Invacare Tracer EXIR manual INSTALLING/REPLACING Fork Assemblies Figure, Adjusting Forks Figure

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FRONT CASTERS

SECTION 7

 

 

 

Section 7 - Front Casters includes the following:

Installing/Replacing Fork Assemblies

Adjusting Forks

Replacing Front Casters

Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube

WARNING

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

INSTALLING/REPLACING FORK ASSEMBLIES (FIGURE 1)

WARNING

If converting from six-inch fork to an eight-inch fork or vice versa, there are SEAT-TO-FLOOR height adjustments that must be made. A qualified technician MUST perform these adjustments if this is the case.

Make sure both fork/caster assemblies are the same size BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise injury may occur.

NOTE: This procedure can be performed if replacing the exact same size front caster.

FRONT CASTERS

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.

NOTE: If caster replacement is desired, refer to REPLACING FRONT CASTERS in this section of the manual.

4.Slide in the new fork assembly.

5.Reassemble by reversing STEPS 1-3.

6.Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite fork assembly.

Dust Cover

Locknut

Nylon Washer

Caster Headtube

Fork Assembly

FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/

REPLACING FORK ASSEMBLIES

7. Adjust the forks. Refer to ADJUSTING FORKS in this section of the manual.

ADJUSTING FORKS (FIGURE 1)

1.To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the follow- ing 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 (wheels should swing once to one-side, then immediately rest in a straight downward position).

d.Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing.

e.Repeat STEPS C-D until wheels swing once to one-side, then immediately rest in a downward position.

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Contents Tracer R EXI Tracer EXI Table of Contents ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Special Notes Special NotesLabel Locations LocationslabelSpecifications SpecificationsStability ALL Models General GuidelinesSection General Guidelines General Guidelines Section Operating InformationWeight Training Weight LimitationTire Pressure SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stability and BalanceCoping with Everyday Obstacles Percentage of Weight Distribution Do not tip the wheelchair without assistance TippingMethod 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step TubeMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube ESCALATORS? Sorry StairwaysUnfolding and Folding the Wheelchair Transferring to and from Other SeatsUnfolding Folding FoldingSafety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionSection Safety Inspection Maintenance TroubleshootingMaintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSafety Inspection Installing INSTALLING/REMOVING the Front Riggings FigureRemoving Front Riggings SectionSpring Button Height Adjustment Figure Footplate Height AdjustmentBOLT-IN-PLACE Height Adjustment Figure RiggingsOutside of Swingaway Front Rigging Fixed Frame FigureHeel Loop Replacement Figure RAISING/LOWERING the Elevating Legrest Assembly FigureDetail a Footplates with BOLT-IN-PLACE Spring Buttons FootplatesInside Outside Swingaway Front Rigging Installing Armrest Removing and Installing Armrest FigureRemoving Armrest ArmsReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure Replacing Back Upholstery FigureSeat and Back Section Seat and BackEXI with Swingaway Front Riggings Figure Adjusting the Seat WidthSeat Backand Section Seat and BackDetail Detail BCrossbrace Hardware EXI with Fixed Frame Figure Detail a Removing Lower Mounting HardwareRemoving Upper Mounting Hardware Permanent Axles Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear WheelsRear Wheels Section Rear WheelsReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBESection Rear Wheels WheelsrearAdjusting Forks Figure INSTALLING/REPLACING Fork Assemblies FigureFront Casters Section Front CastersReplacing Front Casters Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBECastersfront Section Front CastersInstalling the ANTI-TIPPERS Figures 1 INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Section ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LocksSection ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Adjusting the ANTI-TIPPERS FigureLOCKSTIPPERS/WHEEL AntiUSING/ADJUSTING the Disk Wheel Locks Using the Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks FigureAdjusting the Disk Wheel Locks Figure Locks Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions FigureChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Figure SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height SectionSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Installing the Seat Positioning Strap Figure Options SectionOptions Tracer EXI Warranty WarrantyCanada Made in Mexico
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