Adjusting Wheelbase Width - Invacare CROSSFIRE T6 Owners Operating & Maintenance Manual

SECTION 8—WHEELS
Camber Tube
Support
Washers
Socket Screws
Camber Tube
Mounting Bracket
FIGURE 8.9 Reversing the Camber Tube Mounting Bracket Direction

Adjusting Wheelbase Width

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.10.
NOTE: Perform this procedure on one side of the wheelchair at a time for ease of adjustment.
NOTE: The wheelbase width can be increased/decreased by 1-inch (2.54 cm).
1. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38.
2. Torque the axle nut to
increase/decrease the wheelbase width.
3. Count the number of threads showing
on the axle bolt.
NOTE: The number of threads showing on the
axle bolt should be equal on both sides of the
wheelchair. Otherwise, wheelchair performance
may be affected.
4. Repeat STEPS 2-3 for the opposite axle
nut and axle bolt.
5. Install the rear wheels. Refer to
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on
page 38
Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs
Camber
Tube
46
Camber Tube Direction
Facing Rear of Wheelchair
Camber
Tube
Facing Front of Wheelchair
Axle Nut
Threads
Axle Bolt
FIGURE 8.10 Adjusting Wheelbase Width
Camber Tube
Mounting Bracket
Camber
Tube
Camber
Tube
Part No 1148078