SUSPENSION

SECTION 7

SUSPENSION

 

 

REPLACING FRONT ELASTOMERS (FIGURE 2)

WARNING

Ensure the detent ball protrudes past the fork BEFORE use. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

1.Remove the bolt and locknut securing the fork to the fork stem (DETAIL "C").

2.Remove the EXISTING elastomer from the fork (DETAIL "A").

3.Position one end of the NEW elastomer into the fork stem recess and the other end into the fork recess (DETAIL “A”).

NOTE: Ensure the ends of the elastomer sit flush in the fork and fork stem recesses.

4.Hold and squeeze the fork and fork stem together (DETAIL “B”).

5.Insert the bolt through the mounting holes in the fork to secure the elastomer to the fork.

NOTE: The bolt should be inserted from the OUTSIDE of the wheelchair, so the locknut will be on the INSIDE of the wheelchair.

6. Install the locknut onto the bolt and securely tighten.

 

NOTE: Caster not shown for clarity.

 

DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “B”

Mounting Holes

 

Fork Recess

 

 

(NOT SHOWN)

Bolt

Fork Stem

 

 

Fork Stem

Bolt

 

Elastomer

 

 

 

Fork Stem

Fork

Elastomer

Recess

 

 

 

Fork

DETAIL “C”

Bolt

Locknut

Fork

FIGURE 2 - REPLACING FRONT ELASTOMERS

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Invacare TerminatorTM SS manual Replacing Front Elastomers Figure, Detail C