Invacare 6266 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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Part No. 1089633 LEG EXTENSIONS AND
WHEELED WALKER ACCESSORIES
FIGURE 4 - TIGHTENING SWIVEL CASTERS
Swivel Caster Housing
Hex Nut
Wheel
Leg Tube
REPLACING FIXED WHEELS/SWIVEL CASTERS
NOTE: Refer to the INSTALLATION WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet.
FIXED WHEELS - MODEL NOS. 6270 AND 6271 (FIGURE 1)
Tools Required:
7/16-inch Boxed End Wrench (QTY. 2)
1. Position one (1) wrench on the hex screw and remove the locknut by using the other
wrench and turning COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
2. Remove the washers, wheel, bushing and hex screw that secure the wheel to the leg
extension.
3. Inspect washers, bushing and hex screw for wear and/or damage and replace if necessary.
4. To install new wheel, reverse STEPS 1-2.
SWIVEL CASTERS - MODEL NOS. 6273 AND 6267 (FIGURE 4)
Tools Required:
10-inch crescent wrench
1. Grip leg tube and using the crescent wrench, apply to hex nut.
2. Loosen swivel caster and unscrew from swivel caster housing.
3. Inspect swivel caster housing and leg tube for any damage. If damaged, replace
immediately.
4. Insert new swivel caster by screwing it into swivel caster housing and tightening with the
crescent wrench.
TIGHTENING SWIVEL CASTERS (FIGURE 4)
NOTE: Refer to the INSTALLATION WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet.
1. Remove swivel wheel attachments from front legs by depressing snap button.
2. Hold one (1) swivel wheel attachment with the wheel up as shown in FIGURE 4.
3. Turn hex nut CLOCKWISE with a wrench to tighten swivel caster.
4. Repeat STEPS 2-3 for remaining swivel wheel attachment.
5. Depress the snap buttons and slide the swivel wheel attachments onto the front legs of
the walker. Ensure that the snap button of each leg fully protrudes through the desired
adjustment hole and legs are adjusted so the walker sits level.