Invacare
®
- Kite
SERVICE MANUAL
69
8.8.4
Changing a front wheel (suspended front wheel)
ATTENTION: Danger of crushing to the hands and feet by the weight of the wheelchair!
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Pay attention to the hand and feet.
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Use proper lifting techniques.
Danger of injury due to uncontrolled movement of the wheelchair!
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Switch the vehicle's power system off (ON-/OFF key).
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Engage the drive motors.
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away by placing wedges under the wheels.
Requirements:
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5 mm Allen key
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13 mm open-ended wrench
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Oblong wooden blocks, at least 14 x 14 x 30 cm
Removing the wheel
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Prop up the wheelchair on multiple wooden blocks. Use proper lifting techniques.
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Counter the axle (3) using an open-end wrench.
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Loosen and remove the hexagon socket head screw (5). Pay attention to the washer (4).
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Pull the axle out of the front fork (2).
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Pull the wheel (1) out of the front fork.
Assembling the wheel:
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Assemble the parts in reverse order.
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When installing the wheel, pay attention to the correct direction of rotation.