Invacare 96-100, 1061057 manual Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters Figure, Dust Release Detent Pin

PROCEDURE 5 CASTERS

C A S T E R S

INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS (FIGURE 6)

WARNING

Pull on quick-release casters each time BE- FORE using the wheelchair to make sure they are securely locked onto the wheelchair frame. There are several configurations of the quick release caster. If caster fork stem DOES NOT look like the drawing in FIGURE 6 when in- stalled, DO NOT USE. Contact Customer Ser- vice, 1-(800)-333-6900.

A NOTE ABOUT QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS

Quick-release casters are an option that allow for quick and easy removal of the casters from the wheelchair so the wheelchair can be stored and

WARNING

Make sure the detent pin of the quick-release caster headtube cap is fully released BEFORE operating the wheelchair.

5.Depress the detent pin of the quick-release caster headtube cap and install over the top of the quick-release caster fork stem.

6.Release the detent pin of the quick-release caster headtube cap and pull on the fork to make sure the fork is securely attached to the wheel- chair.

7.Reinstall the two (2) spacers and caster onto the quick-release caster fork.

8.Repeat this procedure for the opposite side.

transported conveniently. When using the quick-re- lease caster option, a spring loaded caster head tube cap will be used instead of a stem nut to se- cure the front caster to the chair frame. Unlike the stem nut, the caster head tube cap is not adjust- able and thus caster flutter will be more evident with the quick-release caster option than it would be with the standard caster attaching hardware.

Quick-Release

Caster Fork

Stem

Caster

Headtube

Approximately 1/4-inch

1.Remove the hex screw and locknut that secure the front caster and the two (2) spacers to the fork.

2.Remove the dust cover on the top of the head tube.

3.While holding the fork and using a socket wrench, remove the locknut that secures the fork, and spacer in the headtube of the wheel- chair.

NOTE: The dust cover and locknut are not used with the quick release casters. Keep them for future use.

4.Remove the existing fork and install the quick release caster fork through the head tube of the wheelchair making sure the fork stem is approxi- mately 1/4-inch above the caster head tube.

		Quick-
Dust		Release
	Detent Pin	Caster
Cover		Headtube
Locknut		Cap
Spacer

Headtube

Fork Stem

Fork

Hex Screw

FIGURE 6 - INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE

CASTERS

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