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INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS
(FIGURE 6)
WARNING
Pull on quick-release casters each time BE-
FORE using the wheelchair to make sure they
are securely locked onto the wheelchair frame.
There are several configurations of the quick
release caster. If caster fork stem DOES NOT
look like the drawing in FIGURE 6 when in-
stalled, DO NOT USE. Contact Customer Ser-
vice, 1-(800)-333-6900.
A NOTE ABOUT QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS
Quick-release casters are an option that allow for
quick and easy removal of the casters from the
wheelchair so the wheelchair can be stored and
transported conveniently. When using the quick-re-
lease caster option, a spring loaded caster head
tube cap will be used instead of a stem nut to se-
cure the front caster to the chair frame. Unlike the
stem nut, the caster head tube cap is not adjust-
able and thus caster flutter will be more evident with
the quick-release caster option than it would be with
the standard caster attaching hardware.
1. Remove the hex screw and locknut that secure
the front caster and the two (2) spacers to the
fork.
2. Remove the dust cover on the top of the head
tube.
3. While holding the fork and using a socket
wrench, remove the locknut that secures the
fork, and spacer in the headtube of the wheel-
chair.
NOTE: The dust cover and locknut are not used
with the quick release casters. Keep them for
future use.
4. Remove the existing fork and install the quick
release caster fork through the head tube of the
wheelchair making sure the fork stem is approxi-
mately 1/4-inch above the caster head tube.
Caster
Headtube
Approximately
1/4-inch
Dust
Cover
Locknut
Detent Pin
Quick-
Release
Caster
Headtube
Cap
Fork
Fork Stem
Spacer
Headtube
Quick-Release
Caster Fork
Stem
WARNING
Make sure the detent pin of the quick-release
caster headtube cap is fully released BEFORE
operating the wheelchair.
5. Depress the detent pin of the quick-release
caster headtube cap and install over the top of
the quick-release caster fork stem.
6. Release the detent pin of the quick-release
caster headtube cap and pull on the fork to make
sure the fork is securely attached to the wheel-
chair.
7. Reinstall the two (2) spacers and caster onto
the quick-release caster fork.
8. Repeat this procedure for the opposite side.
Hex Screw
FIGURE 6 - INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE
CASTERS
PROCEDURE 5 CASTERS
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