Adjusting The Quad-Release Axle - Invacare Compass XE Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 10—WHEELS
6. Flip the handle of the quad‐release axle
down to release the detent pin ensuring
that the locking pins are fully released.
7. If detent pin does not fully release,
proceed to adjusting in
Installing/Adjusting the Quad‐Release
Axle.
8. Repeat STEPS 1‐7 for the opposite rear
wheel.

Adjusting the Quad-Release Axle

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.4 on page 105.
In and/or Out
1. Remove rear wheel and the quad‐release axle. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels on page 101.
2. Loosen the locking screw.
3. Make the following adjustments:
A. If the quad‐release handle is not releasing the locking pins completely, rotate the
quad‐release handle approximately one‐quarter turn clockwise.
B. If the quad‐release handle hits the spokes of the rear wheel when assembled, rotate
the quad‐release handle approximately one‐quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. Tighten the locking screw.
5. Reinstall the rear wheel and quad‐release axle onto the wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 101.
Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quad-release axle are fully released
BEFORE operating the wheelchair.
Keep locking pins clean.
6. Flip the handle of the quad‐release axle down to release the detent pin ensuring that
the locking pins are fully released.
7. Repeat the above procedures until the quad‐release axle locks correctly.
Compass™XE and Allegro®
Quad-Release
Axle
Rear Wheel Hub
FIGURE 10.3 Installing the Quad-Release
WARNING
104
Axle Mounting
Plate
Allen Screw
Locking Collar
Axle
Part No 1127114