4 OPERATION
Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
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4.16 Installing/Removing Rear Wheels - Quick-Release
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.
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
4.
Repeat STEPS 1-3 for other rear wheel assembly.
5.
Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to Wheel Lock Adjustment on
page 118.
FIGURE
Installing/Removing Rear Wheels - Quick-Release
To remove rear wheels, reverse this procedure.
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.
Only 12-inch rear wheel is shown. All other
wheels will install/remove in the same manner.
Wheelchair Frame
Rear Wheel
Axle
Mounting
Plate
Detent Pin
Locking Pins
Quick-Release Axle