Invacare 1073955 manual Front Casters, Replacing/Installing Front Caster Assemblies

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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.

CAUTION

DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. Damage to components may occur.

Replacing/Installing Front Caster Assemblies

WARNING

The seat height, seat depth, back angle, pivot point of seat frame, seating system, caster position, size and position of the rear wheels, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the nine may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.1.

1.Remove the mounting screw, spacers and locknut that secure the front caster to the fork.

2.Remove the front caster from the fork.

NOTE: If replacing a front caster on a six or eight inch front fork, note the mounting position of the existing front caster for installation of the new front caster.

NOTE: If repositioning front casters on a six or eight inch front fork, Invacare recommends that this procedure be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician.

3. Replace front caster and reverse STEPS 1‐ 2.

Fork

 

Locknut

Mounting

 

 

Screw

 

Spacer

 

 

Spacer

 

Front Caster

 

 

 

FIGURE 8.1 Replacing/Installing Front Caster Assemblies

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Contents Orbit Orbit Table of Contents Front Riggings Options Register Your Product Complete and mail the form on the nextProduct Registration Form City State/ProvinceFold here Cut Along Line Special Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat RestraintsLabel Location Standard LabelsWheelchairs with Trro Typical Product Parameters Minimum MaximumInformation for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants General GuidelinesStability All Models Anti-Tippers Operating InformationWeight Limitation Weight TrainingTire Pressure Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Coping With Everyday Obstacles Tipping Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Leaning Backwards Do not tip the wheelchair without assistanceMethod 1 Wheelchair With Step Tubes Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step TubesStairways StairwaysEscalators Transferring To and From Other SeatsSafety Inspection Checklist Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust MonthlyInspect/Adjust Periodically Maintenance Safety Precautions TroubleshootingMaintenance Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair AssemblyAssembling the Seat Frame to the Base Frame Disassembling the Seat Frame from the Base Frame Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair Front Riggings Installing/Removing Front RiggingsInstalling Front Riggings Removing Front RiggingsAdjusting Pivot Slide Tube Height Adjusting Footplate HeightAdjusting Footplate Height 70 MFX and 90 Footrests Only Installing 3-Inch Extension Adjusting Footplate Height MFX and 90 Footrests OnlyInstalling Elevating Legrest Adjusting Elevating LegrestAdjusting Depth on Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up FootplateAdjusting Angle on Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Bilateral Contracture Platform Procedures Installing Bilateral Contracture PlatformAdjusting Height of Bilateral Contracture Platform Removing Bilateral Contracture PlatformAdjusting Bilateral Contracture Platform Footplate Depth Adjusting Bilateral Contracture Platform AngleReplacing Sector Block Installing/Removing Telescoping Front Frame Tubes Adjusting Telescoping Front Frame TubesReplacing Heel Loop Optional Footrest AccessoriesComposite Footplates Adjustable Footplate 15 Replacing Heel Loop Adjustable FootplateInstalling the T-Arm Sockets ArmsInstalling T-Arms Installing/Removing the T-armsRemoving T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm Height Adjusting the T-ArmsAdjusting T-Arm Width Adjusting T-Arm Depth Adjusting the T-Arms- Adjusting T-Arm WidthAdjusting T-Arm Sockets Adjusting the T-Arms- Adjusting T-Arm DepthAdjusting the Transfer Assists and/or Side Guards Adjusting the T-Arms- Adjusting T-Arm SocketsAdjusting the Transfer Assists and/or Side Guards Replacing the T-Arm Locking LeverUsing/Installing/Adjusting Cantilever Arms Using Catilever ArmsInstalling/Removing/Adjusting Catilever Arms Using/Installing/Adjusting Cantilever ArmsAngled Portion Locking Mechanism Adjustment Replacing and Adjusting Arm Pad Depth for Cantilever ArmsReplacement Seat and Back Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back CaneInstalling Fixed Height Stroller Handles Installing Adjustable Angle Stroller HandlesRemoving Adjustable Angle Stroller Handles Adjusting Adjustable Angle Stroller HandlesRemoving/Installing the Spreader Bar Adjusting Adjustable Angle Stroller HandlesRemoving/Installing the Spreader Bar Folding/Unfolding the Back CanesInstalling RemovingReplacing/Installing Front Caster Assemblies Front CastersReplacing Front Fork Replacing Front ForkAdjusting Caster Headtubes Adjusting Caster HeadtubesQuick-Release Axles Removing/Installing Rear WheelsRear Wheels Permanent AxlesAdjusting the Quick-Release Axle Removing/Installing Rear WheelsNon-Projection Handrims Installing Non-Projection HandrimsReplacing Handrims Projection HandrimsInstalling Projection Handrims Removing Projection HandrimsUsing Foot Activated Wheel Locks Foot Activated Wheel Lock ProceduresInstalling/Removing Foot Activated Wheel Locks ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LocksHand Activated Wheel Lock Procedures Installing/Removing Hand Activated Wheel LocksAdjusting the Wheel Lock Engaging/Disengaging Hand Activated Wheel LocksInstalling Anti-Tippers Adjusting the Wheel LockAdjusting Anti-Tippers Adjusting Anti-TippersRecliner Engaging Tilt-In-SpaceRecliner Operating Recliner Engaging Tilt-In-SpaceAdjusting Limit Stops of the Tilt Mechanism Adjusting Anterior Forward Limit StopsReplacing the Back Upholstery Adjusting Posterior Rearward Limit StopsReplacing Upholstery Recliner Models Only Replacing the Headrest UpholsteryAdjusting the Back Height Recliner Models Only Replacing Upholstery Recliner Models OnlyTransport Ready Option About Transport Ready Packages SpecificationsWeight Limit Compliance InformationSecuring the Wheelchair to the Vehicle Positioning the Wheelchair in the VehicleSecurement Points Securing the WheelchairVehicle-Anchored Belts Securing the OccupantSeating System Positioning Belts Positioning BeltsUsing the Ventilator Tray OptionsLimited Warranty USA