Invacare Solara Jr. 1106628 - Manual (Page 41)

Part No. 1106628 41 Solara jr.™
WHEELS/FORKS PROCEDURE 7
WHEELS/FORKS
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle
Seat-to-Floor Height Adjustment
Adjusting Forks
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may
result.
REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 1)
NOTE: To remove rear wheels, reverse this procedure.
NOTE: If any adjustments (size or position) to the
rear wheels have been made, the anti-tippers must
be adjusted to maintain the 1-1/2 to 2-inch clear-
ance. If this adjustment cannot be made with the
anti-tippers currently installed, a different model
may be required. Consult a qualified technician for
assistance.
1. Push in the detent pin of the quick
release axle and insert the quick release
axle through the center of the rear
wheel.
2. Push in the tip of the quick-release axle
again and insert the axle (with wheel)
into the axle mounting plate on the side
of the wheelchair frame until the assem-
bly locks in place.
WARNING
Make sure detent pin and locking pins of the quick release axles are fully released
BEFORE operating the wheelchair.
The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of the axle mounting
plate for a positive lock.
Keep locking pins clean.
3. If the locking pins of the quick release axles are not protruding past the inside of the axle
mounting plate or there is too much movement of the rear wheel assembly in a back and
forth position, refer to ADJUSTING THE QUICK RELEASE AXLE in this procedure of
the manual.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for other rear wheel assembly.
5. Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT in PROCEDURE 8 of this
manual.
FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/
INSTALLING REAR WHEELS
NOTE: Only 12-inch rear wheel is shown. All other
wheels will install/remove in the same manner.
Wheelchair Frame
Rear Wheel
Axle Mounting
Plate
Detent
Pin
Locking
Pins
Quick Release Axle