Invacare Wheelchair manual Adjusting Forks Figure, S T E R S

PROCEDURE 8 CASTERS

C A S T E R S

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Adjusting Forks

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

ADJUSTING FORKS (FIGURE 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.Tip back the wheelchair to floor.

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

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

d.Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing.

3.Test wheelchair for maneuverability.

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

5.Snap dust cover into the caster headtube.

Dust Cover

Locknut

Nylon Washer

Caster

Headtube

Fork

Caster

FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING FORKS

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