Invacare 1073955 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS
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SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS
ƽ WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. Damage to components
may occur.
Replacing/Installing Front Caster Assemblies
ƽ WARNING
The seat height, seat depth, back angle, pivot point of seat frame, seating system, caster
position, size and position of the rear wheels, as well as the user condition directly relate
to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the nine
may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be
performed by a qualified technician.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 8.1.
1. Remove themountingscrew,spacersandlocknutthatsecurethefrontcastertothe
fork.
2. Remove thefrontcasterfromthefork.
NOTE:Ifreplacingafrontcasteronasixoreightinchfrontfork,notethemountingpositionof
theexistingfrontcasterforinstallationofthenewfrontcaster.
NOTE:Ifrepositioningfrontcastersonasixoreightinchfrontfork,Invacarerecommendsthat
thisprocedurebeperformedbyanauthorizedInvacaredealerorqualifiedtechnician.
3. ReplacefrontcasterandreverseSTEPS1‐2.
FIGURE 8.1 Replacing/Installing Front Caster Assemblies
Mounting
Screw
Fork
Spacer
Front Caster
Locknut
Spacer