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9 SERVICE
9.9
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Permanent Axles
WARNING
Only a qualified technician may change the size of the rear wheel or the seat-to-floor height.
If changing the size of the rear wheel or a change in the seat-to-floor height is desired, this procedure MUST be performed
by a qualified technician.
Make sure both rear wheels are the same size and are installed into the same respective mounting hole before using the
wheelchair, otherwise injury may occur.
Non-Recliner Frame Style
If replacing the same size rear wheel, note the mounting position on the wheelchair frame for proper reinstallation of the
new rear wheel.
1.
Remove the dust cap (SA Frame only), hex screw, washer (SA
Frame only), spacer (if installed) and locknut that secure the rear
wheel to the wheelchair frame.
The spacer is used on wheelchairs with removable
arms only.
2.
Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel if desired.
3.
To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS
1-2 and torque locknut to 40 ft.-lbs.
4.
Adjust wheel locks. Refer to Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel
Locks on page 50.
Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
Axle Mounting Axle
Rear Wheel
Washer
(SA Frame
ONLY)
Dust Cap
(SA Frame ONLY)
Hex Screw
FIGURE 11
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Permanent Axles -
Non-Recliner Frame Style
74
Locknut
Wheelchair
Frame
Spacer (Wheelchairs
with Removable
Arms ONLY)
Part No. 1110550
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