I V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S

Caster Angle Adjustment

 

 

 

When you change the seat angle, you must also change

SCREW

the caster angle so that the caster forks remain at a 90°

 

angle to the ground based on the side of the caster fork.

 

See figure 35. There are an infinite number of possible

 

caster angle.

 

 

 

 

WARNING!

Contact

your

Quantum

 

Rehab Provider before adjusting the

NUT

caster angle.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: A right-angle square is recommended for

 

aligning the caster forks to ensure 90° alignment to

 

the ground.

 

 

 

 

To change the caster angle:

 

 

 

1. Loosen the nut that fastens the

caster wheel

Figure 35. Caster Angle Adjustment

assembly to the frame.

 

 

 

2. Turn the screw to adjust the caster wheel to the

 

desired angle.

 

 

 

 

3. Tighten the nut.

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Make sure that both casters are adjusted to

 

the same angle.

 

 

 

 

Caster Wheel Removal

 

 

 

The caster wheels can be removed.

 

 

To remove the bolt-on caster wheel:

 

 

1. Remove the cap.

 

 

 

CAP

2. Remove the hardware that attaches the caster wheel

 

to the frame of your wheelchair. See figure 36.

 

3. Reinstall the cap.

 

 

 

 

4. Repeat for the other side if necessary.

Figure 36. Bolt-on Caster Removal

WARNING! Ensure all hardware is tightened and secure after making any adjustment, repair, or performing any service. Failure to do so may result in injury or product damage.

WARNING! Many of the screws, bolts, and nuts on your wheelchair are special, high-strength fasteners. contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for replacement hardware. Use of improper fasteners may cause your wheelchair to fail or may cause personal injury.

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Quantum INFMANU4169 manual Caster Angle Adjustment, To change the caster angle, Caster Wheel Removal