Invacare 1061057, 96-100 manual Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments Figure, Height Adjustment

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CASTERS

PROCEDURE 5

8.Rotate the adjustment cam until it sits flush in the channel of the caster headtube.

NOTE: An indexing notch has been put on the adjustment cam to help determine the position of the adjustment cam on the opposite caster headtube.

9.Reinstall the washer and locknut that secure the adjustment cam to the caster headtube.

10.Repeat STEPS 2-9for the opposite side of the wheelchair.

CASTER HEADTUBE MOUNTING

ADJUSTMENTS (FIGURE 5)

Leading or Trailing Caster Headtube Positioning Offset Caster Headtubes Only

LEADING. Mount the casters on the wheelchair frame with the caster headtube towards the front of the wheel- chair to Lengthen the Wheelbase.

TRAILING. Mount the casters on the wheelchair frame with the caster headtube towards the rear of the wheel- chair to Shorten the Wheelbase.

NOTE: The wheelchair is shipped from the fac- tory with the caster headtube in the TRAILING po- sition.

Mounting Caster Headtubes on the Inside of the Wheelchair Frame

WARNING

Mounting casters on the inside of the wheelchair frame WILL reduce the stability of the wheelchair. Try various caster positions to find the safest caster position for your needs.

NOTE: To mount the caster headtubes on the in- side of the wheelchair frame, reposition the right caster headtube on the left side of the wheelchair and the left caster headtube on the right side of the wheelchair.

Height Adjustment

Depending on the seat-to-floor height required, it may be necessary to reposition the caster headtube on the wheelchair frame to an upper or lower position.

Repositioning the Caster Headtubes

1.Determine the front caster position required for the desired seat-to-floor height. Refer to CHANG- ING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual.

2.Remove the attaching hardware that secures the caster headtube to the wheelchair.

3.Reposition the caster headtube to the position determined in STEP 1.

4.Re-secure the caster headtube to the wheelchair with the existing hardware. Refer to FIGURE 5 correct hardware orientation.

5.Repeat STEPS 2-4for the opposite side of the wheelchair.

CASTER LEADING

CASTER TRAILING

Positioning Casters on

Inside of Wheelchair

Frame

INLINE

CASTER

HEADTUBE

HARDWARE

OFFSET

CASTER

HEADTUBE

HARDWARE

Lower Position Upper Position

FIGURE 5 - CASTER HEADTUBE MOUNTING

ADJUSTMENTS

C A S T E R S

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Adjusting CalfpadsINSTALLING/ADJUSTING Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplates Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates FigureAluminum or Composite Footplates Figure Optional Footrest AccessoriesReplacing Sector Block Figure FLIP-UP Footplates FigureInstalling Procedure ArmsM S Width Figure Adjusting the T ArmsRemoving Height FigureArm Sockets Figure Reposition the arm tube on the T arm postArm Hex Screws Washers Socket Screws Bottom Clamp Arms ProcedureReplacing the Locking Lever T Arms Figure Top Middle Bottom Side Arm GuardInstalling/Height Adjustment Figure Using FigureCorresponding Arm Adjustment to Back Angle Figures 10 Locking Mechanism Actuator Apply Loctite AdjustmentReplacement Angled Portion Cantilever ArmRemoving Conventional Arms Installing Fabric Clothing Guards FigureAdjusting Conventional Arm Height Installing Rigid Side Guards FigureRear Arm Sockets Figure Replacing Armrest Pads FigureFront Arm Sockets Figure Replacing Back Upholstery Procedure BackInstalling Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure C KAdjustable Tension Straps Replacing Adjustable Back Upholstery FigureBack Upholstery Cover WHY USE Adjustable Back Upholstery a Clinical DiscussionBack upholstery cover is designed for three 3 reasons Recliner Headrest Upholstery Figure Adjusting the Back HeightAdjustable Height Backs Figure Recliner Back Upholstery FigureSlowly remove the two 2 backs canes from the wheelchair Fixed Height Backs FigureBack Cane Hex Bolt Washer Back Angle Plate Locknut Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Cane Figure Non-Recliners Figure Changing the Back AngleRepositioning the Back Changing Seat Depth Back PlateRecliners Figure Back Angle Plate Hex Bolt Locknut Wheelchair Frame WasherRecliner Brackets Installing and Removing a Seating SystemReplacing Folding Push Handle Recliners only Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery Figure A TSeat CHANGING/REPOSITIONING Seat Rails FigureStandard Folding Frames Figure Procedure SeatRepositioning the Crossbraces Figure Changing Seat WidthFolding Frames Without Seat Rails Figure For installation of newPivot Link CrossbracesRigid Frames Figure Hex Bolt Seat Width HolesCrossmembers Wheelchair Frame Washer Hex Screws Casters S T E R SReplacing Front Fork Figure Offset Caster Headtubes Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBECasters Inline Caster Headtubes FigureInline Caster Headtube Hardware Offset Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments FigureHeight Adjustment Repositioning the Caster HeadtubesDust Release Detent Pin Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureCover Headtube Locknut Cap Spacer Fork Stem Hex Screw Rear Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureAdjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure A RAnd/or Out Installing the QUAD-RELEASE Axle FigureAdjusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle Figure Justing the QUAD-RELEASE HandlePhillips Bolt Handrim Handrim Replacement FigureRemoving the Play From the Rear Wheels Spoke Rear WheelsSpoke Rear Wheels Figure Installing Projection HandrimsComposite Rear Wheels Figure Composite Rim LocknutShortening Forward REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear Wheel TIRE/ TubeAdjusting the Wheelbase Length Figure Jam NutsMounting Plate Adjusting the Wheelbase Width FigureAdjusting Rear Wheel Height Figure AxleWheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS Adjusting the Wheel Locks FigureWheel Lock Extension Handle Installation Figure E E L K S E R SInstalling the Anti-Tippers Figure Procedure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Adjusting the Anti-Tippers FigureFolding/Unfolding the Wheelchair REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENTRecliner Recliner Operation Figures 1Trigger Release Lever Installing New Recliner CablesActuator Housing Cable Locking Nut ReclinerSteps 1, 5 Replacing the GAS Cylinders FigureMust Look TOO LOW Like thisDetail B Must Look TOO LOW Adjusting the GAS Cylinders FigureTrigger Release Lever Cable Locking Nut Adjusting Squeeze the handles to extend the new gas cylindersEquals SEAT-TO-FLOORSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Determination MinusChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Procedure SEAT-TO-FLOORStandard MULTI-POSITION Axle Plate A T Lower Inline Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightsFrame Offset Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights Seat Depth A T P T HSeat Depth Determination Figure Changing Seat DepthSeat Depth Seat Depth ChecklistRear Mounting Hole A T P TLeft RightApproximate 2-inch gap A T P T Inch Right A T P T H Page Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyR R a N T Y One Invacare Way Technical Support
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