Section 10-Wheels; Removing/Installing Rear Wheels; Quick-Release - Invacare Compass XE Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 10—WHEELS
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.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.1 on page 102.

Quick-Release

NOTE: To remove rear wheels, reverse this procedure.
1. Push in the detent pin of the quick‐release axle and insert the quick‐release axle
through the center of the rear wheel.
2. Push in the tip of the quick‐release axle again and insert the axle (with wheel) into the
axle mounting plate on the side of the wheelchair frame until the assembly locks in
place.
Make sure detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release axles are fully released
BEFORE operating the wheelchair.
The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of the axle mounting plate for
a positive lock.
Keep locking pins clean.
3. Ensure quick release axle locking pins are properly engaged and secure in the axle
mounting plate by pulling the rear wheel away from the wheelchair frame. If the
locking pins DO NOT engage or there is too much movement of the rear wheel
assembly in a back and forth position. Refer to Adjusting the Quick‐Release Axle on
page 103.
4. Repeat STEPS 1‐3 for other rear wheel assembly.
5. Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to Adjusting the Wheel Locks on page 121.
NOTE: Only 12‐inch rear wheel is shown. All other wheels will install/remove in the same
manner.
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SECTION 10—WHEELS
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