Section 7-Rear Wheels; Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Invacare Lightweight Operation And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS
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

Only a qualified technician may change the size of the rear wheel or the
seat-to-floor height.
Make sure both rear wheels are the same size and are installed into the same respec-
tive mounting hole before using the wheelchair. Otherwise injury may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.
NOTE: If replacing the same size rear wheel, note the mounting position on the wheelchair frame
for proper reinstallation of the new rear wheel.
1. Remove the dust cap (7/16 inch axles only), hex screw, washer (7/16 inch axles only),
spacer (if installed) and locknut that secure the rear wheel to the wheelchair frame.
NOTE: 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 Disk Wheel Locks on page 54.
Rear Wheel
Washer
(7/16 Inch Axles only)
Dust Cap
(7/16 Inch Axles only)
Part No. 1114811
WARNING
WARNING
Axle Mounting Axle
Hex Screw
FIGURE 7.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS
Spacer (Wheelchairs with
Removable Arms only)
47
Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs
Locknut
Wheelchair
Frame