Activeforever Invacare Tracer IV Wheelchair - Manual (Page 37)

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS
Part No. 1110558 37 Tracer ® IV
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS
ƽ 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 Rear Wheels
ƽ WARNING
Only a qualified technician may change the seat-to-floor height.
Install only 24-inch rear wheels on the Tracer IV wheelchair. Otherwise, the
wheelchair will become unstable and injury or damage may occur.
Make sure both rear wheels are installed into the same respective mounting hole
before using the wheelchair. Otherwise, injury may occur.
For heavy duty wheel option (450 lb weight limit): 24-inch pneumatic flat-free insert
rear wheels MUST be used.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.
1. Remove the hex screw, spacer, and locknut that secure the rear wheel to the
wheelchair frame.
2. Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel if desired.
3. To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-2 and torque
locknut to 40 ft.-lbs.
NOTE: Ensure the axle spacer is installed between the rear wheel and the wheelchair frame as
shown in FIGURE 7.1.
4. Adjust wheel locks. Refer to Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks on
page 44.
FIGURE 7.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
Rear Wheel
Hex Screw
Spacer
Wheelchair
Frame
Locknut
Axle Mounting Hole