Replacing/Adjusting Casters - Invacare Top End Everyday Series User Manual

6.16 Replacing/Adjusting Casters

WARNING
Changing the size/type of and/or repositioning the front
casters can affect the performance of the wheelchair.
Contact Invacare at the telephone numbers on the back
of this manual before performing this procedure.
 Non-suspension casters cannot be adjusted as they
mount in one position.
1. Perform one of the following:
• Non-Suspension Fork - Remove the bolt and locknut that
secure the front caster to the fork.
• Suspension Fork - Perform the following steps:
i. Using two allen wrenches, turn in opposite directions and
remove one mounting screw from the fork.
ii. Remove the mounting screw/threaded sleeve assembly
that secures the front caster and two spacers to the fork.
2. Remove front caster and axle spacers from fork.
3. Perform one of the following:
• Non-Suspension Fork - Install the new caster, bolt, locknut and
axle spacers onto the fork and securely tighten.
• Suspension Fork - Perform the following steps:
i. Determine the desired mounting hole for the caster
installation.
ii. Line up the front caster and two spacers with the
mounting hole in the fork determined in STEP B-i.
iii. Reinstall the mounting screw/threaded sleeve assembly
through the fork, front caster and two spacers.
4. Reinstall the mounting screw into the threaded sleeve and tighten
securely.
Part No 1171801
 If replacing front casters with a different size than what was
originally on the wheelchair, the front caster height MUST be
adjusted to keep the wheelchair frame parallel to the floor. The
size of the rear wheels may also need adjustment.
Non-Suspension Caster
Bolt
Spacer
Mounting
Positions
Mounting
Screw/
Threaded
Sleeve
65
Fork
Caster
Suspension Caster
Fork
Invacare® Top End® Everyday Series
6 WHEELS
Locknut
Spacer
Mounting
Screw
Spacer
Front Caster