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SECTION 5—WHEELS
6.
Pull the existing axle tube through one of the camber clamps.
7.
Adjustable Camber System Only ‐ Remove toe adjustment rings from the existing axle tube.
8.
Pull the existing axle tube through the other camber clamp and remove from the wheelchair.
9.
Slide the new axle tube through one of the camber clamps.
NOTE: Adjustable Camber System Only ‐ Make sure the notches in the axle tube are towards the rear of the wheelchair and the slots in
the axle tube are facing up.
10. Adjustable Camber System Only ‐ Install the adjustment rings onto the new axle tube. Make sure the stops on the
adjustment rings are facing towards the outside of the wheelchair.
NOTE: DO NOT tighten the phillips screws that secure the adjustment rings to the axle tube at this time.
11. Slide the new axle tube through the other camber clamp until the axle tube is evenly spaced between the camber clamps.
NOTE: DO NOT close the camber clamps at this time.
NEVER position the camber inserts in the axle tube with more than 3 inches (7.62 cm) (12 index-
ing 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.
12. Adjustable Camber System Only ‐ Install camber inserts into the new axle tube and slide the camber inserts to the
position noted in STEP 1. Make sure there are no more than 3 inches (12 indexing marks) of the camber inserts outside
of the axle tube.
13. Adjustable Camber System Only ‐ Slide the indexing ring on the camber insert until it is flush with the camber clamp.
NOTE: To maximize rollability: Before using the wheelchair, make sure both camber inserts are set to the same indexing notch. This will
make sure the distance between the rear wheel and the wheelchair is the same on both sides.
14. Install the rear wheels onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 32.
15. Adjust the axle tube. Refer to Adjusting the Axle Tube on page 45.
NOTE: The performance of the wheelchair will be affected if the toe in/toe out of the wheelchair is not correct. Refer to Determining Toe
In/Toe Out on page 36.
Adjustable Camber System
Rear of
Wheelchair
Notch in
Axle Tube
Camber
Insert
Indexing Ring
Everyday Series Wheelchairs/Sport Series Wheelchairs
Slot in Axle
Toe Adjustment
Ring
Set Screw
Axle
Tube
Front of
Camber
Wheelchair
Clamp
FIGURE 5.19 Replacing Axle Tube
WARNING
Camber Tube With
Tube
Camber
Insert
NOTE: Suspension option not shown for clarity. Axle
tube installs in the same manner as pictured above.
44
Single Camber
Rear of
Wheelchair
Camber
Clamp
Axle
Tube
Front of
Wheelchair
Part No 1122172
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