Invacare EX2 SECTION 8FRONT CASTERS

SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS

Tracer® EX2 32 Part No. 1110546

SECTION 8—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.

Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-Inch Front Casters and Forks

 WARNING

Make sure both fork/caster assemblies are the same size BEFORE using the wheelchair, other-

wise injury may occur.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 8.1.

NOTE:Thisprocedurecanbeperformedifreplacingtheexact

samesizefrontcaster.

1. Removethedustcover.

2. Removethelocknutandnylonwasherthatsecuresthe

forktothecasterheadtube.

3. Droptheforkassemblyoutofthecasterheadtube.

NOTE:Ifcasterreplacementisdesired,referto

Replacing/RepairingFrontCasterTireonpage 33.

4. Slidethenewforkassemblyintothecasterheadtube.

5. ReassemblebyreversingSTEPS1‐3.

6. RepeatSTEPS1‐6fortheoppositeforkassembly.

7. Adjusttheforks.RefertoAdjustingForksonpage32. FIGURE 8.1 Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-Inch Front

Casters and Forks

Adjusting Forks

1. 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.

E. RepeatSTEPSC‐Duntilwheelsswingoncetoone‐side,thenIMMEDIATELYrestinadownwardposition.

2. Testwheelchairformaneuverability.

3. Readjustlocknutsifnecessary,andrepeatSTEPS1‐2untilcorrect.

4. Snapdustcoveroverthelocknutandstem.

Replacing Front Casters

 WARNING

Make sure both front casters are the same size and are installed into the same respective mount-

ing hole before using the wheelchair, otherwise injury may occur.

Dust Cover

Locknut

Nylon Washer

Caster Headtube

Fork Assembly

Contents

Main Owners Operator and Maintenance Manual Tracer EX2 WARNING ACCESSORIES WARNING SPECIAL NOTES NOTICE LABEL LOCATION Tracer EX2 4Part No. 1110546 LABEL LOCATION ! IMPORTANT NOTICE CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENTS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS SECTION 1GENERAL GUIDELINES Stability - All Models Anti-Tippers Operating Information Page Page SECTION 2SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS SECTION 2SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Stability and Balance Coping With Everyday Obstacles A Note to Wheelchair Assistants Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Reaching and Leaning Backwards Tipping Page Escalators Stairways Transferring To and From Other Seats Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair SECTION 2SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS FIGURE 2.7 Unfolding Folding Wheelchair DO NOT allow upholstery to hang between the cross braces. FIGURE 2.8 Folding Wheelchair SECTION 3SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Safety Inspection Checklist Inspect/Adjust Initially SECTION 3SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect/Adjust Weekly Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions WARNING Page Troubleshooting SECTION 4FRONT RIGGINGS After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is Installing/Removing Front Riggings Installing Removing Bolt-In-Place FIGURE 4.3 Bolt-In-Place Fixed Frame Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly FIGURE 4.5 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap FIGURE 4.6 Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap Replacing Heel Loop FIGURE 4.7 Replacing Heel Loop SECTION 5ARMS Adjusting Armrest Height SECTION 5ARMS Removing/Installing Armrests Make sure the armrest release lever is in the locked position before using the wheelchair. Removing Armrest Installing Armrest FIGURE 5.2 Removing/Installing Armrests SECTION 6SEAT AND BACK Replacing Back Upholstery Replacing Seat Upholstery FIGURE 6.1 Replacing Back/Seat Upholstery Adjusting the Seat Width Swingaway Front Riggings FIGURE 6.2 Adjusting the Seat Width - Swingaway Front Riggings SEAT WIDTH PIVOT LINK FIGURE 6.3 Adjusting the Seat Width - Swingaway Front Riggings Fixed Frame Removing Lower Mounting Hardware Removing Upper Mounting Hardware FIGURE 6.4 Adjusting the Seat Width - Fixed Frame SECTION 7REAR WHEELS Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Page SECTION 8FRONT CASTERS SECTION 8FRONT CASTERS After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-Inch Front Casters and Forks Casters and Forks Adjusting Forks Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire SECTION 9ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers SECTION 9ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Adjusting the Anti-Tippers Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes. SECTION 9ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS FIGURE 9.4 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes. FIGURE 9.5 Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks SECTION 10SEAT TO FLOOR Changing Seat-to-Floor Height SECTION 11OPTIONS SECTION 11OPTIONS FIGURE 11.1 Installing Amputee Bracket After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is Installing Amputee Bracket SEAT-TO-FLOOR *BRACKET AXLE SPACER POSITION (ON BRACKET) Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Installing the Seat Positioning Strap LIMITED WARRANTY