Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim - Invacare Tracer SX5 User Manual

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 Using/Adjusting Patient Operated
Wheel Locks on page 57.

10.2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim

WARNING
If the wheelchair is equipped with permanent axles, this procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.
1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. For non-recliner models, refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 48. For recliner models,
refer to Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels on page 71.
2. Remove the mounting screws that secure the handrim to rear wheel.
3. Remove the existing handrim.
4. Secure the new handrim to the rear wheel with mounting screws. Tighten securely.
5. Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 48.
Part No. 1110550
Axle Mounting Axle
Rear Wheel
Washer
(SA Frame
ONLY)
Dust Cap
(SA Frame ONLY)
Hex Screw
FIGURE 1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Permanent Axles
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10 REAR WHEELS
Locknut
Wheelchair
Frame
Spacer (Wheelchairs
with Removable
Arms ONLY)
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Tracer SX5