Invacare 96-100, 1061057 manual Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters Figure, Dust Release Detent Pin

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PROCEDURE 5

CASTERS

C A S T E R S

INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS (FIGURE 6)

WARNING

Pull on quick-release casters each time BE- FORE using the wheelchair to make sure they are securely locked onto the wheelchair frame. There are several configurations of the quick release caster. If caster fork stem DOES NOT look like the drawing in FIGURE 6 when in- stalled, DO NOT USE. Contact Customer Ser- vice, 1-(800)-333-6900.

A NOTE ABOUT QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS

Quick-release casters are an option that allow for quick and easy removal of the casters from the wheelchair so the wheelchair can be stored and

WARNING

Make sure the detent pin of the quick-release caster headtube cap is fully released BEFORE operating the wheelchair.

5.Depress the detent pin of the quick-release caster headtube cap and install over the top of the quick-release caster fork stem.

6.Release the detent pin of the quick-release caster headtube cap and pull on the fork to make sure the fork is securely attached to the wheel- chair.

7.Reinstall the two (2) spacers and caster onto the quick-release caster fork.

8.Repeat this procedure for the opposite side.

transported conveniently. When using the quick-re- lease caster option, a spring loaded caster head tube cap will be used instead of a stem nut to se- cure the front caster to the chair frame. Unlike the stem nut, the caster head tube cap is not adjust- able and thus caster flutter will be more evident with the quick-release caster option than it would be with the standard caster attaching hardware.

Quick-Release

Caster Fork

Stem

Caster

Headtube

Approximately 1/4-inch

1.Remove the hex screw and locknut that secure the front caster and the two (2) spacers to the fork.

2.Remove the dust cover on the top of the head tube.

3.While holding the fork and using a socket wrench, remove the locknut that secures the fork, and spacer in the headtube of the wheel- chair.

NOTE: The dust cover and locknut are not used with the quick release casters. Keep them for future use.

4.Remove the existing fork and install the quick release caster fork through the head tube of the wheelchair making sure the fork stem is approxi- mately 1/4-inch above the caster head tube.

 

 

Quick-

Dust

 

Release

Detent Pin

Caster

Cover

Headtube

 

Locknut

 

Cap

 

 

Spacer

 

Headtube

Fork Stem

Fork

Hex Screw

FIGURE 6 - INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE

CASTERS

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Contents Allegro Special Notes Special NotesTable of Contents Safety Summary Safety SummarySafety Summary Recliner Option onlySAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stairways Transferring to and from Other SeatsPercentage of Weight Distribution Unoccupied OccupiedNON-RECLINERS ReclinersBending Forward SAFETY/HANDLING Functional Reach from a WheelchairFolding and Unfolding Wheelchair Recliners only Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs Unfolding FoldingSling Seat Model Wheelchairs Folding Solid Seat Model WheelchairsA T U R E S FeaturesFeatures Specifications SpecificationsPackaging HandlingC K a G I N G N D L I N GSafety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Check ListI N T E N a N C E TroubleshootingMaintenance Procedure Front Riggings Installing Footrests FigureAdjusting Footrest Height Pivot Slide Tube Height Adjustment FigureInstalling 3-INCH Extension Figure Installing Elevating Legrests FigureProcedure Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsAdjusting Calfpads INSTALLING/ADJUSTING Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP FootplatesInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates Figure Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment FigureOptional Footrest Accessories Replacing Sector Block FigureFLIP-UP Footplates Figure Aluminum or Composite Footplates FigureM S Procedure ArmsInstalling Adjusting the T Arms RemovingHeight Figure Width FigureArm Hex Screws Washers Reposition the arm tube on the T arm postArm Sockets Figure Arms Procedure Replacing the Locking Lever T Arms FigureTop Middle Bottom Side Arm Guard Socket Screws Bottom ClampCorresponding Arm Adjustment to Back Angle Figures 10 Using FigureInstalling/Height Adjustment Figure Adjustment ReplacementAngled Portion Cantilever Arm Locking Mechanism Actuator Apply LoctiteInstalling Fabric Clothing Guards Figure Adjusting Conventional Arm HeightInstalling Rigid Side Guards Figure Removing Conventional ArmsFront Arm Sockets Figure Replacing Armrest Pads FigureRear Arm Sockets Figure Procedure Back Installing Adjustable Back Upholstery FigureC K Replacing Back UpholsteryReplacing Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure Adjustable Tension StrapsBack upholstery cover is designed for three 3 reasons WHY USE Adjustable Back Upholstery a Clinical DiscussionBack Upholstery Cover Adjusting the Back Height Adjustable Height Backs FigureRecliner Back Upholstery Figure Recliner Headrest Upholstery FigureBack Cane Hex Bolt Washer Back Angle Plate Locknut Fixed Height Backs FigureSlowly remove the two 2 backs canes from the wheelchair Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Cane Figure Changing the Back Angle Repositioning the Back Changing Seat DepthBack Plate Non-Recliners FigureBack Angle Plate Hex Bolt Locknut Wheelchair Frame Washer Recliners FigureReplacing Folding Push Handle Recliners only Figure Installing and Removing a Seating SystemRecliner Brackets A T SeatCHANGING/REPOSITIONING Seat Rails Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureProcedure Seat Repositioning the Crossbraces FigureChanging Seat Width Standard Folding Frames FigureFor installation of new Pivot LinkCrossbraces Folding Frames Without Seat Rails FigureCrossmembers Wheelchair Frame Washer Hex Screws Hex Bolt Seat Width HolesRigid Frames Figure Replacing Front Fork Figure S T E R SCasters REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBE CastersInline Caster Headtubes Figure Offset Caster Headtubes FigureCaster Headtube Mounting Adjustments Figure Height AdjustmentRepositioning the Caster Headtubes Inline Caster Headtube Hardware OffsetCover Headtube Locknut Cap Spacer Fork Stem Hex Screw Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureDust Release Detent Pin REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels Figure Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle FigureA R Rear WheelsInstalling the QUAD-RELEASE Axle Figure Adjusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle FigureJusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle And/or OutHandrim Replacement Figure Removing the Play From the Rear WheelsSpoke Rear Wheels Phillips Bolt HandrimInstalling Projection Handrims Composite Rear Wheels FigureComposite Rim Locknut Spoke Rear Wheels FigureREPAIRING/REPLACING Rear Wheel TIRE/ Tube Adjusting the Wheelbase Length FigureJam Nuts Shortening ForwardAdjusting the Wheelbase Width Figure Adjusting Rear Wheel Height FigureAxle Mounting PlateAdjusting the Wheel Locks Figure Wheel Lock Extension Handle Installation FigureE E L K S E R S Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSProcedure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSAdjusting the Anti-Tippers Figure Installing the Anti-Tippers FigureREPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT ReclinerRecliner Operation Figures 1 Folding/Unfolding the WheelchairInstalling New Recliner Cables Actuator Housing Cable Locking NutRecliner Trigger Release LeverReplacing the GAS Cylinders Figure Must Look TOO LOWLike this Steps 1, 5Adjusting the GAS Cylinders Figure Trigger Release Lever Cable Locking Nut AdjustingSqueeze the handles to extend the new gas cylinders Detail B Must Look TOO LOWSEAT-TO-FLOOR SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height DeterminationMinus EqualsStandard MULTI-POSITION Axle Plate Procedure SEAT-TO-FLOORChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height A T Frame Inline Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightsLower Offset Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights A T P T H Seat Depth Determination FigureChanging Seat Depth Seat DepthSeat Depth Checklist Seat DepthA T P T LeftRight Rear Mounting HoleApproximate 2-inch gap A T P T Inch Right A T P T H Page R R a N T Y Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty One Invacare Way Technical Support
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