SECTION 9—WHEELS
Adjusting Caster Assembly
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.2.
1.Lift up front edge of the dust cover and remove from head tube.
2.To properly tighten caster assembly and guard against flutter, perform the following check:
NOTE: Two people are recommended to perform this STEP - one to tip wheelchair back and one to inspect/adjust the caster assembly.
A.Tip back the wheelchair.
B.Pivot both caster assemblies to top of their arc simultaneously.
C.Let casters drop to bottom of arc (casters should swing once to
D.Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing.
3.Test wheelchair for maneuverability.
4.Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS
5.Snap dust cover into the caster headtube ensuring that the tabs are under the plastic side shrouds.
Tabs
Dust Cover
| Locknut | NOTE: Front caster | |
Side Shroud | shown. Rear caster | ||
Washer | |||
| installs the same | ||
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| way. | |
| Caster |
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Base Frame | Headtube |
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| Washer |
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Fork |
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FIGURE 9.2 Adjusting Caster Assembly
Pronto® Series | 82 | Part No. 1125075 |
