Invacare CT7A user manual Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies, Standard Forks

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11 WHEELS

11.13Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies

If replacing a front caster note the mounting position of the existing front caster for installation of the new front caster.

Both front casters MUST be the same size and adjusted to the same height.

Standard Forks

Removing Front Caster

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

2.Remove the caster from the fork.

Installing Front Caster

1.Using the mounting bolt, axle spacers and locknut, secure the caster to the desired caster mounting position.

ForkLocknut

Mounting Bolt

Caster

Axle Spacer

Axle Spacer

FIGURE 16 Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster

Assemblies - Standard Forks

Suspension Forks

Removing the Caster

One mounting screw will not turn.

1.Using two allen wrenches, turn mounting screws in opposite directions and remove one mounting screw from fork.

2.Remove the threaded bushing with mounting screw and two spacers securing the caster to the fork. DO NOT use excessive force.

3.Remove the caster from the fork.

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Contents Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Contents Seat ANTI-TIPPER General SymbolsLimited Warranty General Guidelines SafetyWheelchair User Stability Warning Wheelchair Tie Down RestraintsOperating Information Repair and Service InformationSeat Positioning Straps Weight TrainingTire Pressure and Information Label Locations OverviewSerial Number Label Location Component Identification Typical Product Parameters  All specifications are approximate70, 75, 80 Back Upholstery FoldoverCasters Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety/Handling of WheelchairsStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Lengthening Wheelbase ShorteningReaching, Leaning Backwards Coping with Everyday Obstacles Reaching, Leaning Bending Forward BackwardsTipping Curbs TippingMoving Up Stairs StairwaysStairways Moving Down StairsTransferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsSafety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionInspect Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust MonthlyMaintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions TroubleshootingSuggested Maintenance Procedures Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube Tire wear is excessive if Footrest Adjusting/Replacing Standard FootrestReplacing the Footrest Adjusting Footplate Angle Adjusting the FootrestAdjustmentsDepth Adjusting Footplate DepthArms Installing the Swingaway Padded Armrest SocketLeft Side Armrest Socket Right Side Armrest SocketShort Mounting Plunger Pin Adjusting Height Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Swingaway Padded ArmrestRemoving Adjusting T-Arm Height  To remove the T-arm, reverse this procedureAdjusting T-Arm Position Unfolding/Folding the Back BackDetail C Detail a Folding the Back Detail B Unfolding the Back For this procedure, refer to Figure Back Angle AdjustmentRepeat Steps 2-6 for remaining back cane Detail D DetailSquare will align with Hole in adjustmentWhen installed This orientationOption Back Upholstery Cover Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery The back upholstery cover is designed for three reasons Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Adjusting the Tautness of the BackRemoving the Back Upholstery Cover Removing the Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryInstalling the Lumbar Strap Installing the Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryDetail a Detail B Installing the Back Upholstery CoverBack Canes Detail E Removing/Installing Foldover Back UpholsteryFront Wheelchair Installing Foldover Back UpholsteryBack Height Adjustment Removing Foldover Back UpholsteryBack Cane Hole NumberInstalling Removing/Installing the Back FrameReplacing Seat Upholstery SeatDetail a Seat Angle AdjustmentDetail a Seat Angle Adjustment Invacare CrossfireT7A WheelchairReplacing the Wheel Lock Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksAdjusting the Wheel Lock Wheel LocksChanging Wheel Lock Handle Position Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksWheel Lock Detail a Wheel Lock in PUSH-TO-LOCK ConfigurationConfiguration Converting From Pull-to-Lock to Push-to-LockWheels Removing/Installing Rear WheelsRemoving/Installing Rear Wheels Adjusting Quick-Release AxlesReplacing Quad-Release Axles Adjusting Quad-Release Handles In and/or OutRemoving Play from Rear Wheels Adjusting Quad-Release Handle In and/or OutHandrim Replacement Removing Play from Rear WheelsHandrim Replacement Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tire/TubeAdjusting Wheelbase Length, Adjusting Center Gravity COG Adjusting Wheelbase Length, Adjusting Center of Gravity COGFront Rear Wheelchair Socket Screw Mounting PositionsRepositioning the Camber Tube Clamps Repositioning the Camber Tube ClampsReversing the Camber Tube Clamp Direction Repositioning the Camber Tube Clamp Socket ScrewsCamber Tube Direction Facing Rear of Wheelchair OccurFacing Front of Wheelchair Adjusting Wheelbase Width Installing the Camber Tube Removing/Installing the Camber TubeRemoving the Camber Tube Detail a Correct Orientation for Each Camber Tube  Standright. behind the wheelchair to determine left or Adjusting the Camber TubeDetail a Side View  For this procedure, refer to on page 74 and Figure Determining/Setting Toe In/Toe OutTop View of Wheelchair Top View of Wheelchair Adjusting Fork TensionAdjusting Fork Tension  One mounting screw will not turn Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster AssembliesStandard Forks Suspension Forks Removing the CasterRemoving the Caster Installing the CasterInstalling the Caster One Sided ForkRemoving Fork Assembly Removing/Installing the Fork AssemblyInstalling Fork Assembly Detail C ONE Sided Fork Removing/Installing the Elastomers Suspension Forks OnlyDetail a Standard Fork Detail B Suspension ForkRemoving/Installing the Elastomers Suspension Forks Only Installing the ElastomerAnti-Tipper Adjusting/Replacing Anti-tipperReplacing Anti-tipper Adjusting Anti-tipperInjury or property damage Detail a ANTI-TIPPER Adjustment Holes211/8 Anti-Tipper Canada USA