SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS
Tracer® EX2
30
Part No. 1110546
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS
WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
WARNING
Only a qualified technician may change the size of the rear wheel or the seat-to-floor height.
If changing the size of the rear wheel or a change in the Seat-to-Floor Height
is desired, this
procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
Make sure both rear wheels are the same size and are installed into the same respective mounting
hole BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise injury may occur.
Permanent Axles
WARNING
This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 7.1.
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
(SA
Frame
only),
hex
screw,
washer
(SA
Frame
only),
spacer
(if
installed)
and
locknut
that
secure
the
rear
wheel
to
the
wheelchair
frame.
NOTE:
The
spacer
is
used
on
wheelchairs
with
removable
arms
only.
2.
Repeat
STEP
1
for
the
opposite
rear
wheel
if
desired.
3.
To
reinstall
the
rear
wheel(s)
onto
the
wheelchair,
reverse
STEPS
1
‐
2
and
torque
locknut
to
40
ft.
‐
lbs.
4.
Adjust
wheel
locks.
Refer
to
Using/Adjusting
Patient
Operated
Wheel
Locks
on
page 35.
FIGURE 7.1
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Permanent Axles
Rear Wheel
Washer
(SA Frame
ONLY)
Dust Cap
(SA Frame
ONLY)
Hex
Screw
Spacer (Wheelchairs
with Removable
Arms ONLY)
Wheelchair
Frame
Locknut
Axle Mounting
Axle
