STEERING LINK | PROCEDURE 6 |
This procedure includes the following:
Installing CLD on Existing Wheelchair Replacing the Steering Link Connecting/Removing Steering Link To/From Fork Adjusting Caster and Drive Arm Alignment Removing/Installing Steering Link
Removing
1.Compress and hold straight section of the fork spring by pushing spring horizontally towards fork.
2.Pull up on the steering pin to remove from the fork.
Steering Link
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WARNING
AfterANYadjustments,repairorserviceandBEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened
Steering Pin (REMOVED)
Hole
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securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
INSTALLING CLD ON EXISTING WHEELCHAIR
1.Connect the steering link to the fork. Refer to CON-
NECTING/REMOVING THE STEERING LINK TO/ FROM THE FORK in this procedure of the manual.
2.Adjust the caster and drive arm alignment. Refer to
ADJUSTING CASTER AND DRIVE ARM ALIGN- MENT in this procedure of the manual.
Fork Spring
Straight Section
Fork
NOTE: Tracer wheelchair shown for clarity.
FIGURE 1 - CONNECTING/REMOVING
STEERING LINK TO/FROM FORK
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REPLACING THE STEERING LINK
1.RemovetheEXISTINGsteeringlinkfromthefork.Refer toCONNECTING/REMOVINGTHESTEERINGLINK TO/FROM THE FORK in this procedure of the manual.
2.Remove the existing steering link from the drive arm assembly. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING STEERING LINK in this procedure of the manual.
3.Install the NEW steering link onto the drive arm as- sembly. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING STEER- ING LINK in this procedure of the manual.
4.Connect the NEW steering link to the fork. Refer to
CONNECTING/REMOVING THE STEERING LINK TO/FROMTHEFORKinthisprocedureofthemanual.
5.Adjust the caster and drive arm alignment. Refer to
ADJUSTING CASTER AND DRIVE ARM ALIGN- MENT in this procedure of the manual.
CONNECTING/REMOVING STEERING LINK TO/FROM FORK (FIGURE 1)
Connecting
1.Compressandholdthestraightsectionoftheforkspring by pushing the spring horizontally towards the fork.
2.Insert the steering pin into the hole in the fork.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the caster to align the steering pin with the hole in the fork.
3.Release the straight section of the fork spring.
4.Ensure the spring has snapped into the groove on the steering pin by lifting up on the steering link.
ADJUSTING CASTER AND DRIVE ARM ALIGNMENT (FIGURE 2)
Aligning the Caster and Drive Arm
NOTE: The wheelchair should be on a flat surface when examining the drive arm and caster alignment.
1.Position the drive arm so it is perpendicular to the wheelchair frame.
2.Face the front of the wheelchair and examine the caster and perform one (1) of the following:
A.CASTER POINTS STRAIGHT AHEAD - No ad- justment is needed at this time.
B.CASTER POINTS TO INSIDE OF WHEEL- CHAIR- Steering link should be shortened. Con- tinue to STEP 3.
C.CASTER POINTS TO OUTSIDE OF WHEEL- CHAIR - Steering link should be lengthened. Con- tinue to STEP 3.
3.Remove the steering link from the fork. Refer to CON-
NECTING/REMOVING STEERING LINK TO/FROM FORK in this procedure of the manual.
4.Loosen both steering link adjustment nuts.
5.Rotate the steering pin rod end to adjust the length of the steering link.
Turning steering link:
CLOCKWISE - shortens the steering link. COUNTERCLOCKWISE - lengthensthesteeringlink.
6.Connect the steering link to the fork. Refer to CON-
NECTING/REMOVING STEERING LINK TO/FROM FORK in this procedure of the manual.
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