Installing Quad-Release Axle; Adjusting The Quad-Release Handle - Invacare A4 Owner's Manual

SECTION 6—WHEELS

Installing Quad-release Axle

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.3.
1. Remove rear wheel and existing quick‐release axle from wheelchair.
2. Remove exisitng quick‐release axle from rear wheel hub.
3. Insert new quad‐release axle through rear wheel hub.
4. Slide locking collar onto quad‐release axle until it is snug against rear wheel and tighten securely with allen screw.
5. Reinstall rear wheel and the quad‐release axle onto the wheelchair.
WARNING
Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of
the quad-release axle are fully released before
operating the wheelchair.
Keep locking pins clean.
6. Flip handle of quad‐release axle down to release detent
pin ensuring that locking pins are fully released.
7. If detent pin does not fully release, Refer to Adjusting
The Quad‐release Handle on page 38.
8. Repeat STEPS 1‐7 for the opposite rear wheel.

Adjusting The Quad-release Handle

Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quad-release axle are fully released before
operating the wheelchair.
Keep locking pins clean.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.4.
1. Remove rear wheel and the quad‐release axle from the wheelchair.
2. Loosen the locking screw.
3. Make the following adjustments:
• If the quad‐release handle is not releasing the locking pins completely, rotate the quad‐release handle
approximately one‐quarter (
• If the quad‐release handle hits the spokes of the rear wheel when assembled, rotate the quad‐release handle
approximately one‐quarter (
4. Tighten the locking screw.
5. Reinstall the rear wheel and quad‐release axle onto the
wheelchair.
6. Flip the handle of the quad‐release axle down to release
the detent pin ensuring that the locking pins are fully
released.
7. Repeat the above procedures until the quad‐release axle
locks correctly.
A4 Owner's Manual
WARNING
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/ ) turn clockwise.
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/ ) turn counterclockwise.
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Quad Release Axle
Rear Wheel Hub
NOTE: End of Quick‐Release axle is shown for reference only.
It is not visible when inserted into camber bar.
FIGURE 6.3 Installing Quad-release Axle
Quad Release Handle
Locking Screw
FIGURE 6.4 Adjusting The Quad-release Handle -
In or Out
Allen Screw
Camber Bushing
Locking Collar
Locking Pins
Camber Bushing
Part No 1110545