Invacare Pro Series S T E R S, REPAIRING/REPLACING Pneumatic Caster TIRE/TUBE, Procedure Casters

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PROCEDURE 5

CASTERS

 

 

C A S T E R S

This Procedure includes the following:

Repairing/Replacing Pneumatic Caster Tire/Tube

Replacing/Repositioning/Installing Front Caster

Assemblies

Installing/Replacing Front Caster Forks

Adjusting Front Caster Headtubes

RepositioningCasterHeadtubesonWheelchairFrame

Installing Quick-Release Casters

WARNING

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

NOTE: If replacing a front caster on a six or eight inch front fork, note the mounting position of the existing front caster for installation of the new front caster.

NOTE: If repositioning front casters on a six or eight inch front fork, refer to CHANGING SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT in PROCEDURE 7 of this manual to determine the front caster position needed for the required front seat- to-floor height.

NOTE: If replacing casters with a different size than what was originally on the wheelchair, the caster height MUST be adjusted to keep the wheelchair frame parallel to the floor. Refer to ADJUSTING FRONT CASTER HEADTUBES in this procedure of the manual.

3. Install new front caster and reverse STEP 1.

REPAIRING/REPLACING PNEUMATIC CASTER TIRE/TUBE

WARNING

Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician.

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be re- placed when necessary.

REPLACING/REPOSITIONING/ INSTALLING FRONT CASTER ASSEMBLIES (FIGURE 1)

1.Remove the hex screw, axle spacers and locknut that secure the front caster to the fork.

2.Remove the existing front caster from the fork.

 

Locknut

Hex

Fork

Screw

 

INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT CASTER FORKS (FIGURE 2)

1.Remove the existing caster from the wheelchair. Re- fer to REPLACING/REPOSITIONING/INSTALL- ING FRONT CASTER ASSEMBLIES in this pro- cedure of the manual.

2.Remove the dust cover.

3.Remove locknut and washer.

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

5.Slide in the new caster fork.

6.Reassemble, except dust cover by reversing STEPS 1-5.

7.Repeat STEPS 1-6for the opposite front caster, if necessary.

Dust Cover

Locknut

Washer

Washer

Front

Caster

Headtube

Axle Spacer

Axle

Spacer

Front Caster

Caster/Fork

FIGURE 1 - REPLACING/REPOSITIONING/ INSTALLING FRONT CASTER ASSEMBLIES

FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING/REPLACING

FRONT CASTER FORKS

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Contents Pro Pro-T Page Table of Contents Special Notes Special NotesSafety Summary Safety SummaryTire Pressure SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stairways MethodTransferring to and from Percentage of Weight DistributionOther Seats REACHING, LEANING, Bending and Bending Forward Functional Reach from a WheelchairREACHING, Bending Backwards Specifications SpecificationsSafety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Check ListMaintenance Safety Precautions TroubleshootingMaintenance TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCEInstalling Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplate Hinge Figure INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests FigureAdjusting Footrest Height Figure Procedure FootrestAdjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment Footrest ProcedureInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Flip the footplate hinge to the UP positionImpact GUARDS/CALF Strap Figure Replacing Heel Loops FigureComposite Footplates Adjusting Calfpads INSTALLING/REMOVING Elevating Legrests FigureAdjustable Footplate Release Lever Calfpad Adjust Calfpad Secure CalfpadCoved Washers Basketball Roller Locknuts Installing Basketball Roller FigureSaddle Bolts Footrest Washers Basketball Roller TubeBack Upholstery Upholstery ProcedureReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure H O L S T E R YInstalling Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Figure AdjustingAdjustable Tension Back Upholstery Back canesH O L S T Replacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery FigureAdjustable Tension Straps UpholsteryWHY USE Adjustable Tension Back Fabric Clothing Installing Fabric Clothing Guards FigureGuard M E Adjusting Back Height FigureProcedure Frame FOLDING/UNFOLDING Back Folding Back Wheelchairs only FigureFrame Procedure Adjusting Rear Seat Height FigureAdjusting Back Angle Folding Back Wheelchairs only Figure Back Canes With Push HandlesBack Angle to Seat Rail Arms Procedure Installing Half ARM FigureAdjusting Half ARM Height Figure Reinstall the washer and locknut onto the bottom hex screwProcedure Arms Installing the T-ARM Sockets FigureINSTALLING/REMOVING the T-ARMS Figure InstallingHeight Figure Adjusting the T-ARMSWidth Figure Depth FigureArm Sockets Figure Reposition the arm tube on the T-arm postArm Clamp Arm Socket Replacing the Locking Lever T-ARMS Figure Bottom Socket ScrewsLength Installing Flip Back Arms FigureAdjusting Flip Back Arms Figure HeightGuard Slot Installing Rigid Clothing Guards FigureThreaded Half Clamp Procedure Casters REPAIRING/REPLACING Pneumatic Caster TIRE/TUBEINSTALLING/REPLACING Front Caster Forks Figure S T E R SAdjusting Front Caster Headtubes Pro-SA Model Wheelchairs FigureRepeat Steps 1-8for the opposite side of the wheel- chair Adjusting Caster Headtube Height Pro-SA Wheelchairs OnlyRepositioning Caster Headtubes on Wheelchair Frame Figure ALL Pro Series Wheelchairs Except Pro-SA FigurePRO-SA Casters ProcedureProcedure For Repositioning the Front Caster Headtubes ALL PRO Series Wheelchairs Except PRO-SARepeat Steps 1-4for the opposite side of the wheel- chair Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureSpacer Caster Headtube Fork Stem Locknut Bolt Front Caster Adjusting QUICK-RELEASE Axles Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureRear Wheels Procedure Procedure Rear Wheels Installing QUAD-RELEASE Axles FigureAdjusting QUAD-RELEASE Handles Figure And/or OutAdjusting Wheelbase Width Figure REPAIRING/REPLACING Pneumatic Rear Wheel TIRE/ TubeAdjusting Wheelbase Length Figure Removing the Play From the Rear WheelsWasher Coved Axle Washers Mounting Locknut Plate One Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber FigureJam Nuts Axle Mounting Plate Axle Bushing Wheelchair Three 3 Camber Frame WashersConditions exists TOE-IN/TOE-OUT Alignment Figures 8Rear Wheelchair Centerline Toe-out Toe-in Smaller Than Front Larger Than FrontCondition Figure REPLACING/ADJUSTING the Wheel Lock FigureCorrecting TOE-IN/TOE-OUT E E L SAdjusting the High/Undermount Wheel Lock Wheel Lock Extension Handle Installation FigureINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Figure Installing the Anti-tippersHeight Adjusting the Anti-tipper HeightAdjust Wheelchair Frame Anti-tipperHandrims Installing/Replacing Handrims Spoke Rear Wheels FigureAdjusting Handrims Spoke Rear Wheels Figure Phillips Screw HandrimComposite Rim Locknut Phillips Screw Rear Wheel HandrimLink Seat to Floor Procedure Seat to Floor Height Determination Figures 1Positioning Caster Headtubes on the Wheelchair Frame Changing Seat to Floor HeightPositioning Front Caster on the Fork Rear Seat to Floor Heights Caster Headtube Seat to Floorprocedure Front Seat to Floor Heights PRO-SA onlyPage Warranty Limited WarrantyA N T Y One Invacare Way
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