Section 7-Rear Wheels; Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Invacare Wheelchair Atlas Operating And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS
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
respective mounting hole before using the wheelchair. Otherwise, injury may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.
1. Remove the dust cap, hex screw, spacer and locknut that secure the rear wheel to the
wheelchair frame.
2. Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel.
3. To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1‐2.
4. Torque the locknut to 40 ft‐lbs.
5. Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to Adjusting Wheel Locks on page 28.
Rear Wheel
Dust Cap
Atlas™
WARNING
WARNING
Axle Mounting Hole
Hex Screw
FIGURE 7.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
Locknut
Wheelchair Frame
Spacer
26
Part No. 1130169