Adjusting wheelbase width – Invacare CROSSFIRE T6 User Manual

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SECTION 8—WHEELS

Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs

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Part No 1148078

FIGURE 8.9 Reversing the Camber Tube Mounting Bracket Direction

Adjusting Wheelbase Width

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.10.

NOTE: Perform this procedure on one side of the wheelchair at a time for ease of adjustment.

NOTE: The wheelbase width can be increased/decreased by 1-inch (2.54 cm).

1. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38.

2. Torque the axle nut to

increase/decrease the wheelbase width.

3. Count the number of threads showing

on the axle bolt.

NOTE: The number of threads showing on the
axle bolt should be equal on both sides of the
wheelchair. Otherwise, wheelchair performance
may be affected.

4. Repeat STEPS 2-3 for the opposite axle

nut and axle bolt.

5. Install the rear wheels. Refer to

Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on
page 38

FIGURE 8.10 Adjusting Wheelbase Width

Socket Screws

Washers

Camber Tube

Support

Camber Tube

Mounting Bracket

Facing Front of Wheelchair

Facing Rear of Wheelchair

Camber Tube Direction

Camber

Tube

Camber Tube

Mounting Bracket

Camber

Tube

Camber

Tube

Axle Nut

Camber

Tube

Axle Bolt

Threads

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