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Invacare 1026793 manual Adjusting Forks, NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE

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SECTION 8—WHEELS

Adjusting Forks

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.6.

1.Remove the dust cover from the caster headtube.

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

A.Tip back the 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.

3.Test wheelchair for maneuverability.

4.Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 1-3 until correct.

5.Snap dust cover into the caster headtube.

6.Repeat STEPS 1-5 for opposite side, if necessary.

Fork

Dust Cover

Caster Headtube

		Top View
Caster Headtube		Locknut
Caster Headtube

FIGURE 8.6 Adjusting Forks

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Invacare 1026793 manual Adjusting Forks, NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE

Contents

DEALER This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair Owner’s Operator and Maintenance ManualXtra Xtra TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTSInstalling/Removing/Adjusting the Footrests Adjusting 70 MFX and 90 FootrestsTABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 7-ARMS SECTION 8-WHEELSREGISTER YOUR PRODUCT TABLE OF CONTENTSLIMITED WARRANTY Installing Amputee AttachmentsPRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM Cut Along LineFold herePlease Seal with Tape Before Mailing Fold here Cut Along Line Fold hereInvacare Product Registration Form SPECIAL NOTES Manual Title LABEL LOCATIONSLABEL LOCATIONS XTRA TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERSTYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES StabilityNOTE When changes to the left the chart and refer to theRepair and Service Information Operating InformationALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury Tire Pressure Weight TrainingWeight Limitation SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Stability and BalanceCoping with Everyday Obstacles A Note to Wheelchair AssistantsTipping NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURENOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE Tipping - CurbsStairways Transferring To and From Other Seats NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGUREPercentage of Weight Distribution Adjusting the Wheelbase for StabilityNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGUREReaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward Reaching, Bending - BackwardNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURESECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/ TROUBLESHOOTING Safety Inspection ChecklistsInspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Periodically SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGInspect/Adjust Monthly Troubleshooting MaintenanceCHAIR VEERS LEFT/RIGHT SLUGGISH TURN/PERFORMANCESuggested Maintenance Procedures Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Footrests SECTION 4-FRONT RIGGINGSNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE NOTE Make sure to note the position of the washers before disassemblyAdjusting 70 MFX and 90 Footrests NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGUREInstalling Elevating Legrests Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGUREAdjusting Calfpads Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplate HingeNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGUREAdjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplates Depth AdjustmentAngle Adjustment NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGUREHeel Loop Replacement Installing Impact Guards/Calf StrapNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGUREAdjusting the Back Height SECTION 5-BACKNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE NOTE Both back canes should be adjusted to the same adjustment holeAdjusting the Back Angle NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURENOTE This procedure applies to adjustable angle backs only Detail A - backInstalling/Removing the Chest Positioning Strap NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGUREInstalling the Stroller Handles Installing and Removing a Seating SystemNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE NOTE This procedure applies to ALL stroller handlesNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE SECTION 6-SEATFolding/Unfolding the Wheelchair Installing/Removing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Seat UpholsteryNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGUREInstalling Fabric Clothing Guards NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGUREInstalling Clothing Guards NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURENOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE Installing the Half ArmSECTION 7-ARMS Adjusting Half Arm Height NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGUREUsing/Adjusting Dual Point Arms Adjusting Armrest HeightNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE Removing ArmrestsInstalling/Removing T-Arms Replacing Dual Point Arm Pad/Clothing GuardsNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE NOTE This procedure is for fixed height dual point arms ONLYAdjusting the T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm HeightNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE Removing T-ArmsAdjusting T-Arm Width NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGUREAdjusting T-Arm Depth NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURENOTE Additional positions are obtainable by turning the arm tube NOTE Desk length armAdjusting T-Arm Sockets NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURET-Arm T-Arm Clamp Hex Screws and Washer SlotAdjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists and/or Side Guards NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURERepairing/Replacing Pneumatic Tire/Tube Removing/Installing Rear WheelsSECTION 8-WHEELS NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGUREPermanent Axles Adjusting Quick-Release Axles NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURELocking Pins Axle Mounting PlateInstalling Quad-Release Axles NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGUREAdjusting Quad-Release Handles NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURENOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE In and/or OutAdjusting Forks NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURENOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksSECTION 9-WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI- TIPPERS Installing/Adjusting the Anti-Tippers Installing Anti-TippersAdjusting Anti-Tippers NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURENOTE This will maintain the current rear seat to floor height Installing Amputee AttachmentsNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE LIMITED WARRANTY Canada