Invacare MX manual Adjusting Forks Figure, Castersfront, Section Front Casters

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CASTERSFRONT

SECTION 7		FRONT CASTERS

Section 7 - Front Casters includes the following:

Adjusting Forks

Replacing Front Casters

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.

F.Return wheelchair to an upright position.

2.Test wheelchair for maneuverability.

3.Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 1-2 until correct.

4.Snap dust cover over the locknut and stem.

Dust Cover

Locknut

Nylon Washer

Caster Headtube

Fork Assembly

FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING FORKS

INVACARE MX

Part No. 1119240

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Contents InvacareR MX Invacare MX Table of Contents Special Notes Special NotesLabel Locations Label LocationsSection General Guidelines StabilityGeneral Guidelines Weight Training Weight LimitationOperating Information General Guidelines SectionCoping with Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Percentage of Weight Distribution Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardTipping GuidelinesESCALATORS? Sorry STAIRWAYS? SorryTransferring to and from Other Seats Unfolding and Folding the WheelchairFolding Unfolding FoldingSafety Inspection Safety Inspection ChecklistSafety Inspection Section Maintenance Safety Precautions Section Safety InspectionINSTALLING/REMOVING the Front Riggings Figure Footrest Height Adjustment FigureInstalling RemovingRAISING/LOWERING the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure Section Front RiggingsArms Using FLIP-BACK Armrest FigureArms Section Replacing Back Upholstery Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureSeat Backand Section Seat and BackRear Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels FigureRear Wheels Section Section Front Casters Adjusting Forks FigureCastersfront Front Casters Replacing Front Casters FigureFront Casters Section Wheel Lock Adjustment Figure LockswheelSection Wheel Locks Wheel Locks are not BrakesChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Figure SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height SectionInch Front Casters Rear Wheel Mounting Fork Positions Mounting PositionsSection Options Installing Seat Positioning Strap FigureOptions Invacare MX Invacare MX Warranty WarrantyMade in Mexico Canada

CASTERSFRONT

SECTION 7

FRONT CASTERS

ADJUSTING FORKS (FIGURE 1)

FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING FORKS