Replacing A Front Splash Guard - Invacare Kite Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
8.1.5

Replacing a front splash guard

ATTENTION: Danger of crushing to the hands and feet by the weight of the wheelchair!
· Pay attention to the hand and feet.
· Use proper lifting techniques.
Danger of injury due to uncontrolled movement of the wheelchair!
· Switch the vehicle's power system off (ON-/OFF key).
· Engage the drive motors.
· Secure the vehicle against rolling away by placing wedges under the wheels.
Requirements:
· 4 mm Allen wrench
· 24 mm socket wrench
· 24 mm open-ended wrench
· Flat screwdriver
· Oblong wooden blocks, at least 14 x 14 x 30 cm
· Medium strength thread locking adhesive, for example Loctite 243
· Heat gun
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Lift the wheelchair on one side and place a 14 cm high wooden block underneath it so that the
front wheel is off the ground and can rotate freely. Use proper lifting techniques.
·
Remove the front wheel, as described in chapter 8.8.3.
Removing the splash guard:
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Loosen and remove the four hexagon socket head screws (2) together with the washers.
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Replace the splash guard (1).
Installing a splash guard:
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Assemble the parts in reverse order.
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