Invacare X-Terminator BB User Manual

SECTION 5—WHEELS

SECTION 5—WHEELS

WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching

hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

CAUTION

Changing the size of the rear wheels can affect the performance of the wheelchair.

Contact Invacare at the telephone numbers on the back of this manual before

changing rear wheel size.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.

1. Perform one of the following:

• Quick‐Release ‐ Push in the tip of the quick‐release axle and pull axle and wheel

away from the wheelchair.

• Quad‐Release ‐ Lift up on the handle of the quad‐release axle and pull axle and

wheel away from the wheelchair.

2. Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel.

3. Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair by reversing STEPS 1‐2.

WARNING

Pull on the rear wheel to make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick/

quad-release axle are fully released before operating wheelchair.
Keep locking pins clean.

4. If there is too much movement of the rear wheel assembly in a back and forth motion,

FIGURE 5.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

Wheelchair Frame

Rear Wheel

Locking Pins

Quick-Release

Axle

Detent Pin

NOTE: Quad‐Release Axle not
shown. Locking pins on the
Quad‐Release Axle are the same
as Quick‐Release Axle.