Replacing The Spring In The Rear - Invacare FDX Service Manual

8.15

Replacing the spring in the rear

Note
Invacare® recommends always replacing both springs to ensure optimum performance of the
wheelchair.
WARNING: Danger of crushing!
The wheelchair is very heavy. Danger of injury to the hands and feet!
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Let a second person help you.
Danger of injury due to uncontrolled movement of the wheelchair!
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Switch the vehicle's power system off (ON-/OFF key).
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Engage the drive motors.
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away by placing wedges under the wheels.
Requirements:
● 5 mm Allen key
● Two oblong wooden blocks, at least 14 x 14 x 30 cm
Uninstalling the suspension:
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Lift the wheelchair on one side and have a second person place a 14 cm high wooden block
underneath the battery compartment, so that the wheels are off the ground and can rotate
freely.
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Repeat this on the other side of the wheelchair.
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Remove the drive wheel, as described in chapter 8.12.1.
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Remove the front, rear and lateral covers, as described in chapter 8.1.1, 8.1.2 and 8.1.3.
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Remove the drive wheel, as described in chapter 8.12.1.
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Use the 5 mm Allen key to loosen and remove both screws (3).
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Remove the black plastic stop (1).
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Push the rear wheel cantilever arm downwards.
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Remove the spring (2).
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