Invacare Wheelchair ADJUSTING FORKS (FIGURE 1)

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PROCEDURE 8 CASTERS

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.

Dust Cover

Locknut

Nylon Washer

Fork

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

1-3 until correct.

5. Snap dust cover into the caster headtube.

FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING FORKS

Caster

Caster

Headtube

Contents

Main WARNING SPECIAL NOTES TABLE OF CONTENTS A B L E S TABLE OF CONTENTS s except where specified. wheelchair The following procedures refer to POWER 9000 and EXCEL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: All specifications are approximate. EXCEL INTEGRATED SLING SEAT NOTE: 18-in. wide x 16-in. deep wheelchair with MKIV RII electronics. SPECIFICATIONS POWER 9000 NOTE: 18-inch wide x 16-inch deep wheelchair with MKIV RII electronics. PERFORMANCE GENERAL WARNINGS GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ESCALATORS? SORRY! NOTE: The front motor mounting holes are reserved for future applications. EXCEL FACTORY SETTINGS USERS' WEIGHT 200 LBS AND UNDER - USERS' WEIGHT 201 TO 250 LBS - Page Page SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Checking Battery Charge Level TROUBLESHOOTING - MECHANICAL WARNING SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGPROCEDURE 2 TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL DONT DO . wheelchair CHECKING BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 FRONT RIGGINGSPROCEDURE 3 INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTRESTS (FIGURE 1) ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 3 REPLACING HEEL LOOPS (FIGURE 4) RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS AND/OR ADJUSTING CALFPADS (FIGURE 6) ARMSPROCEDURE 4 ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT, REMOVING OR REPLACING ARMRESTS (FIGURE 1) ADJUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT ARMRESTS (FIGURE 2) REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING STRAP (FIGURE 2) U Y PROCEDURE 5UPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING STRAP REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 1) PREPARING MKIV JOYSTICK FOR USE (FIGURE 1) REPOSITIONING MKIV JOYSTICK (FIGURE 2) REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINING STRAP ADJUSTING FORKS (FIGURE 1) INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/FROM BATTERY BOXES (FIGURE 1) PROCEDURE 9 BATTERIES CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES DIRECT MOUNT METHOD (FIGURE 2 AND 3). NOTE: It will be necessary to trim excess tie-wrap in order to install the battery box top(s). Page Battery Cable Battery Clamp Cover NEGATIVE (-) Battery Terminal/Post and Battery Clamp POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal/Post (Note position of battery clamp) PROCEDURE 9 BATTERIES Page TRANSPORTING EXCEL Push Brackets Crossbraces ADJUSTING/REPLACING TELESCOPING FRONT RIGGING SUPPORT (FIGURE 3) Locknuts H-Block Socket Bolt Wheelchair Frame ADJUSTING FLIP-UP REMOVABLE FOOTBOARD (FIGURE 4) ADJUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT (FIGURE 5) Release Handle Knob - High Back Captain's Seats Only Flip Up Footboard REMOVING/INSTALLING CAPTAIN'S SEAT (FIGURE 6) DISCONNECTING/CONNECTING LIMIT SWITCH (FIGURE 7) REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS (FIGURE 8) REPOSITIONING BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTOR (FIGURE 9) Spiral Wire Cover Battery Charger Cable NOTE: Accurate readings are displayed when in neutral. Locknut Hex Bolt CHARGING BATTERIES (FIGURE 11) REPLACING BATTERIES BATTERY TRAY INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES (FIGURE 12) ENGAGING/DISENGAGING CLUTCHES (FIGURES 15 AND 16) TRANSPORTING POWER 9000 (FIGURE 1) WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES (FIGURE 2) PROCEDURE 11RWD WHEELCHAIRS CHARGING BATTERIES (FIGURE 3) REPLACING BATTERIES INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES (FIGURE 4) BATTERY TRAY (FIGURE 5) ENGAGING/DISENGAGING CLUTCHES (FIGURES 6 AND 7) USING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS* INSTALLING/REMOVING ANTI- TIPPERS (FIGURE 10) INSTALLING OPTIONAL CLUTCH EXTENSION HANDLES (FIGURE 11) Page Page LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY