Invacare 9000 Wheelchairs Wheelchair User Manual


 
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FIGURE 1 - CONNECTING/REMOVING THE
STEERING LINK TO/FROM THE FORK
Steering Link
Steering Pin
(REMOVED)
Fork Spring
(Straight Section)
Fork
Hole
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STEERING LINK
This procedure includes the following:
Connecting/Removing the Steering Link to/from
the Fork
CONNECTING/REMOVING THE
STEERING LINK TO/FROM THE
FORK (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
The steering link MUST be removed from the fork
for attendant operation. Otherwise the attendant
will be unable to steer the wheelchair properly.
The steering link MUST be connected to the fork
when the CLD is in use. Otherwise the user will be
unable to steer the wheelchair safely.
Connecting
1. Compress and hold the straight section of the fork
spring by pushing the fork spring horizontally towards
the fork.
2. Insert the steering pin into the hole in the fork.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the caster to align
the steering pin with the hole in the fork.
3. Release the straight section of the fork spring.
4. Ensure the spring has secured the steering pin in
place by lifting up on the steering link.
Removing
1. Compress and hold the straight section of the fork
spring by pushing the fork spring horizontally towards
the fork.
2. Pull up on the steering pin to remove from the fork.