Invacare TER Owners Manual - Page 33

SECTION 5-WHEELS Replacing Quad-Release Axles NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.3. 1. Remove rear wheel and the existing quick‐release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 32. 2. Remove existing quick‐release axle from rear wheel. 3. Insert new quad‐release axle through rear wheel hub. 4. Slide locking collar onto quad‐release axle until it is snug against rear wheel and tighten securely with allen screw. Quick-Release Axle Allen Screw 5. Reinstall rear wheel and the quad‐release axle onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 32. 6. Flip the handle of the quad‐release axle down to release the detent pin ensuring that the locking pins are fully released. Rear Wheel Hub Locking Collar 7. If detent pin does not fully release, proceed to Adjusting Quad‐Release Handles on page 33. 8. Repeat STEPS 1‐7 for the opposite rear wheel. NOTE: End of Quick Release axle is shown for reference only. It is not visible when inserted into camber bar. FIGURE 5.3 Replacing Quad-Release Axles Adjusting Quad-Release Handles NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.4. In and/or Out 1. Remove rear wheel and the quad‐release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 32. 2. Loosen the locking screw. 3. Make one or both of the following adjustments: • If the quad‐release handle is not releasing the locking pins completely, rotate the quad‐release handle approximately one‐quarter turn clockwise. • If the quad‐release handle hits the spokes of the rear wheel when assembled, rotate the quad‐release handle approximately one‐quarter turn counterclockwise. 4. Tighten the locking screw. Adjusting Quad-Release Handle In and/or Out Locking Pins Quad Release Handle Camber Bar Locking Screw Length Adjustment Screw 5. Reinstall the rear wheel and quad‐release axle onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 32. 6. Flip the handle of the quad‐release axle down to release the detent pin ensuring that the locking pins are fully released. Removing Play from Rear Wheels Adjusting Locknut (On Quick-Release Axle) FIGURE 5.4 Adjusting Quad-Release Handles Removing Play from Rear Wheels 7. Repeat the above procedures until the quad‐release axle locks correctly. Removing Play from Rear Wheels 1. With the rear wheel and quad‐release axle still mounted onto the wheelchair, make the following adjustment: • Tighten the length adjusting screw until there is no in and out movement of the quad‐release axle and rear wheel. Part No 1122172 33 Everyday Series Wheelchairs/Sport Series Wheelchairs