Invacare Top End Terminator Jr. - Manual (Page 33)

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WHEELS PROCEDURE 7
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FIGURE 12 - ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH
Axle
Tube
Indexing Ring
Camber Clamp
Indexing Marks
Camber Insert
FIGURE 13 - REPLACING AXLE TUBE
Camber Clamp
Axle Tube
Slot in
Axle Tube
Camber Insert
REAR OF
WHEELCHAIR
Notch in
Axle Tube
Camber Insert
Indexing Ring
FRONT OF WHEELCHAIR
REPLACING AXLE TUBE (FIGURE 13)
NOTE: There is no need to remove the two (2) camber
clamps when replacing the axle tube.
1. Note the position of the camber inserts so they can be
installed to the original position in the NEW axle tube.
2. Open the camber clamps. Refer to OPENING/CLOS-
ING CLAMPS in this procedure of the manual.
3. Remove the two (2) rear wheels and camber inserts
positioned in the axle tube.
5. Pull the EXISTING axle tube through one (1) of the
camber clamps.
7. Pull the EXISTING axle tube through the other cam-
ber clamp and remove from the wheelchair.
8. Slide the NEW axle tube through one (1) of the cam-
ber clamps. Make sure the notches in the axle tube
are towards the rear of the wheelchair and the slots in
the axle tube are facing up.
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4. Close the camber clamps. Refer to OPENING/CLOS-
ING CLAMPS in this procedure of the manual.
5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite side of wheelchair.
ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH
(FIGURE 12)
NOTE: Perform this procedure one (1) side of the wheel-
chair at a time for ease of adjustment.
1. Open the camber clamps. Refer to OPENING/CLOS-
ING CLAMPS in this procedure of the manual.
WARNING
NEVER position the camber inserts in the axle tube
with more than 3-inches (12 indexing marks show-
ing) of the camber insert outside of the axle tube.
The camber inserts will not be securely tightened
in the axle tube resulting in possible injury to the
user or damage to the wheelchair.
2. Position camber insert to the desired position. Make
sure there is no more than 3-inches (12 indexing marks
showing) of the camber inserts outside of the axle tube.
3. Slide the indexing ring on the camber insert until it is
flush with the camber clamp.
NOTE: Before using the wheelchair, make sure both cam-
ber inserts are set at the same indexing mark. This will
make sure the distance between the rear wheel and the
wheelchair is the same on both sides.
WARNING
QUICK RELEASE LEVERS - Make sure the quick re-
lease levers are pointing towards the rear of the
wheelchair and are in the CLOSED position BE-
FORE using the wheelchair, otherwise personal
injury or damage to the wheelchair may result.
STANDARD - Make sure the hex screws and lock-
nuts are securely tightened BEFORE using the
wheelchair, otherwise personal injury or damage
to the wheelchair may result.