Castor Wheels; Adjusting The Castor Angle - Invacare XLT Max User Manual

5.13 CAMBER
The cambered rearwheel plate is mounted and
adjusted in the same way as the original rearwheel
plate, see above.
1. Make sure that the rib (A) on the rearwheel plate
and the chamfer (B) on the camber block is placed
downwards.
30
B
A

5.14 CASTOR WHEELS

The manoeuverability of the wheelchair is very much
dependent on the castors and their position relative
to the ground surface. The angle between the castor
housing and the ground should be 90 degrees.

5.14.1 Adjusting the castor angle

B
A
C
Adjusting the castor angle
To adjust the castor angle, loosen nuts (A) with 1-2
turns with a fixed spanner, while holding screws (B)
firmly in place with a 4 mm Allen key.
Adjust the castor housing to desired angle by inserting
the 5 mm Allen key in the hexagon
ning it to the desired angle. Retighten nuts (A).
Check that the castor is securely
fitted after replacement.
90 º
Tools: 4 mm Allen key
5 mm Allen key
10 mm fixed spanner
hole (C) and tur-
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