Invacare Power Tiger Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 12—WHEELS
Power Tiger™ 86 Part No 1134839
5. Slide the new fork into the caster head tube.
NOTE: Check bearing assemblies. Replace if necessary.
6. Ensure new fork slides completely into caster headtube.
7. Install nylon washer and secure with locknut.
ƽ WARNING
Improper positioning of the washer will prohibit the free movement of the forks
which may result in injury to the occupant.
8. Install the caster onto the new fork. Refer to Removing/Installing Front Casters on
page 85.
9. Install headtube cap.
FIGURE 12.5 Replacing Forks
Changing the Caster Position
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT decrease the wheelbase
length by adjusting the front casters to
either of the two forward positions.
ALWAYS use the rear most mounting
hole. Moving the front casters back by
using the forward positions causes the
wheelchair to decrease in stability which
may result in injury to the occupant and/
or assistant.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 12.6.
FIGURE 12.6 Changing the Caster Position
Fork
Locknut
Caster Headtube
Headtube Cap
Nylon Washer
Wheelchair
Frame
Front
Caster
ALWAYS Use This
Mounting Position
DO NOT Use These Forward
Mounting Positions
Rear of
Wheelchair
Front of
Wheelchair