Removing/Installing The Spreader Bar - Invacare Formula PTO Plus Service Manual

SECTION 14—BACK

Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 14.7.
NOTE: This procedure only applies to BPO (Back Post Only) systems.
Removing
1. Remove the six socket screws securing the half clamps and the push bar to the back
canes.
2. Remove the push bar from the back canes.
Installing
1. Position one pair of half clamps around one of the push bar mounting tubes.
NOTE: The threaded half clamp should be towards the rear of the wheelchair.
2. Position the half clamps with the push bar onto one back cane.
NOTE: The push bar should be oriented with the clevis pointing down.
NOTE: The half clamps should be positioned between the mounting holes in the back cane.
3. Loosely install the three socket screws to secure the half clamps to the back cane.
4. Repeat STEPS 1 - 3 for the opposite side of the push bar.
5. Torque the six socket screws to 75 in-lbs ± 20%.
Push Bar
Socket
Screws
Half Clamp
(Unthreaded)
Clevis
Half Clamp
(Threaded)
Back Cane
FIGURE 14.7 Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar
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