Invacare DLX User Manual
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REAR WHEELS
PROCEDURE 4
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels
Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle
Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim
Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube
FIGURE 2 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE
REAR WHEELS - QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
Axle Mounting Positions
QUICK-RELEASE AXLE
Axle Spacer
(Conventional
Arms Only)
Quick-Release
Axle
Rear Wheel
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE
REAR WHEELS
NOTE: Non-Recliner ONLY. For the SX RECLINER see
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in
PROCEDURE 8 of this manual.
Permanent Axles (FIGURE 1)
1. Remove the dust cap, hex screw, spacer and
locknut that secure the rear wheel to the wheel-
chair.
2. Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel.
3. To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair,
reverse STEPS 1-2.
4. Adjust wheel locks. Refer to WHEEL LOCK
ADJUSTMENT in PROCEDURE 6 of this manual.
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and
BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware
is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam-
age may result.
FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE
REAR WHEELS - PERMANENT AXLES
Locknut
Dust Cap
Axle Mounting Hole
Rear Wheel
Hex Screw
Spacer
PERMANENT AXLE
WARNING
Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of
the quick-release axle are fully released BE-
FORE operating the wheelchair.
The locking pins MUST be protruding past the
inside of the rear wheel axle bushing for a posi-
tive lock.
Keep locking pins clean.
Invacare recommends inserting quick-release
axles with the head end to the inside of the
wheelchair to prevent accidental release dur-
ing contact activities.
5. If the locking pins are not protruding past the in-
side of the axle bushing or there is too much move-
ment of the rear wheel assembly in a back and
forth position, refer to ADJUSTING THE QUICK-
RELEASE AXLE in this section of the manual.
Quick-Release Axles (FIGURE 2)
NOTE: Quick Release Axles are available on Non-Re-
cliner wheelchairs ONLY.
1. Push in the tip of the quick-release axle (with wheel)
and pull the axle out through the opening in the
center of the rear wheel and axle spacer.
2. Push in the tip of the quick-release axle again and
pull the axle out of the rear wheel.
3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite rear wheel.
4. To reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair,
reverse STEPS 1-3.