SERVICE MANUAL
Invacare
®
- Kite
70
8.9
Drive wheels
8.9.1
Replacing the drive 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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6 mm Allen key
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Long wooden blocks, min. 14 x 14 x 30 cm
Removing the drive wheel:
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Lift the wheelchair on one side and place a 14 cm high wooden block underneath it so that the
drive wheel is off the ground and can rotate freely. Use proper lifting techniques.
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Loosen the four or five 6 mm Allen screws (1).
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Take the wheel (2) off the wheel hub.
Refitting the drive wheel:
NOTE
Please ensure that the wheel is re-fitted on the same side and in the same running direction as
removed.
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Refit the wheel in reverse order.