Invacare Storm 4 Series, Service Manual

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Service
6.6.18 Replacing Rear Bracket of Upper Suspension (Storm 4 X-plore)
CAUTION!
Risk of crushing
The mobility device is very heavy. Risk of injury to hands and feet.
– Use proper lifting techniques.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury caused by uncontrolled movement of mobility device
– Switch off power supply (ON/OFF key).
– Engage drive.
– Before raising mobility device, secure wheels by blocking them with wedges.
• 5 mm Allen key
• 6 mm Allen key
• 13 mm wrench
• Flat screwdriver
• Oblong wooden blocks (at least 14 x 14 x 30 cm)
Removing Rear Suspension Bracket
1. Remove drive wheel. See 6.7.7 Replacing Drive Wheel
(5–Screw Installation), page 53 .
2. Remove fender. See 6.8.7 Replacing Fender, page 58 .
3. Remove trim if necessary. See 6.6.15 Replacing Trim
on Suspension Brackets (Storm 4 X-plore), page 45 .
4. Remove SL retainer clip (4).
5. Remove spacer (3).
6. Carefully remove bolt (1) which connects suspension
strut (2) to suspension bracket (5).
7. Loosen three screws (6).
8. Pull suspension bracket (5) out of motor swing arm (7)
and replace it.
Fig. 6-41
Installing Rear Suspension Bracket
1. Install parts in reverse order.
2. Test all functions.
6.7 Wheels
6.7.1 Repair Instructions
Important information about maintenance work tools!
– Some maintenance work which is described in this manual and can be carried out by the user without
problems require the correct tools for proper work. If you do not have the correct tool available we do not
recommend that you try to carry out the relevant work. In this case, we urgently recommend that you
contact an authorised specialist workshop.
The following are instructions on maintenance and repairs that can be performed by the user. For the specifications of
spare parts please see
Technical Data , or consult the service manual, available from Invacare (in this connection please
see the addresses and phone numbers at the end of this user manual). In case you require assistance, please contact
your Invacare dealer.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage or injury if the mobility device is accidentally set into motion during repairs
– Switch the power off (ON/OFF Button).
– Engage the motors.
– Secure the mobility device against rolling away by placing wedges under the wheels.
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