Replacing The Strut; Removing The Suspension Strut - Invacare Storm4 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
8.13

Replacing the strut

8.13.1 Removing the suspension strut

Note
Invacare® always recommends replacing both struts in order to ensure that the mobility aid
works perfectly.
Note (only for Standard Storm
The springs of the wheel suspension can be chosen from three weight classes according to the
users weight.
There different weight classes are marked by dashes on the springs.
1 dash: 0 ... 70 kg user weight
2 dash: 71 ... 110 kg user weight
3 dash: 111 ... 150 kg user weight
WARNING: Danger of crushing!
The mobility device is very heavy. Injury hazard to hands and feet!
· You should seek help from a second person.
Injury hazard caused by uncontrolled movement of the mobility device!
· Switch the power supply off (ON/OFF key).
· Engage the drive.
· Before raising the vehicle, secure the wheels by blocking them with wedges.
Requirements:
· 4 mm Allen key
· 6 mm Allen key
· 13 mm socket spanner
· long wooden blocks, min. 14 x 14 x 30 cm
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