Invacare SX Recliner, Tracer Titan, Tracer DLX REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBE

FRONT CASTERS PROCEDURE 5

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-inch Front Casters and Forks

Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube Front Caster Mounting Adjustments

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam- age may result.

INSTALLING/REPLACING SIX OR EIGHT-INCH FRONT CASTERS AND FORKS (FIGURE 1)

1.Remove the dust cover.

2.Remove the locknut and nylon washer that secures the fork to the caster headtube.

3.Drop the front caster and fork out of the caster headtube.

4.Slide in the new front caster and fork.

5.Reassemble by reversing STEPS 1-3.

6.Repeat STEPS 1-5for the opposite front caster and fork .

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

a.Tip back of wheelchair to floor.

b.Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously.

c.Let casters drop to bottom of arc.

d.Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing.

e.Repeat steps c-d untill wheels swing once to one- side, then immediately rest in a downward position.

Dust Cover

Locknut

Nylon

Washer

Caster Headtube

Front Caster

and Fork

FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/REPLACING SIX OR EIGHT-INCH FRONT CASTERS AND FORKS

8.Test wheelchair for maneuverability.

9.Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 7-8until correct.

10.Snap dust cover over the locknut and stem.

REPLACING/REPAIRING FRONT CASTER TIRE/TUBE

WARNING

Replacement of front caster tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

CAUTION

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

FRONT CASTER MOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS (FIGURE 2)

1.Remove the hex screw and locknut that secures the front caster to the fork.

2.Reposition the front caster on the fork to the deter- mined mounting hole. Refer to CHANGING SEAT- TO-FLOOR HEIGHT in PROCEDURE 7 of this manual to determine front caster mounting hole for caster size and seat-to-floor height.

3.Reinstall the spacers (6-inch caster and fork ONLY) and securely tighten with the existing hex screw and locknut.

WARNING

Make sure both front casters are positioned in the same mounting hole BEFORE using the wheelchair; otherwise injury can occur.

4. Repeat STEPS 1-3for the opposite front caster.

6 or 8-inch Fork	Locknut
Hex Screw
	*Spacer
	Front Caster
*Spacer

* Used with 6-inch Caster/Fork ONLY

FIGURE 2 - FRONT CASTER MOUNTING

ADJUSTMENTS

F R O N T

C A S T E R S

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