Invacare 1080556 manual SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Adjustment, Adjusting Forks Figure

WHEELS/FORKS PROCEDURE 8

SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Repositioning the axle plates (seat-to-floor height) MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

ADJUSTING FORKS (FIGURE 4)

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 immedi- ately 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.

Dust Cover

Locknut

Caster

Headtube

WHEELS/FORKS

FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING FORKS

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 51 Solara™