Section 5-Rear Wheels/Front Casters - Invacare Action NG range Maintenance And Adjustment

SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS
The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, size/position of the
rear wheels, size/position of the front casters, seating options (e.g. headrest,
back bag, ...) as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of
the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the nine may cause
the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be
performed by a qualified technician.
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
If changing the size of the rear wheel or the seat-to-floor height, this
procedure must be performed by a qualified technician.
F i x e d A x l e s , T r a n s i t v e r s i o n o n l y
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE
Removing
5.1.
1. Remove the fixed axle, washer and locknut that secure rear wheel to the axle
bracket.
2. Remove existing rear wheel from the wheelchair.
3. Install new/existing rear wheel onto wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels paragraph.
Installing
1. Install fixed axle through washer, new/existing rear wheel and axle bracket.
2. Securely tighten with the existing locknut. Torque to 25 Nm.
3. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1
Ac t i o n 1 N G R a n g e
SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS
W A R N I N G
W A R N I N G
2 for opposite rear wheel.
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