R Healthcare Technical Information Manual - Dash Page 35 March 2007 Revision B
Fitting Instruction
– quick release wheels
Part number
Various
Where used
Various
Tools and Techniques
The following tool will be required;
19mm A/F Hex Spanner
11mm open end
Service and maintenance
At each service check for:
Broken, loose or damaged spokes
Damaged hub or spindle
Wheel rim out of true, signs of buckle.
Tread must be visible, not badly worn
Tread inclusions or visible damage to tyre walls or tread.
Tyres are inflated to recommended pressures
– valves are not damaged were applicable.
Damaged or worn, components need to be replaced, if assembled in pairs Remploy Healthcare recommends
replace both assemblies, for continuity of wheelchair in use.
1. Remove the current QD wheel by depressing the centre button, located on the outside of the wheel, this will
release the bearings, allowing the wheel to be removed outwards, place wheel aside for disposal.
2. Remove existing receiver from wheel mounting block and replace with new receiver
3. Using a new QD wheel, align the spindle to the reciever.
4. Press in the button at the centre of the wheel spindle, which will allow the spindle to pass through the receiver.
5. Release the button, which will release the 2 bearings inside the wheelchair, locking the QR wheel to position.
6. Gently pull the wheel to ensure the 2 ball type bearings have engaged, through the receiver.
7.
Remove any side ways motion ‘’play ‘’ in the wheel by removing the wheel
remove spindle from wheel,
Using 19 mm open end spanner on adjusting nut at top end of spindle hold firmly
Using 11mm open end spanner on adjustment nut, turn1/4tr turn at a time, dependent on amount of
adjustment.
Continually replace wheel to remove ‘’play’’ – ensuring wheel cannot come out of receiver.
8. Spin the wheel to ensure alignment is a max. of 1/8
th
inch and there is no buckle
9. Check the brakes still function in the on / off position, when engaged the wheel must not move.
Wheels must not move when 30 lbs force applied
Brakes engagement between 5 and 10 lbs force approximately
– to suit the occupant
Ensure that the brake works correctly by engaging the brake and ensuring that the wheel does not turn when
force is applied.
Spares and Options should only be fitted by a trained and competent person
Post code S41 8NJ
Weight excluding packaging: 0.5 kgs max. Per wheel