Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs manual Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube

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SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS

8-Inch Fork

Locknut

Hex Screw

Washer (if applicable)

Front Caster

Washer (if applicable)

FIGURE 8.2 Replacing Front Casters

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 when necessary.

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Contents Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Table of Contents Front Riggings Table of Contents Complete and mail the form on the next Register Your ProductCity State/Province Product Registration FormFold here Cut Along Line Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints Special NotesSpecial Notes Important Notice Label LocationTypical Product Parameters LightweightTypical Product Parameters General Guidelines Stability All ModelsAnti-Tippers Operating Information Tire Pressure Weight Limitation Weight TrainingSAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Safety/Handling of WheelchairsStability and Balance Coping With Everyday Obstacles Do not tip the wheelchair without assistance Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Leaning Backwards TippingMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Method 1 Wheelchair With Step TubesStairways Transferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsUnfolding Unfolding and Folding WheelchairDo not allow upholstery to hang between the cross braces Folding WheelchairSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Safety Inspection ChecklistInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Periodically TroubleshootingMaintenance Maintenance Safety PrecautionsSuggested Maintenance Procedures Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Removing Installing/Removing Front RiggingsInstalling Front RiggingsAdjusting Footplate Height Spring Button HeightBolt-In-Place Height Fixed Frame Fixed FrameInstalling Impact Guards/Calf Strap Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest AssemblyReplacing Heel Loop Installing Impact Guards/Calf StrapFootrest shown Arms UsingReplacing Removing/Installing ArmrestsRemoving Armrest Installing ArmrestSeat and Back Installing Back Canes Lightweight Wheelchair OnlyAdjusting Seat Width Replacing Back UpholsteryReplacing Seat Upholstery Pivot Link Seat and Back Removing Upper Mounting Hardware Standard Wheelchair with Fixed FrameHeavy Duty Wheelchairs Removing Lower Mounting HardwarePivot Link Seat and Back Rear Wheels Removing/Installing Rear WheelsReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel TireInstalling/Replacing/Adjusting Front Casters and Forks Installing/Replacing Front Casters and ForksFront Casters Replacing Front Casters Adjusting ForksReplacing Front Casters Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/TubeInstalling/Adjusting Anti-tippers Installing Anti-TippersANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers- Anti-Tipper Length Adjusting the Anti-TippersUsing Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks Using/Adjusting Disk Wheel LocksAdjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel LocksInstalling Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Installing Wheel Lock Shoe ExtensionsChanging Seat-to-Floor Height Seat to FloorHeight Mounting Position Installing the Seat Positioning Strap OptionsStandard and Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchairs Lightweight Wheelchairs Options Options Limited Warranty Made in Mexico