Adjusting Quick-Release Axles; Replacing Handrims - Invacare Patriot Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 8—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS

ADJUSTING QUICK-RELEASE AXLES

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.3.
1. Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 44.
2. Depress detent pin in the quick-release axle and slide the quick-release axle through
the rear wheel hub.
3. Release detent pin to ensure that the locking pins are fully released.
4. Increase or decrease end play by
adjusting the locknut on the end of the
quick-release axle.
WARNING
Make sure the detent pin of the quick
release axle is fully released BEFORE
operating the wheelchair.
Keep locking pins clean.
5. Reinstall rear wheel onto the
wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on
page 44.
6. Repeat STEPS 4-5 until the quick
release axle detent pins are fully
released past the wheelchair frame.

REPLACING HANDRIMS

NOTE: for this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.4.
1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels on page 44.
2. Remove the mounting screws that secure the existing handrim to the rear wheel.
3. Remove the existing handrim.
4. Install the new handrim and secure to the rear wheel with the existing mounting
screws.
5. Reinstall the rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
on page 44.
6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for opposite wheel, if necessary.
Patriot™
Wheelchair
Frame
Locking Pin
Axle Spacer
(Conventional
Arms Only)
FIGURE 8.3 - ADJUSTING QUICK-
RELEASE AXLES
46
Locknut
Detent
Pin
Rear Wheel
Hub
Quick-Release
Axle
Part No 1088909