Invacare TDX SI manual Adjusting Forks

SECTION 9—FORKS

SECTION 9—FORKS

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.

Adjusting Forks

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.1.

1.Remove the headtube cover from the caster headtube.

2.To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the following check:

A. Tip back the wheelchair to floor.

B. Pivot both forks and casters to top	Headtube Cover
of their arc simultaneously.	Locknut
C. Let casters drop to bottom of arc
(wheels should swing once to one‐	Caster Headtube
side, then immediately rest in a
straight downward position).	Fork
D. Adjust locknuts according to
	FIGURE 9.1 Adjusting Forks
freedom of caster swing.

3.Test wheelchair for maneuverability.

4.Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 1‐3 until correct.

5.Snap headtube cover into the caster headtube.

TDX® SI, TDX SI-HD 50 Part No 1154294