Section 5-Rear Wheels/Front Casters; Removing/Fitting The Powered Rear Wheel - Invacare Esprit Action Service Manual

SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS
The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, position of the rear
wheels, 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. Refer to table in paragraph Stability Warning, page 6.
Removing/Fitting the Powered Rear Wheels
If changing the seat-to-floor height, refer to the table in the next page. To
Removing and fitting the powered rear wheel, refer to dedicated
paragraphs in user manual.
Removing the powered rear wheels
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.
1. Release cover
2. Simultaneously rotate coupling ring
displayed in the window
can be removed, refer to dedicated paragraphs in user manual.
3. Perform step 1 to 2 on both sides. rear wheels.
4. Reverse this procedure to fit the existing rear wheel onto the wheelchair.
Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release axle are fully
released before operating the wheelchair. The locking pins MUST be protruding
past the inside of rear wheel hub for a positive lock. Keep locking pins clean.
C
is pressed beyond the coupling ring.
B
. The powered drive wheel is now disengaged. The wheel
SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS
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A
counterclockwise as far as an "green strip" is
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FIGURE 5.1 Removing/Fitting Rear Wheel
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