Replacing/repairing caster tire/tube, Installing/removing rear wheels, Quick-release – Invacare Compass SPT PH904A User Manual
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SECTION 8—WHEELS
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Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube
ƽ WARNING
Replacement of caster tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced.
Installing/Removing Rear Wheels
Quick-Release
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2.
NOTE: To remove rear wheels, reverse this procedure.
1. Push in the detent pin of the quick-release axle and insert the quick-release axle
through the center of the rear wheel.
2. Push in the tip of the quick-release axle again and insert the axle (with wheel) into the
axle mounting plate on the side of the wheelchair frame until the assembly locks in
place.
ƽ WARNING
Make sure detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release axles are fully released
BEFORE operating the wheelchair.
The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of the axle mounting plate for
a positive lock.
Keep locking pins clean.
3. Ensure quick release axle locking pins
are properly engaged and secure in the
axle mounting plate by pulling the rear
wheel away from the wheelchair frame.
If the locking pins DO NOT engage or
there is too much movement of the rear
wheel assembly in a back and forth
position refer to Adjusting the
Quick-Release Axle on page 59.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for other rear wheel
assembly.
5. Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to Wheel
FIGURE 8.2 Installing/Removing Rear
Wheelchair
Frame
Quick-Release Axle
Rear Wheel
Detent
Pin
Locking
Pins
Wheel
Mounting
Bracket