SECTION 9—MOTOR LOCKS/FORKS

NOTE: Motor package is designed for an occupant weight up to 400 lbs. Force to disengage motor lock may exceed ANSI/RESNA wc/vol2-1998 requirements for section 14.7 paragraph 7.2d. The RESNA requirements assume a maximum occupant weight of 220 lbs.

Motor Lock

Lever

ENGAGE

(Drive

position)

Motor Lock

Lever

DISENGAGE (Pull upward)

FIGURE 9.2 Disengaging/Engaging Motor Lock Levers - Gearless Brushless GB™Motors

Adjusting Forks

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.3.

1.Remove the retaining screw that secures the headtube cover in place.

2.Remove the headtube cover (not shown) from the caster headtube.

3.To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the following check:

A. Tip back the wheelchair to floor.

B. Pivot both forks and casters to top

 

Locknut

 

 

of their arc simultaneously.

 

Caster

C. Let casters drop to bottom of arc

Retaining

Headtube

Fork

(wheels should swing once to one-

Screw

 

 

 

side, then immediately rest in a

NOTE: Headtube

 

straight downward position).

 

cover not shown for

 

 

 

D. Adjust locknuts according to

clarity.

 

freedom of caster swing.

FIGURE 9.3 Adjusting Forks

4.Test wheelchair for maneuverability.

5.Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 1-3 until correct.

6.Snap headtube cover into the caster headtube.

7.Reinstall retaining screws.

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Invacare TDX 4, TDX 3 SE, TDX 5 manual Adjusting Forks

TDX 5, TDX 3, TDX 3 SE, TDX 4 specifications

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