Invacare TER Owners Manual - Page 45

Adjusting the Axle Tube SECTION 5-WHEELS ƽ WARNING QUICK RELEASE LEVERS - Make sure the quick release levers are in the closed position before using the wheelchair, otherwise injury or damage to the wheelchair may occur. STANDARD and suspension camber clamps - Make sure the hex screws are securely tightened before using the wheelchair, otherwise injury or damage to the wheelchair may occur. CAUTION ADJUSTABLE CAMBER SYSTEM ONLY - DO NOT close the quick-release levers or tighten the hex screws without camber inserts in the axle tube. Damage to the axle tube will occur. NOTE: Stand behind the wheelchair to determine left or right. Camber Tube With Single Camber NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.20. 1. If necessary, open both camber clamps. Refer to Opening/Closing Camber Clamps on page 34. 2. Using an ʺLʺ square, rotate the axle tube until the flat edge of the camber tube is at a 90° angle with the ground/floor as shown in FIGURE 5.20. 3. Close both camber clamps. Refer to Refer to Opening/Closing Camber Clamps on page 34. 4. Determine the toe in/toe out of the wheelchair. Refer to Determining Toe In/Toe Out on page 36. Flat Edge of Camber Tube Place "L" Square Here Ground/ 90° Angle Floor FIGURE 5.20 Adjusting the Axle Tube - Camber Tube With Single Camber Adjustable Camber System NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.21 on page 46. NOTE: Before performing this procedure, make sure the camber inserts are positioned to the lowest degree of camber. Refer to Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber on page 35. 1. If necessary, open both camber clamps. Refer to Opening/Closing Camber Clamps on page 34. 2. Loosen the set screw that secures each toe adjustment ring to the axle tube (FIGURE 5.21). 3. Using an ʺLʺ square, rotate the axle tube until the flat edge of the camber insert is at a 90° angle with the ground/floor as shown in FIGURE 5.21. 4. Close the right camber clamp. Refer to Opening/Closing Camber Clamps on page 34. 5. Rotate the Left toe adjustment ring until the tab stops against the Lower metal tab on the camber clamp. 6. Securely tighten set screw on left toe adjustment ring. 7. Measure the distance between the center lines at the rear and front of the rear wheels at approximately 12 inches (30.48 cm) from the ground/floor. Refer to Determining Toe In/Toe Out on page 36. 8. Perform one of the following: • Toe In/Toe Out Measurement is Within ±1/8‐inch (.32 cm) ‐ Proceed to step 9. • Toe In/Toe Out Measurement is Not Within ±1/8‐inch (.32 cm) ‐ Repeat steps 1‐7 until toe in/toe out measurement is within ±1/8 inch. 9. Open the right camber clamp. Refer to Opening/Closing Camber Clamps on page 34. 10. Reposition the camber inserts to the highest degree of camber. Refer to Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber on page 35. 11. Repeat STEP 3. Part No 1122172 45 Everyday Series Wheelchairs/Sport Series Wheelchairs