Removing/installing counterweight (figure 4) – Invacare ARROW MWD User Manual

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FWD WHEELCHAIRS

PROCEDURE 17

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3. Remove the two (2) socket screws that secure the

side shroud bracket to the suspension arm.

4. Remove the mounting screw and washer that se-

cures the REAR of the side shroud to the suspension
arm.

5. Remove the side shroud assembly.

Installing

1. Position the side shroud on the wheelchair frame.

2. Install the two (2) socket screws that secure the side

shroud bracket into the mounting holes of the sus-
pension arm. Securely tighten.

3. Install the mounting screw and washer that secures

the REAR of the side shroud to the suspension arm.

4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite side shroud as-

sembly, if necessary.

5. Reinstall the drive wheel from the wheelchair. Refer

to REMOVING/INSTALLING DRIVE WHEEL in PRO-
CEDURE 12 of this manual.

6. Reinstall the rear shroud. Refer to REMOVING/IN-

STALLING REAR SHROUD in this procedure of the
manual.

FIGURE 3 - REMOVING/INSTALLING SIDE

SHROUD ASSEMBLY

Socket

Screws

Side Shroud Bracket

Mounting

Screw

Washer

Suspension Arm

REMOVING/INSTALLING
COUNTERWEIGHT (FIGURE 4)

WARNING

The sensor on the wheelchair should pre-
vent the wheelchair from operating with-
out the counterweight secured to the rear
of the wheelchair. If the wheelchair oper-
ates without the counterweight, DO NOT op-
erate the wheelchair. Have the wheelchair
serviced by a dealer or qualified technician.

The counterweight weighs 42 pounds. Use
proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs)
to avoid injury.

Removing

1. Remove the rear shroud. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALL-

ING REAR SHROUD in this procedure of the manual.

2. While using proper lifting techniques, use ONE hand

to firmly grasp the handle and the OTHER hand to
firmly grasp the OUTSIDE LOWER EDGE of the
counterweight.

3. Pull the outside lower edge toward you, releasing the

bottom shoulder screws on the counterweight from the
bottom slots in the mounting brackets.

4. Lift the counterweight up and remove the top shoulder

screws from the top slots in the mounting brackets.

Installing

1. While using proper lifting techniques, use ONE hand

to firmly grasp the handle and the OTHER hand to
firmly grasp the OUTSIDE LOWER EDGE of the
counterweight.

2. Hold the counterweight at an angle (DETAIL “C”) and

position the top shoulder screws into the top slots on the
mounting brackets.

3. Lower the counterweight down until the bottom shoulder

screws engage in the bottom slots on the mounting brack-
ets.

4. Push in the bottom rear of the counterweight to se-

cure the counterweight to the wheelchair until it locks
into place (DETAIL “A”).

5. Install the rear shroud. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALL-

ING REAR SHROUD in this procedure of the manual.

Front

Mounting

Hole

Rear

Mounting

Hole

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