Invacare P9000 XDT manual Caster, Adjusting Forks

SECTION 10—CASTER

SECTION 10—CASTER

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in the OFF position.

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, the wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced.

Adjusting Forks

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.1.

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.Remove battery boxes and battery tray from wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes on page 50 and Installing/Removing Battery Tray on page 51.

B.Tip back the wheelchair to floor.

C.Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously.

D.Let casters drop to bottom of arc (wheels should swing once to one-side, then immediately rest in a straight downward position).

Dust Cover

Locknut

E.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.

Nylon

Washer

Caster Headtube

Fork

Caster

FIGURE 10.1 Adjusting Forks

P9000™ XDT 46 Part No. 1118386