Invacare Tracer EXIR Mobility Aid User Manual


 
Part No. 1110547 31 Tracer® EXI
REAR WHEELS SECTION 6
Section 6 - Rear Wheels includes the following:
Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels
Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim
Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube
WARNING
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 THE REAR WHEELS
WARNING
If changing the size of the rear wheel or a change in the SEAT-TO-
FLOOR HEIGHT is desired, this procedure MUST be performed by a
qualified technician.
Make sure both rear wheels are the same size and are installed into the
same respective mounting hole BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise
injury may occur.
PERMANENT AXLES (FIGURE 1)
NOTE: If replacing the same size rear wheel, note the mounting position on the wheelchair frame
for proper reinstallation of the NEW rear wheel.
1. Remove the dust cap (SA Frame ONLY), hex screw, washer (SA Frame ONLY),
spacer (if installed) and locknut that secure the rear wheel to the wheelchair frame.
NOTE: The spacer is used on wheelchairs with removable arms ONLY.
2. Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel.
3. To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-2. Torque
locknut to 40 FT-LBS.
4. Adjust wheel locks. Refer to WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT in SECTION 8 of this
manual.
REAR WHEELS
FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS -
PERMANENT AXLES
Locknut
Dust Cap
(SA Frame ONLY)
Axle Mounting Hole
Rear Wheel
Hex Screw
Spacer (Wheelchairs with
Removable Arms ONLY)
Wheelchair
Frame
Washer
(SA Frame ONLY)