Invacare Atlas manual Front Casters, Adjusting Front Caster Height

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SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS

SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS

WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Adjusting Front Caster Height

WARNING

Make sure both front casters are the same size and are installed into the same respective mounting hole before using the wheelchair. Otherwise, injury may occur.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.1.

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

2.To reinstall the new front caster onto the fork, reverse STEP 1.

Fork	Locknut

Hex

Screw

Front

NOTE: Adjustable height Caster fork shown.

FIGURE 8.1 Adjusting Front Caster Height

Part No. 1130169

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