Invacare Wheelchair Atlas - Manual (Page 26)

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS
Atlas™ 26 Part No. 1130169
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS
ƽ WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
ƽ WARNING
Only a qualified technician may change the size of the rear wheel or the
seat-to-floor height.
Make sure both rear wheels are the same size and are installed into the same
respective mounting hole before using the wheelchair. Otherwise, injury may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.
1. Remove the dust cap, hex screw, spacer and locknut that secure the rear wheel to the
wheelchair frame.
2. Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel.
3. To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1‐2.
4. Torque the locknut to 40 ft‐lbs.
5. Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to Adjusting Wheel Locks on page 28.
FIGURE 7.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
Dust Cap
Hex Screw
Spacer
Wheelchair Frame
Locknut
Axle Mounting Hole Rear Wheel