Rear Wheels - Ki Mobility FOCUS CR Manual De Instrucciones

V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
R. Rear Wheels
1. Installing Wheels
a. Push in the quick release button on the axle to allow the locking balls to retract. Make note
of the difference between the extended and depressed position of the axle release button
and its effect on the locking balls on the other end of the axle (Fig. 38).
b. Insert the axle into the bearing housing on the wheel if it's separate.
c. Push on quick release button again and slide axle into axle sleeve (Fig. 38).
d. Release the button to lock axle in sleeve. If release button does not fully extend and the
locking balls do not move into the locked position after releasing the button, the axle length
needs to be adjusted (Fig. 39).
2. Adjusting Axles
a. To adjust the axle you will need a 19mm wrench to turn the outside axle nuts.
b. You will also need an 11mm wrench to hold the ball bearings on the opposite end of the
axle and prevent the axle from turning.
c. When the wheel is installed, if the axle does not lock, loosen the axle nut until it locks and
axle can move in and out slightly when locked. If the axle locks, but moves in and out
slightly, proceed to next step.
d. Turn the axle nut counterclockwise until it is tight, then turn the axle nut clockwise 1/3 turn
at a time. Check to see if it is properly adjusted after each 1/3 turn. When properly adjusted,
there should be no perceptible movement of the axle in and out in the sleeve, but the axle
release button should be easy to push in.
3. Removing Wheels
a. Hold the wheel close to the hub and push in the button on the outside end of the axle.
b. While still holding the button, pull the wheel and axle out of the axle sleeve.
DANGER: Make sure the push button is completely extended and the locking balls on the inside
of the chair are fully engaged before operating the wheelchair. Failure to do so may result in the
wheel falling off and may cause serious injury or death.
Review and understand Section R. Rear Wheel Installation and Removal before attempting an
axle adjustment.
Fig. 38
37
Fig. 39