Invacare TDX Spree Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 10—FORKS
Part No 1149267 53 TDX® SC TDX® Spree
SECTION 10—FORKS
ƽ WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced.
Adjusting Forks
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 10.1.
1. Removetheretainingscrewthatsecurestheheadtubecoverinplace.
2. Removetheheadtubecover(notshown)fromthecasterheadtube.
3. Toproperlytightencasterjournalsystemandguardagainstflutter,performthe
followingcheck:
A. Tipbackthewheelchairtofloor.
B. Pivotbothforksandcasterstotop
oftheirarcsimultaneously.
C. Letcastersdroptobottomofarc
(wheelsshouldswingoncetoone
side,thenimmediatelyrestina
straightdownwardposition).
D. Adjustlocknutsaccordingto
freedomofcasterswing.
FIGURE 10.1 Adjusting Forks
4. Testwheelchairformaneuverability.
5. Readjustlocknutsifnecessary,andrepeatSTEPS13untilcorrect.
6. Snap
headtubecoverintothecasterheadtube.
7. Reinstallretainingscrews.
Locknut
Fork
Retaining Screw
Caster Headtube
Headtube Cover