WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX 26 CAPELLA
REAR WHEEL AXLE (QUICK RELEASE)
1. Quick Release Axle Check
Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure both quick-release axles are locked.
An unlocked axle may come off during use and cause a fall.
Note – Axle is not locked until the quick-release button (A) pops out fully.
2. To Install Wheel
a. Depress quick-release button (A) fully. This will release tension on ball
bearings at other end.
b. Insert axle through hub of rear wheel (B).
c. Keep pressure on button (A) as you slide axle (C) into axle sleeve (D).
d. Release button to lock axle in sleeve. Adjust axle if it does not lock.
e. Repeat steps on other side.
3. To Remove Wheel
a. Depress quick-release button (A) fully.
b. Remove wheel by sliding axle (C) out of axle sleeve (D).
c. Repeat steps on other side.
4. Rear Wheel Axle Adjustment
Proper axle sleeves adjustment should be maintained for optimum performance
of the wheelchair.
a. To adjust the axle you will need a 5/8" wrench to turn the outside axle nut
(E).
b. You will also need a 10mm wrench on the opposite end of the axle, and
prevent the axle from turning.
c. Turn the outside axle nut clockwise to tighten.
d. There should only be zero to ten thousandths of an inch (.010") of play.
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