Procedure 3 - Front Casters; Front Caster Mounting Adjustments - Invacare 9000 Series Service Manual

PROCEDURE 3
This Procedure Includes the Following:

Front Caster Mounting Adjustments

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FRONT CASTER MOUNTING
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ADJUSTMENTS (FIGURE 1)
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NOTE: Refer to Procedure 1 - General Guidelines
which include GENERAL and SPECIFIC WARNINGS
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for the 9000SL, 9000XT, 9000XDT, and 9000XT RE-
CLINER.
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1. Remove the hex screw, washers and locknut that
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secures the front caster to the fork.
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2. Reposition the front caster on the fork to the deter-
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mined mounting hole. Refer to CHANGING SEAT-
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TO-FLOOR HEIGHT in PROCEDURE 4 of this
manual to determine front caster mounting hole for
front caster size and seat-to-floor height.
3. Secure front caster to fork with existing hex screw
and locknut. Securely tighten.
WA R N I N G
Make sure both front casters are positioned
in the same mounting hole BEFORE using the
wheelchair; otherwise injury may result.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite front caster.
Fork
Hex Screw
FIGURE 1 - FRONT CASTER MOUNTING
ADJUSTMENTS
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FRONT CASTERS
Locknut
Washer
Front Caster
Washer