Repositioning Motor/Gearbox - Invacare Arrow RWD Service Manual

RWD WHEELCHAIRS
REPOSITIONING THE MOTOR/
GEARBOX (FIGURE 10)
NOTE: The motor/gearbox assembly can be repositioned to
lengthen or shorten the wheelbase by 2-inches in 1-inch in-
crements.
STANDARD POSITION - LENGTHENS the wheelbase and
gives you the most stability and standard maneuverability.
1 - INCH FORWARD - CENTERS the wheelbase and gives
you standard stability and maneuverability.
2 - INCH FORWARD - SHORTENS the wheelbase and in-
creases maneuverability and distributes additional weight on
rear wheels.
W W W W W ARNING ARNING ARNING ARNING ARNING
When using a recliner/high back van seat, the
motor/gearbox or motor MUST use most REAR-
WARD mounting holes on the suspension arm as-
sembly.
1. Determine the desired position for the gearbox on the
wheelchair.
2. Remove the drive wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to
REMOVING/INSTALLING DRIVE WHEELS in PRO-
CEDURE 12 of this manual.
3. Remove gearbox from the suspension arm. Refer to
REMOVING/INSTALLING GEARBOX in this procedure
of the manual.
4. Move gearbox to the position determine in STEP 1.
NOTE: If the wheelchair is equipped with 9-inch casters on
a standard or heavy duty base, the 2-inch forward position
CAN NOT be utilized.
5. Reinstall the gearbox onto the existing suspension arm.
Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING GEARBOX in this
procedure of the manual.
6. Repeat STEPS 3-5 for opposite side of the wheelchair.
7. Reinstall the drive wheel onto the wheelchair. Refer to
REMOVING/INSTALLING DRIVE WHEELS in PRO-
CEDURE 12 of this manual.
MO MO MOT T T T T OR/GEARBO MO MO OR/GEARBO OR/GEARBO OR/GEARBOX X X X X ASSEMBL OR/GEARBO
Standard -
Approximately 65% of
weight over rear
wheels
2 - Inch Forward -
Approximately 75% of
weight over rear
wheels
FIGURE 10 - REPOSITIONING MOTOR/GEARBOX
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PROCEDURE 16
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1 - Inch Forward -
Approximately 70% of
weight over rear
wheels
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