Invacare FDX-CG, FDX-MCG user manual Adjusting Forks

8 SETUP/MAINTENANCE

8.9Adjusting Forks

For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.

This procedure must be performed by a qualified technician. This procedure applies to both Forks.

1.Remove the mounting screw securing the suspension arm shroud to the suspension arm.

2.Remove the suspension arm shroud from the suspension arm and caster headtube.

3.To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the following check:

A.Tip the wheelchair forward, toward the 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.

4.Test wheelchair for maneuverability.

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

6.Reverse STEPS 1 and 2 to reinstall the suspension arm shroud.

Suspension Arm	Mounting Screw
Shroud
Locknut
Caster	Suspension Arm
Headtube
Fork

FIGURE 6 Adjusting Forks

Part No 1163181 87 Invacare® FDX®