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This Procedure includes the following:
Repairing/Replacing Pneumatic Caster Tire/Tube
Replacing/Repositioning/Installing Front Caster
Assemblies
Installing/Replacing Front Caster Forks
Adjusting Front Caster Headtubes
Repositioning Caster Headtubes on Wheelchair Frame
Installing Quick-Release Casters
WARNING
After adjustments and BEFORE use, make
sure all attaching hardware is securely
tightened, otherwise injury or damage
may occur.
NOTE: If replacing a front caster on a six or eight inch
front fork, note the mounting position of the existing front
caster for installation of the new front caster.
NOTE: If repositioning front casters on a six or eight inch
front fork, refer to CHANGING SEAT TO FLOOR
HEIGHT in PROCEDURE 7 of this manual to determine
the front caster position needed for the required front seat-
to-floor height.
NOTE: If replacing casters with a different size than what
was originally on the wheelchair, the caster height MUST
be adjusted to keep the wheelchair frame parallel to the
floor. Refer to ADJUSTING FRONT CASTER
HEADTUBES in this procedure of the manual.
3. Install new front caster and reverse STEP 1.
INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT
CASTER FORKS (FIGURE 2)
1. Remove the existing caster from the wheelchair. Re-
fer to REPLACING/REPOSITIONING/INSTALL-
ING FRONT CASTER ASSEMBLIES in this pro-
cedure of the manual.
2. Remove the dust cover.
3. Remove locknut and washer.
4. Drop the front caster and fork out of the caster
headtube.
5. Slide in the new caster fork.
6. Reassemble, except dust cover by reversing STEPS
1-5.
7. Repeat STEPS 1-6 for the opposite front caster, if
necessary.
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FIGURE 1 - REPLACING/REPOSITIONING/
INSTALLING FRONT CASTER ASSEMBLIES
Axle Spacer
Axle
Spacer
Front Caster
Hex
Screw
Fork
Locknut
Caster/Fork
Locknut
Washer
Washer
Dust Cover
Front
Caster
Headtube
FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING/REPLACING
FRONT CASTER FORKS
REPAIRING/REPLACING
PNEUMATIC CASTER TIRE/TUBE
WARNING
Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube
MUST be performed by an authorized
Invacare dealer or qualified technician.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires
should be checked periodically for
cracks and wear, and should be re-
placed when necessary.
REPLACING/REPOSITIONING/
INSTALLING FRONT CASTER
ASSEMBLIES (FIGURE 1)
1. Remove the hex screw, axle spacers and locknut
that secure the front caster to the fork.
2. Remove the existing front caster from the fork.