11 REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS
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Installing
1.
Install the quick-release axle (B) through the rear wheel (A).
2.
Install the rear wheel (A) and quick-release axle (B) into the axle bracket (C) on the wheelchair frame (D).
3.
If the locking pins are not protruding past the inside of the axle bushing or there is too much movement of the rear wheel assembly in a back
and forth position, refer to Adjusting Quick-Release Axles on page 83.
11.2 Adjusting Quick-Release Axles
1.
Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 81.
2.
Depress detent pin (A) in the quick-release axle (B) and slide the quick-release axle through the rear wheel hub (C).
3.
Release detent pin to ensure that the locking pins (D) are fully released.
4.
Increase or decrease end play by adjusting the locknut (E) on the end of the quick-release axle.
5.
Reinstall rear wheel onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 81.
6.
Repeat STEPS 4-5 until the quick release axle detent pins are fully released past the wheelchair frame.
WARNING
Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release axle are fully released before operating the wheelchair.
The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of rear wheel hub for a positive lock.
Keep locking pins clean.
Invacare recommends inserting quick-release axles with the head end to the inside of the wheelchair to prevent accidental
release during contact activities.
WARNING
Make sure the detent pin of the quick release axle is fully released before operating the wheelchair.
Keep locking pins clean.