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PROCEDURE 4
REAR WHEELS
Detent
Pin
Locknut
Locking
Pins
Rear
Wheel
Hub
Quick- Release
Axle
Axle Spacer
(Conventional
Arms Only)
Wheelchair
Frame
FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE
AXLE
Handrim
Button
Screw
FIGURE 4 - REPLACING REAR WHEEL
HANDRIM
ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE
AXLE (FIGURE 3)
REPLACING/REPAIRING REAR
WHEEL TIRE/TUBE
WARNING
Replacement of rear wheel 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 when necessary.
NOTE: Quick Release Axles are available on Non-Re-
cliner wheelchairs ONLY.
1. Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from
the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALL-
ING THE REAR WHEELS in this section of the
manual.
2. Depress detent pin in the quick-release axle and
slide axle through the wheel hub.
3. Release detent pin ensuring that the locking pins
are fully released.
4. Increase or decrease end play by adjusting the
locknut on the end of the quick-release axle.
5. Reinstall rear wheel onto the wheelchair. Refer to
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS
in this section of the manual.
REPLACING REAR WHEEL
HANDRIM (FIGURE 4)
1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair.
2. Remove the button screws and washers that se-
cure the handrim to the rear wheel.
3. Remove the existing handrim.
4. Install the new handrim by reversing the above
procedures.
5. Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS
in this section of the manual.
6. Repeat the procedure for the opposite rear wheel
if necessary.
