Replacing Glide Forks - Standard Sided - Permobil Aero Z 2 Series Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 11: CASTERS, FORKS AND CASTER PIN LOCKS

Replacing Glide Forks - Standard Sided

Tools Needed:
• Two 3 mm Allen Wrenches
• 17 mm Socket Wrench
1. Remove the casters. See "Glide Forks - Replacing Casters -
Standard Forks" on page 11-6 or "Slipstream Single-Sided
Forks – Replacing Casters" on page 11-4.
2. Remove the Allen screws from the fork pivot and push out
the pivot axle. See Figure 11-7.
3. Separate the two halves of the Glide fork.
4. Using the Socket Wrench, loosen and remove the locknut
and washer from the fork stem. Slide the fork pivot and
caster cap off of the fork stem. Slide the caster cap and
replacement fork pivot onto the fork stem and holding the
parts in place, slide the washer onto the fork stem and
tighten the locknut.
5. Push firmly on the two halves of the Glide fork with the
elastomer in place, aligning the holes of the fork pivot with
the fork. Insert the pivot axle, reinstall the Allen screws and
securely tighten.
6. Reinstall the casters. See "Glide Forks - Standard Forks –
Replacing Casters" on page 11-6 or "Slipstream Single-Sided
Forks – Replacing Casters" on page 11-4.
I WARNING
Do not attempt any of the procedures in this chapter if the chair
is occupied.
If you ignore this Warning, serious injury to the occupant will occur.
Permobil Aero Z & ZRA Owner's Manual
Replacing Glide Forks
Fork Pivot
Pivot Axle
Washer
Locknut
Allen
Screw
C Spring
Axle
Washer
Allen Screw
Spacer
11-7
Figure 11-7
Fork Stem
Caster Cap
Allen Screw
Elastomer
Fork
Allen Screw
C Spring
Washer
Spacer
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