Adjusting The Quick-Release Axle; Removing/Installing Handrims - Invacare Solara 3G Service Manual

SECTION 12—WHEELS/FORKS

Adjusting The Quick-Release Axle

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.3.
1. Remove rear wheel and quick‐release axle from the
wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing Rear Wheels
on page 109.
2. Depress detent pin in the quick‐release axle and slide
axle through the wheel hub.
3. Increase or decrease end play in the quick release axle
by adjusting the locknut on the end of the quick‐release
axle.
4. Reinstall rear wheel onto the wheelchair. Refer to
Installing/Removing Rear Wheels on page 109.
5. Release detent pin ensuring that the locking pins are
fully released.
6. Repeat STEPS 3‐5 until the quick‐release axle locks
properly.
7. Repeat STEPS 1‐6 for opposite side, if necessary.

Removing/Installing Handrims

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.4 on page 111.
1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to Ownerʹs Manual, part number 1080556.
2. Remove the mounting screws that secure the existing handrim to the rear wheel.
3. Remove the existing handrim and discard.
4. Secure new handrim to wheel with mounting screws. Tighten securely.
Make sure detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release axles are fully released before operat-
ing the wheelchair.
5. Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to the Ownerʹs Manual, part number 1080556.
6. Repeat STEPS 1‐6 for the opposite rear wheel, if necessary.
Solara®3G/Spree 3G
Axle Mounting
Plate
Locking Pins
Quick-Release Axle
Wheel Hub
(Reference)
FIGURE 12.3 Adjusting The Quick-Release Axle
WARNING
110
Rear Wheel
(Reference)
Locknut
Detent Pin
Part No 1160889