Replacing Axle Tube - Invacare Top End Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

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FIGURE 5.17 Adjusting Wheelbase Width - Camber Tube With Single Camber
Adjustable Camber System
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.18 on page 43.
1.
Open the camber clamp. Refer to Opening/Closing Camber Clamps on page 34.
NEVER position the camber inserts in the axle tube with more than 3 inches (7.62 cm) (12 indexing
marks showing) of the camber insert outside of the axle tube. The camber inserts will not be securely
tightened in the axle tube. Possible injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair may occur.
2.
Position camber insert to the desired position. Make sure there are no more than 3 inches (7.62 cm) (12 indexing marks 
showing) of the camber inserts outside of the axle tube.
3.
Slide the indexing ring on the camber insert until it is 
flush with the camber clamp.
NOTE: Before using the wheelchair, make sure both camber 
inserts are set at the same indexing mark. This will make sure the 
distance between the rear wheel and the wheelchair is the same on 
both sides.
4.
Close the camber clamp. Refer to Opening/Closing 
Camber Clamps on page 34.
5.
Repeat STEPS 1‐4 for opposite side of wheelchair.

Replacing Axle Tube

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.19 on page 44.
NOTE: The camber bar is always mounted to the bottom of the wheelchair frame.
NOTE: There is no need to remove the two camber clamps when replacing the axle tube.
1.
Adjustable Camber System Only ‐ Note the position of the camber inserts so they can be installed at the same position 
in the new axle tube.
2.
Open the camber clamps. Refer to Opening/Closing Camber Clamps on page 34.
3.
Remove the two rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 32. 
4.
Adjustable Camber System Only ‐ Remove the camber inserts positioned in the axle tube.
5.
Adjustable Camber System Only ‐ Loosen, but DO NOT remove the two phillips screws that secure the toe adjustment 
rings to the axle tube.
Part No 1122172
Camber
Insert
Axle Nut
Threads
Axle Bolt
WARNING
43
Axle Tube
Camber Clamp
Indexing Marks
Camber Insert
FIGURE 5.18 Adjusting Wheelbase Width - Adjustable
Camber System
Everyday Series Wheelchairs/Sport Series Wheelchairs
SECTION 5—WHEELS
Indexing
Ring
Camber Clamp
Axle
Tube

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