PROCEDURE 9

SUSPENSION

S U S P E N S I O N

This Procedure includes the following:

Elastomers and Suspension

Replacing Front Elastomers

WARNING

AfterANYadjustments,repairorserviceandBEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

NOTE: The following procedures are for wheelchair with front suspension forks only.

ELASTOMERS AND SUSPENSION

CAUTION

Weather conditions may affect elastomers. Invacare recommends that elastomers be re- placed once a year, otherwise the perfor- mance of the wheelchair may be affected.

NOTE: The performance of the wheelchair will be af- fected if elastomers ARE NOT the same on BOTH SIDES of the wheelchair.

NOTE: If elastomers squeak, lubricate the ends of the elastomers with a silicone based lubricant.

REPLACING FRONT ELASTOMERS (FIGURE 1)

WARNING

Ensure the detent ball protrudes past the fork BE- FOREuse.Otherwise,injuryordamagemayoccur.

1.Remove the bolt and locknut securing the fork to the fork stem.

2.Remove the EXISTING elastomer from the fork.

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 OUT- SIDE 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

Bolt

Fork Stem

SHOWN)

 

Bolt

 

Fork Stem

Elastomer

 

 

 

Fork Stem

Fork

 

 

Elastomer

Recess

 

 

 

Fork

 

 

 

 

Bolt

 

Locknut

Fork

 

FIGURE 1 - REPLACING FRONT ELASTOMERS

 

 

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Top End Terminator Jr specifications

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