Invacare Excelerator XLT 2000 - Manual (Page 12)

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PROCEDURE 4 REAR WHEELS
INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE
REAR WHEEL AND QUICK-
RELEASE AXLES (FIGURE 1)
1. Make sure that the axle receiver hex nut is securely
tightened before installing the rear wheels.
2. Depress detent pin in the quick-release axle and slide
axle through the axle receiver.
3. Release detent pin ensuring that the locking pins are
fully released.
NOTE: Locking pins MUST protrude past the end of the
axle receiver to fully release. Any excessive play MUST
also be eliminated.
4. Increase or decrease end play by adjusting the lock-
nut on the end of the quick-release axle.
WARNING
Make sure detent pin is fully released BEFORE op-
erating the Excelerator, Li'l Excelerator or
Excelerator XLT.
Keep locking pins clean.
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tight-
ened securely - otherwise injury or damage may
result.
FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE REAR WHEEL
AND QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
Detent Pin
Locknut
Axle Receiver Hex Nut
Locking Pins
Axle Receiver
Frame
Rear Wheel
FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS WITH
THREADED AXLES - EXCELERATOR XLT/XLT 2000
Axle Mounting
Hole
Axle
This Procedure includes the following:
Installing/Adjusting the Rear Wheels and Quick-
Release Axles
Installing the Rear Wheels with Threaded Axle
Option - Excelerator XLT/XLT 2000
Tire/Tube Replacement and Tuning/Replacement
of Spokes
Tire Pressure
Determining/Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out
Replacing Camber Inserts
1/4-inch Allen
Wrench
TIRE/TUBE REPLACEMENT AND
TUNING/REPLACEMENT OF SPOKES
NOTE: Invacare recommends that these procedures be
performed by a qualified technician.
TIRE PRESSURE
WARNING
DO NOT use the Excelerator unless it has the
proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the
tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause
the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. Tire
p.s.i. is printed on the tire wall.
DETERMINING/ADJUSTING
TOE IN/TOE OUT (FIGURE 3)
Determining Toe In/Toe Out
1. Inflate all pneumatic tires to recommended tire pres-
sures (listed on the sidewall of the tire).
5. Reinstall rear wheel on the Excelerator.
6. Tilt Excelerator onto either rear wheel and spin raised
wheel. It should spin freely with no excessive drag.
7. Repeat procedure for opposite rear wheel.
NOTE: If drag to either side occurs, repeat the proce-
dure until the Excelerator rolls correctly.
INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS
WITH THREADED AXLES -
EXCELERATOR XLT/XLT 2000
(FIGURE 2)
1. Apply a small amount of grease onto the axle.
2. Insert the axle into the axle mounting hole on the chair
frame.
3. Securely tighten the axle to the frame.