Section 8-Rear Wheels/Front Casters; Removing/Installing Rear Wheels; Permanent Axles - Invacare Patriot Manuel De L'utilisateur Et D'entretien

SECTION 8—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS
SECTION 8—REAR WHEELS/FRONT
CASTERS
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.

PERMANENT AXLES

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.1.
REMOVING
1. Remove the dust cap, permanent axle, washer, spacer (if applicable) and locknut that
secure rear wheel to the axle bracket.
2. Remove existing rear wheel from the wheelchair.
3. Install new/existing rear wheel onto wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels on page 44 .
INSTALLING
1. Install permanent axle through washer,
new/existing rear wheel, spacer (if
applicable) and axle bracket.
2. Securely tighten with the existing
locknut. Torque to 20-40 ft/lbs.
3. Reinstall the dust cap onto the
permanent axle.
4. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1-3 for
opposite rear wheel.
Patriot™
WARNING
WARNING
PERMANENT AXLES
Axle Bracket
Rear Wheel
Washer
Dust Cap
FIGURE 8.1- REMOVING/INSTALLING
44
Locknut
(Conventional
Arms Only)
Permanent
Axle
REAR WHEELS
Part No 1088909
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