Invacare Pro Series Casters Procedure, Procedure For Repositioning the Front Caster Headtubes

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CASTERS	PROCEDURE 5

There are two (2) mounting positions for the caster headtubes on the fixed front frame.

Moving the caster headtubes towards the front of the wheelchair will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuverability of the wheelchair.

Moving the caster headtubes towards the rear of the wheelchair will increase the maneuverability and dis- tribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.

Procedure For Repositioning the Front Caster Headtubes

PRO-SA.

1.Determine the new mounting position of the caster headtubes.

2.Remove the two (2) hex screws, coved washers and locknuts that secure the caster headtube to the wheelchair frame.

NOTE: Observe the position of the adjustment cam for reinstallation.

3.Secure the caster headtube to the wheelchair frame in the new position with the existing two (2) hex screws, coved washers and locknuts.

NOTE: Make sure the coved washers are positioned between the hex screws and the caster headtube.

4.Repeat STEPS 1-3for the opposite side of the wheelchair.

NOTE: Make sure both casters are mounted in the same position.

5.Check the caster headtube angle. Refer to AD- JUSTING FRONT CASTER HEADTUBES in this procedure of the manual.

ALL PRO SERIES WHEELCHAIRS EXCEPT PRO-SA.

1. Loosen, but do not remove, the hex screw and

locknut that secure the caster headtube to the

Trailing

Position

Mounting on

Inside of

Wheelchair

Frame

Leading

Position

Hex Screws

Caster

Headtube

Locknuts

Coved Washers

Adjustment Cam

Coved Washers
Wheelchair Frame	Locknuts

Caster Headtube

Hex Screw, Do

C A S T E R S

headtube adjustment bracket.

Headtube

Not Remove

2. Remove the hex screw, counter sunk screw, two

(2) coved washers and locknuts that secure the

headtube adjustment bracket to the wheelchair

frame.

Adjustment

Bracket

Locknut, Do

Not Remove

Hex Screw	Counter Sunk
	Screw

FIGURE 5 - REPOSITIONING CASTER HEADTUBES ON WHEELCHAIR FRAME

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