Invacare Spree XT, Owner'S Operator And Maintenance Manual

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SECTION 7—WHEELS/FORKS
Part No 1118364
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Spree XT
SECTION 7—WHEELS/FORKS
WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
Quick-Release Axle
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.
NOTE: To remove rear wheels, reverse this procedure.
NOTE: If any adjustments (size or position) to
the rear wheels have been made, the anti ‐ tippers
must be adjusted to maintain the 1 ‐ 1/2 to
2 ‐ inch clearance. If this adjustment cannot be
made with the anti ‐ tippers currently installed,
a different model may be required. Consult a
qualified technician for assistance.
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.
FIGURE 7.1 Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels - Quick-Release Axle
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. If the locking pins of the quick ‐ release axles are not protruding past the inside of the
axle mounting plate 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 60.
4. Repeat STEPS 1 ‐ 3 for other rear wheel assembly.
5. Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to Using/Adjusting Wheel Locks on page 62.
Rear Wheel
Locking Pin
Detent
Pin
Quick-release
Axle
Axle Mounting
Plate
Wheelchair
Frame
NOTE: Only 12 ‐ inch rear wheel is shown.
All other wheels will install/remove in the
same manner.