Invacare TerminatorTM SS manual REPLACING/ADJUSTING Casters Figure, NON-SUSPENSION Caster

WHEELS SECTION 5

REPLACING/ADJUSTING CASTERS (FIGURE 19)

CAUTION

Changing the size of and/or repositioning the front casters can affect the performance of the wheelchair. Contact Invacare at the telephone numbers on the back of this manual BEFORE performing this procedure.

1.Remove the bolt and locknut that secure the front caster to the fork.

2.Remove front caster and axle spacers from fork.

3.Perform one (1) of the following:

A.REPLACING CASTERS - Install the NEW caster, bolt, locknut and axle spacers onto the fork and securely tighten.

B.ADJUSTING CASTER POSITION (SUSPENSION CASTERS ONLY) - Install the caster, bolt, locknut and axle spacers onto the fork in the desired mounting position. Tighten securely.

4.Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite caster if necessary.

NOTE: If replacing front casters with a different size than what was originally on the wheelchair, the front caster height MUST be adjusted to keep the wheelchair frame parallel to the floor. Refer to ADJUSTING FRONT CASTER HEIGHT in this section of the manual. The size of the rear wheels may also need adjustment. Refer to REPAIRING/REPLACING REAR WHEEL, TIRE/TUBE in this section of the manual.

WHEELS

NON-SUSPENSION CASTER

Fork Locknut

Bolt

Spacer

Spacer Caster

SUSPENSION CASTER

Fork

Bolt Locknut

Axle Spacer

Axle Spacer Caster

FIGURE 19 - REPLACING/ADJUSTING FRONT CASTERS

Part No. 1052712 Rev D 43 Terminator™ SS