Adjusting The Wheelbase Length; Adjusting Rear Wheel Height - Invacare AX3 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Adjusting the Wheelbase Length

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.5.
1. Remove the wheel. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 48.
2. Remove the two mounting screws that secure the top and bottom of the axle plate to
the wheelchair frame.
The top of the axle plate must remain on the plastic seat bracket. Otherwise,
scratching and slight frame damage may occur.
3. Align the axle plate with one of four adjustment holes.
The two mounting screws need to be two adjustment holes apart to maintain frame
integrity.
NOTE: When using the last adjustment position, the existing mounting screw needs to be
switched to the front of the back cane bracket.
4. Repeat STEPS 1 to 3 for the other axle plate.
NOTE: Both axle plates should be set at the same position.
Adjustment
Holes

Adjusting Rear Wheel Height

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.6 on page 52.
1. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 48
2. Remove the locknut and washer that secures the axle bracket to the axle plate
3. Align the axle bracket with one of the five adjustment holes on the axle plate.
4. Secure the axle bracket to the axle plate, at the desired height, with the locknut and
washer.
5. Install the rear wheel. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 48
Part No 1143216
CAUTION
WARNING
Back Cane Bracket
Mounting
Axle Plate
Screws
FIGURE 9.5 Adjusting the Wheelbase Length
SECTION 9—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS
51 ™
AX3 Wheelchair