SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS
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SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS
W A R N I N G
The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, size/position of the
rear wheels, size/position of the front casters, seating options (e.g. headrest,
back bag, …) as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of
the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the nine may cause
the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be
performed by a qualified technician.
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
W A R N I N G
If changing the size of the rear wheel or the seat-to-floor height, this
procedure must be performed by a qualified technician.
Quick-Release Axles
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2.
Removing
1. Hold the centre of the rear wheel and push in the tip of the quick
release axle.
2. Pull the quick
release axle and rear wheel out of the axle bracket on the wheelchair
frame.
3. Push in the tip of the quick
release axle again and pull the quick
release axle out of
the existing rear wheel.
4. Install new/existing rear wheel onto wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels paragraph.
W A R N I N G
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
