Invacare 1098348 User Manual
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REPAIRING/REPLACING
PNEUMATIC CASTER OR REAR
WHEEL TIRE/TUBE
PNEUMATIC CASTER OR REAR
WHEEL TIRE/TUBE
WARNING
Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube
MUST be performed by a qualified tech-
nician.
MUST be performed by a qualified tech-
nician.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires
should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced.
should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced.
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REPLACING/ADJUSTING THE
WHEEL LOCK (FIGURE 6)
WHEEL LOCK (FIGURE 6)
NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the High/
Undermount wheel locks, ensure that the tires are inflated
to the recommended psi on the sidewall of the tire.
Undermount wheel locks, ensure that the tires are inflated
to the recommended psi on the sidewall of the tire.
Replacing the High/Undermount Wheel Lock
1. Remove the hex screws and remove the existing
wheel lock from the wheelchair.
2. Install the new wheel lock and secure with the exist-
ing hex screws. Torque to 110-120 in./lbs.
Adjusting the High/Undermount Wheel Lock
1. Engage the wheel locks.
NOTE: Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the
wheel lock shoe at least 3/16-inch into the pneumatic tire
(1/8-inch for urethane wheels) when engaged.
wheel lock shoe at least 3/16-inch into the pneumatic tire
(1/8-inch for urethane wheels) when engaged.
2. If necessary, loosen the hex screw(s) that secure the
High/Undermount wheel locks to the wheelchair frame
and adjust position of the wheel lock until the 3/16-
inch (1/8-inch for urethane wheels) measurement is
obtained for correct wheel lock adjustment.
and adjust position of the wheel lock until the 3/16-
inch (1/8-inch for urethane wheels) measurement is
obtained for correct wheel lock adjustment.
3. Torque the hex screw(s) to 110-120 in./lbs.
4. Engage the wheel locks and push against the wheel-
chair and determine if the wheel locks engage the
wheel locks enough to hold the wheelchair.
wheel locks enough to hold the wheelchair.
5. Repeat the above procedures until the wheel locks
hold the wheelchair.
3/16-inch
(1/8-inch)
3/16-inch
(1/8-inch)
Tire
Under
Mount
Wheel
Lock Shoe
Tire
High Mount
Wheel Lock
Shoe
FIGURE 6 - REPLACING/ADJUSTING THE
WHEEL LOCK
Hex Screws
High Mount Wheel Lock
PROCEDURE 7
REAR WHEELS
Under Mount
Wheel Lock
Hex Screws
HIGH MOUNT WHEEL LOCK
UNDER MOUNT WHEEL LOCK
WHEEL LOCK SHOE ENGAGEMENT