Invacare Top End T-3 Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters Figure, Installing Quick Release Casters

WHEELS

PROCEDURE 6 WHEELS

INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS (FIGURE 19)

NOTE: This procedure applies to T-3 Elite models ONLY.

WARNING

Pull on quick-release casters each time BEFORE using the wheelchair to make sure they are securely locked onto the wheelchair frame.

There are several configurations of the quick-release caster. If caster fork stem DOES NOT look like the drawing in FIGURE 19 when installed, DO NOT USE. Contact Invacare Top End, 1-(800) 532-8677.

A NOTE ABOUT QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS

Quick-release casters are an option that allow for quick and easy removal of the casters from the wheelchair so the wheelchair can be stored and transported conveniently. When using the quick- release caster option, a spring loaded caster head tube cap will be used instead of a stem nut to secure the front caster to the chair frame. Unlike the stem nut, the caster head tube cap is not adjustable and thus caster flutter will be more evident with the quick-release caster option than it would be with the standard caster attaching hardware.

1.Remove the bolt and locknut that secure the front caster and the two (2) spacers to the fork.

2.Remove the dust cover on the top of the head tube.

3.While holding the fork and using a socket wrench, remove the locknut that secures the fork, and spacer in the headtube of the wheelchair.

NOTE: The dust cover and locknut are not used with the quick-release casters. Keep them for future use.

4.Remove the existing fork and install the quick-release caster fork through the head tube of the wheelchair making sure the fork stem is approximately 1/4-inch above the caster head tube.

WARNING

Make sure the detent pin of the quick- release caster headtube cap is fully released BEFORE operating the wheelchair.

5. Depress the detent pin of the quick-

release caster headtube cap and install

over the top of the quick-release caster

Quick-Release

Caster Fork StemApproximately

1/4-inch

Caster		Quick-Release
Headtube
		Caster Headtube
Dust	Detent Pin
		Cap
Cover
Spacer	Locknut

fork stem.

6. Release the detent pin of the quick-

Bolt

Headtube

	release caster headtube cap and pull on
	the fork to make sure the fork is securely
	attached to the wheelchair.
7.	Reinstall the two (2) spacers and caster
	onto the quick-release caster fork.
8.	Repeat this procedure for the opposite
	side.

Fork Stem

Fork

FIGURE 19 - INSTALLING QUICK-

RELEASE CASTERS

T-3™ and T-4™ Series 48 Part No. 1054916