Determining toe in/toe out (figure 7), Adjusting toe in/toe out – Invacare F-6S User Manual

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Closed

Position

Open Position

Quick

Release

Lever

Camber Clamp

Hex Screw

Locknut

STANDARD

QUICK RELEASE

Camber Clamp

CAMBER CLAMPS

STANDARD

QUICK RELEASE

Locknut

Bolt

Open

Position

Closed

Position

Quick Release

Lever

Receiver

Tube Clamp

Receiver

Tube Clamp

RECEIVER TUBE CLAMPS

FIGURE 6 - OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS

DETERMINING TOE IN/TOE OUT
(FIGURE 7)

1. Inflate all pneumatic tires to recommended tire pres-

sures (listed on the sidewall of the tire).

2. Measure the distance between the centerlines at the

rear and front of the rear wheels at approximately
12-inches from the ground/floor (FIGURE 7).

NOTE: For optimum accuracy, perform STEP 2 with the
wheelchair occupied.

3. Determine the difference between the two (2) mea-

surements. If the difference between the two (2)
measurements
is NOT within +1/8-inch, one (1) of
two (2) conditions exists:

A. If the back centerline measurement of the rear

wheels is SMALLER than the front centerline
measurement
of the rear wheels, a TOE-OUT
condition exists (FIGURE 7).

B. If the back centerline measurement of the rear

wheels is LARGER than the front centerline
measurement
of the rear wheels, a TOE-IN con-
dition exists (FIGURE 7).

Toe-in

Smaller Than

Front

Larger Than Front

Toe-out

Front of Wheelchair

TOP VIEW OF WHEELCHAIR

Rear Centerline of

Wheelchair

Front Centerline of

Wheelchair

12-inches

FIGURE 7 - DETERMINING TOE IN/TOE OUT

DETAIL "A" - SIDE VIEW

OF WHEELCHAIR

4. If the difference between the measurements is not

within +1/8-inch, correct the toe-in/toe-out condition.
Refer to ADJUSTING TOE-IN/TOE-OUT in this pro-
cedure of the manual.

ADJUSTING TOE IN/TOE OUT

NOTE: If the axle tube has been repositioned or replaced,
proceed to LOCKING OUT AXLE TUBE in this proce-
dure of the manual.

Axle Tube Positioning For 0°/3°, 0°/6°, 3°/6°
or 9°/12° Camber Inserts (FIGURE 8)

CAUTION

DO NOT rotate the axle tube if the axle tube is
locked out by the toe adjustment rings. If a locked
out axle tube is rotated, damage to the toe ad-
justment rings will occur.

NOTE: Refer to FIGURE 8 for a description of a locked
out axle tube.

There is NO adjustment required to maintain a cor-
rect toe in/toe out measurement.

NOTE: The axle tube will be locked out by the toe adjust-
ment rings and will NOT rotate.

PROCEDURE 4

FRAME

F

R
A

M

E

Threaded Knob

Threaded

Knob

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