Axles; Castors; Brakes; Manual Brakes - Invacare Atlas Lite User Manual

Invacare atlas lite wheelchair user guide

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2.3.3 Axles (photo 9)

The Quick release axles connect the wheels and frame:

Depress the button (A) and insert the axle in the bearing (B)

of the chassis until it locks in place.

The locking balls (C) must rise above the bearing.

Make sure that the axle and the locking balls are clean.

To prevent falls, it is essential that the button (A) and the

locking balls (C) are disengaged providing a perfect lock of the

rear wheels.

The quick release axle is a precision part, minimise jarring and

clean regularly to ensure good working of the mechanism.

The solid front wheels are available in 8" x 1 1/4" (200mm x

28 mm) diameter.

Manual brakes (photo 10) are designed to be used for the

parking position only.

They should not be used to slow down the wheelchair or as a

support during transfers.

To operate the brakes, push both handles (A) simultaneously

forward and make sure the wheelchair doesn't move at all.

To make transfers easier, the handle (A) can be folded back:

pull it upwards and then push it backwards.

Note: brake adjustments are based upon the diameter and type

of wheel. After repairing a flat tyre or in the event of wear of

the pneumatic or solid tyre, you may need to adjust the brake(s).

To adjust the brake(s), loosen the two screws (B) and slide

the brake assembly to obtain the following value between the

wheel and the brake shoe in unlocked position :

Solid tyre X = 6 mm, Pneumatic tyre X = 5 mm

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