Section 9-Rear Wheels/Front Casters; Removing/Installing Rear Wheels; Permanent Axles - Invacare AX3 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 9—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS
SECTION 9—REAR WHEELS/FRONT
CASTERS
The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, size/position of the rear
wheels, size/position of the front casters, as well as the user condition directly relate
to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the nine
may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be
performed by a qualified technician.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

If changing the size of the rear wheel or the seat-to-floor height, this procedure
must be performed by a qualified technician.

Permanent Axles

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.1.
Removing
1. Remove the dust cap, permanent axle, washer and locknut that secure rear wheel to
the axle bracket.
2. Remove existing rear wheel from the wheelchair.
3. Install new/existing rear wheel onto wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels on page 48.
Installing
1. Install permanent axle through washer,
new/existing rear wheel and axle
bracket.
2. Securely tighten with the existing
locknut. Torque to 20‐40 ft/lbs.
3. Reinstall the dust cap onto the
permanent axle.
4. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1‐3 for
opposite rear wheel.
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AX3 Wheelchair
WARNING
WARNING
Permanent Axles
Rear Wheel
Washer
Dust
Cap
Permanent
Axle
FIGURE 9.1 Removing/Installing Rear
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Locknut
Axle Bracket
Wheels
Part No 1143216