14 WHEELS/FORKS
14.3 Seat-To-Floor Height Adjustment
WARNING
Repositioning the axle plates (seat-to-floor height) MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
14.4 Adjusting Forks
1.
Remove the dust cover from the caster headtube.
2.
To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter,
perform the following check:
A.
Tip back the wheelchair to floor.
B.
Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously.
C.
Let casters drop to bottom of arc (wheels should swing once
to one-side, then IMMEDIATELY rest in a straight downward
position).
D. Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing.
3.
Test wheelchair for maneuverability.
4.
Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 1-3 until correct.
5.
Snap dust cover into the caster headtube.
6.
Repeat STEPS 1-5 for opposite side, if necessary.
Solara 3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
Locknut
FIGURE 14.2 Adjusting Forks
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Dust Cover
Caster
Headtube
Part No 1154295