Adjusting T-Arm Sockets - Invacare Compass XE Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 6—ARMS
NOTE: Make sure the hex bolts are torqued to 156 inch pounds, otherwise the T‐arm sockets will
be capable of rotating around the wheelchair frame.
NOTE: If desired, locking pins can be installed
to secure the T‐arm brackets to the wheelchair
frame, as shown in FIGURE 6.17.
6. Repeat STEPS 2‐6 for the opposite side
of the wheelchair.
7. Install the T‐arms into the T‐arm
sockets, refer to Installing/Removing T‐
Arms on page 55.
8. Reinstall the rear wheels from the
wheelchair. If necessary. Refer to
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on
page 101.

Adjusting T-Arm Sockets

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.18 on page 59.
1. Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair.
2. Remove the three hex screws and washers that secure the T‐arm socket and T‐arm
clamp to the wheelchair frame and remove the T‐arm socket from the wheelchair.
3. If equipped with optional locking pins, remove the locking pins that secure the T‐arm
socket to the wheelchair frame.
4. Loosen, but DO NOT remove the four hex screws and washers that secure the T‐arm
socket together.
NOTE: The T‐arm socket will disassemble if the four hex screws and washers are removed.
5. Slide the T‐arm into the T‐arm socket until the lock lever is in the slot in the T‐arm
socket and an audible "click" is heard.
6. Squeeze the T‐arm socket together until the socket is flush with the T‐arm.
7. While holding the T‐arm socket together, tighten the four hex screws and washers
securely.
8. Press in on the locking lever and lift the T‐arm straight up and out of the T‐arm socket.
9. Repeat STEPS 5‐7, if necessary until the T‐arm slides in the T‐arm socket as desired.
10. Reinstall the T‐arm socket onto the wheelchair. Refer to Installing the T‐Arm Sockets
on page 57.
Compass™XE and Allegro®
Washers
Optional Locking Pin
T-Arm
Wheelchair
Socket
Frame
FIGURE 6.17 Installing the T-Arm Sockets
58
Outside
Middle
Outside
Hex Screw
T-Arm Clamp
Part No 1127114