Invacare 9000 STANDARD WEIGHT user manual Installing/Replacing Front Casters and Forks

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9 FRONT CASTERS

9 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.

9.1Installing/Replacing Front Casters and Forks

1.Remove the dust cover.

2.Remove the locknut that secures the fork to the caster headtube.

3.Drop the front caster and fork out of the caster headtube.

4.Slide in the new front caster and fork.

5.Reassemble by reversing STEPS 1-3.

6.Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite front caster.

7.To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the following check:

A.Tip back of wheelchair to floor.

B.Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously.

C.Let casters drop to bottom of arc (wheels should swing once to one-side, then IMMEDIATELY rest in a straight downward position).

D.Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing.

8.Test wheelchair for maneuverability.

9.Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 7-8 until correct.

10.Snap dust cover over the locknut and stem.

Dust Cover

Locknut

Caster Headtube

Front Caster and

Fork

FIGURE 1 Installing/Replacing Front Casters and Forks

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Contents Page Invacare Jymni Pediatric Series Wheelchair Contents Arms ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Symbols GeneralLimited Warranty Overview Label LocationsCrossmember Lower Frame TubeModels with Quick-Release Axles Only On all adjustable Anti-tippersJymni Recliner Models Only Typical Product Parameters 19 or 23 inches Permanent35½ to 39¼ inches AluminumComponent Identification Front CasterSafety General GuidelinesOperating Information Anti-tippers General Warnings Hand Grips Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants Lifting Repair and Service InformationRamps, Slopes, Inclines and Obstacles Weight Limitation Weight TrainingSeat Positioning Strap Tire PressureWheelchair Tie Down Restraints Wheel LocksWheelchair User Stability and Balance Safety/Handling of WheelchairsRecliner Models Only Refer to the procedure that is checked to maintain Forward Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward or SidewaysBackwards Coping With Everyday Obstacles TippingMethod 1 Wheelchair With Step Tubes Step TubeStairways Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step TubesMoving Up Stairs Moving Down StairsEscalators Transferring To and From Other SeatsUnfolding and Folding Wheelchair Unfolding Sling SeatFolding Sling Seat Unfolding/Folding Solid Seat Model WheelchairsSafety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection/TroubleshootingInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust MonthlyTroubleshooting Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallySolutions Casters SqueaksSuggested Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Maintenance Safety PrecautionsDamage may result Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube Transporting the Invacare JymniInstalling Installing/Removing the Swingaway Footrest AssemblyFront Riggings RemovingSwingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Upper Footrest Support Bolt Locknut Lower Footrest AssemblyJ932A-14 J932A and J933AElevating Legrest J934A-14 only JA932AJA932A-14 J934A-14Step Installing/Removing Elevating Legrest AssemblySteps 2 Lowering Legrest Assembly Adjusting CalfpadAdjusting Height Detail aAdjust armrest to one of five positions Adjusting Armrest HeightArms Using Swing-Back Arms Armrest Release Lever Rear Arm SocketRemoving or Replacing Armrest Removing ArmrestsReplacing Armrests PostGuard to the armrest assembly Mounting Screws Clothing Guard Armrest Pad AssemblyReplacing Clothing Guards Fixed Height Arms Only Converting Between Space Saver and Conventional ArmsSpace Saver Arm Position Conventional Arm PositionSeat and Back Replacing Seat UpholsteryWasher Mounting Screws Back Upholstery Back Cane Replacing Back UpholsteryBack Cane Wheelchair Frame Locknuts Mounting Screws Adjusting Back Height Cane to the wheelchair frame are not shown for clarityAdjusting Seat Width and Depth Rear Wheels Removing/Installing Rear WheelsPermanent Axles Quick-Release Axles Detail a Detent balls and detent pinInside Wheelchair Outside WheelchairAdjusting the Quick-Release Axle Wheelchair Frame Locknut Locking PinsReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Replacing Rear Wheel HandrimInstalling/Replacing Front Casters and Forks Front CastersReplacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube Adjusting Front Caster MountingInstalling/Adjusting Anti-tippers Anti-tippers/Wheel LocksInstalling Anti-Tippers 1101959 1058752Anti-Tipper Release Buttons Rear Frame Tubing Anti-Tipper LengthAdjusting Anti-Tippers InchesUsing Patient Operated Wheel Locks Push-To-LockPull-To-Lock Pull wheel lock handle toward the tire to engage wheel lockAdjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel LocksWheel Lock Wheel Lock Shoe Rear Wheel Inch 3/16-inch pneumatic tires Wheel Lock Shoe TireRecliner Operating ReclinerUpright Position Reclined PositionInstalling/Removing Headrest Extension Replacing Headrest PillowBack Upholstery Replacing Headrest/Back Upholstery Headrest UpholsteryKnob Back Upholstery Adjusting Headrest/Back Upholstery Tension Storing/Replacing Spreader Bar Storing Spreader BarRemoving From Stored Position Headrest Upholstery Spreader Bar BackPlacing In Stored Position Adjusting the Seat Width and DepthReplacing Spreader Bar Installing Telescoping I.V. Rod/O2 Holders OptionsCleaning Detail a I.V. Rod/O Detail B O 2 holder HolderTie Wrap Step Tube LocknutInstalling the 1-inch Forward Rear Wheel Positioner Wheel PositionerInstalling/Adjusting Stroller Handles Removing Height AdjustmentRepeat Steps 1-3 for the opposite stroller handle Repeat Steps 1 3 for the opposite stroller handleInstalling/Removing the Solid Back Insert Installing/Removing the Solid Seat Insert InstallingInstalling the Wheel Lock Extension Handle Invacare Jymni Pediatric Series Wheelchair Invacare Jymni Pediatric Series Wheelchair Canada One Invacare Way
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