12 CASTER

Installing Fork Assembly

￿WARNINGUse Loctite™242 on threads fork stem when reinstalling the one sided fork into the caster housing. Otherwise, the fork may become loose and disengage from the headtube. Possible injury or damage could result.

1.Perform one of the following:

• Standard Forks - Using a locknut, secure the spectre and fork to the fork stem (Detail “A”).

Spacer orientation must be as shown in FIGURE 1.

One Sided Fork (Detail “B”)

a.Apply Loctite 242 on stem threads.

b.Screw fork stem into caster housing. Tighten securely.

2.Install the front caster. Refer to Installing Front Caster on page 82.

DETAIL “A” -

 

 

Caster Housing

 

STANDARD FORK

 

 

 

Fork

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stem

 

 

 

This side is top and

 

 

 

 

must face up

 

 

Fork Stem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DETAIL “B” - ONE

 

 

 

Locknut

SIDED FORK

 

 

Fork

 

 

 

(Hidden)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIGURE 4 Removing/Installing the Fork Assembly

 

Invacare®Top End RevealWheelchair

 

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Part No 1171880

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Invacare 1171880 user manual Installing Fork Assembly,  Spacer orientation must be as shown in Figure