Invacare TER Owners Manual - Page 44

SECTION 5-WHEELS 6. Pull the existing axle tube through one of the camber clamps. 7. Adjustable Camber System Only ‐ Remove toe adjustment rings from the existing axle tube. 8. Pull the existing axle tube through the other camber clamp and remove from the wheelchair. 9. Slide the new axle tube through one of the camber clamps. NOTE: Adjustable Camber System Only ‐ Make sure the notches in the axle tube are towards the rear of the wheelchair and the slots in the axle tube are facing up. 10. Adjustable Camber System Only ‐ Install the adjustment rings onto the new axle tube. Make sure the stops on the adjustment rings are facing towards the outside of the wheelchair. NOTE: DO NOT tighten the phillips screws that secure the adjustment rings to the axle tube at this time. 11. Slide the new axle tube through the other camber clamp until the axle tube is evenly spaced between the camber clamps. NOTE: DO NOT close the camber clamps at this time. ƽ WARNING NEVER position the camber inserts in the axle tube with more than 3 inches (7.62 cm) (12 indexing marks showing) of the camber insert outside of the axle tube. The camber inserts will not be securely tightened in the axle tube. Possible injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair may occur. 12. Adjustable Camber System Only ‐ Install camber inserts into the new axle tube and slide the camber inserts to the position noted in STEP 1. Make sure there are no more than 3 inches (12 indexing marks) of the camber inserts outside of the axle tube. 13. Adjustable Camber System Only ‐ Slide the indexing ring on the camber insert until it is flush with the camber clamp. NOTE: To maximize rollability: Before using the wheelchair, make sure both camber inserts are set to the same indexing notch. This will make sure the distance between the rear wheel and the wheelchair is the same on both sides. 14. Install the rear wheels onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 32. 15. Adjust the axle tube. Refer to Adjusting the Axle Tube on page 45. NOTE: The performance of the wheelchair will be affected if the toe in/toe out of the wheelchair is not correct. Refer to Determining Toe In/Toe Out on page 36. Rear of Wheelchair Notch in Axle Tube Adjustable Camber System Slot in Axle Tube Toe Adjustment Ring Camber Insert Camber Tube With Single Camber Rear of Wheelchair Camber Clamp Camber Insert Indexing Ring Camber Clamp Set Screw Axle Tube Axle Tube Front of Wheelchair Front of Wheelchair NOTE: Suspension option not shown for clarity. Axle tube installs in the same manner as pictured above. FIGURE 5.19 Replacing Axle Tube Everyday Series Wheelchairs/Sport Series Wheelchairs 44 Part No 1122172