Invacare 1073955 manual Adjusting Caster Headtubes

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SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS

Adjusting Caster Headtubes

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.3.

NOTE: Caster headtubes that are perpendicular to the floor will roll better, track straighter and minimize any ʺ3‐wheelingʺ of the wheelchair.

1.Make sure the wheelchair is on a flat surface.

2.Loosen, but do not remove the top mounting screw and locknut, which holds the adjustment cam in place, and secures the caster headtube to the headtube mounting plate.

3.Position a large right triangle or ʺLʺ square on the flat surface and against the caster headtube.

4.Move the caster headtube back and forth until the caster headtube is perpendicular to the ground/floor.

5.While holding the caster headtube perpendicular to the ground/floor, securely tighten the top mounting screw securing the adjustment cam in place to the headtube mounting plate.

6.Make sure the caster headtube is still perpendicular to the ground/floor by placing the large right triangle or ʺLʺ square on the flat surface and against the caster headtube.

7.Securely tighten the bottom mounting screw and locknut that secure the caster headtube to the headtube mounting plate.

Adjustment Cam

Caster Headtube

Caster/Fork

"L" Square

FIGURE 8.3 Adjusting Caster Headtubes

Orbit ™

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Weekly Inspect/Adjust MonthlyInspect/Adjust Periodically Troubleshooting MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Assembly Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit WheelchairAssembling the Seat Frame to the Base Frame Disassembling the Seat Frame from the Base Frame Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair Installing/Removing Front Riggings Installing Front RiggingsFront Riggings Removing Front RiggingsAdjusting Footplate Height Adjusting Pivot Slide Tube 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 LegrestInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Adjusting Depth on Adjustable Angle Flip-UpAdjusting 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 Angle Adjusting Bilateral Contracture Platform Footplate DepthReplacing Sector Block Installing/Removing Telescoping Front Frame Tubes Adjusting Telescoping Front Frame TubesOptional Footrest Accessories Replacing Heel LoopComposite Footplates Adjustable Footplate 15 Replacing Heel Loop Adjustable FootplateInstalling the T-Arm Sockets ArmsInstalling/Removing the T-arms Installing T-ArmsRemoving T-Arms Adjusting the T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm HeightAdjusting 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 Replacing and Adjusting Arm Pad Depth for Cantilever Arms AdjustmentReplacement 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 HeadtubesRemoving/Installing Rear Wheels Rear WheelsQuick-Release Axles Permanent AxlesAdjusting the Quick-Release Axle Removing/Installing Rear WheelsInstalling Non-Projection Handrims Replacing HandrimsNon-Projection Handrims Projection HandrimsInstalling Projection Handrims Removing Projection HandrimsFoot Activated Wheel Lock Procedures Installing/Removing Foot Activated Wheel LocksUsing 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 StopsAdjusting Posterior Rearward Limit Stops Replacing Upholstery Recliner Models OnlyReplacing the Back Upholstery Replacing the Headrest UpholsteryAdjusting the Back Height Recliner Models Only Replacing Upholstery Recliner Models OnlyTransport Ready Option Specifications Weight LimitAbout Transport Ready Packages Compliance InformationSecuring the Wheelchair to the Vehicle Positioning the Wheelchair in the VehicleSecurement Points 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