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PROCEDURE 7
REAR WHEELS
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels
Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim
Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube
Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle
WARNING
After making adjustments, always make sure
that parts are properly tightened BEFORE us-
ing the wheelchair.
NOTE: The procedures in this section apply to
NON-RECLINER models only EXCEPT where
noted. For RECLINER models, refer to PROCE-
DURE 10 of this manual.
NOTE: Refer to Procedure 1 - General Guidelines
which include GENERAL WARNINGS for the 9000SL,
9000XT, 9000XDT, and 9000XT RECLINER.
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR
WHEELS
WARNING
If changing the size of the rear wheel or a
change in the SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT
is de-
sired, this procedure must be performed by an
authorized Invacare dealer or qualified techni-
cian.
Permanent Axles (FIGURE 1)
NOTE: If replacing the same size rear wheel, note
the mounting position on the wheelchair frame
for proper reinstallation of the NEW rear wheel.
1. Remove the dust cap
(if applicable), mounting
screw and locknut that secure the rear wheel
and axle spacer
(if applicable) to the wheelchair.
NOTE: Axle spacer is used only if wheelchair is
equipped with conventional arms.
2. Repeat
STEP 1
for the opposite rear wheel.
3. To reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair,
reverse
STEPS 1
-
2
.
NOTE: Make sure axle spacer is between rear
wheel and wheelchair frame if wheelchair is
equipped with conventional arms.
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Quick-Release Axles (FIGURE 2)
WARNING
NEVER use quick-release axles on the 9000XDT
or 9000XT RECLINER wheelchairs.
NOTE: If replacing the same size rear wheel, note
the mounting position on the wheelchair frame
for proper reinstallation of the NEW rear wheel.
1. Push in the tip of the quick-release axle (with
wheel) and pull the axle out through the open-
ing in the center of the rear wheel and axle
spacer.
NOTE: Axle spacer is used only if wheelchair is
equipped with conventional arms.
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
.
NOTE: Make sure axle spacer is between rear
wheel and wheelchair frame if wheelchair is
equipped with conventional arms.
FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE
REAR WHEELS - PERMANENT AXLES
Locknut
Axle Mounting Positions
Axle Spacer
(Conventional
Arms Only)
Rear Wheel
Mounting
Screw
Dust Cap
Wheelchair Frame
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