Section 9-Casters; Removing/Installing Front Caster Assembly; Removing/Installing Front Fork Assembly - Invacare Compass XE Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 9—CASTERS

Removing/Installing Front Caster Assembly

If changing the size of the rear caster or the seat-to-floor height, this procedure
MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.1.
NOTE: To install or replace the front caster assembly, reverse STEPS 1‐2.
1. Remove the hex bolt, spacers and
locknut that secure the front caster to
the fork.
2. Remove the front caster from the fork.
NOTE: If replacing a front caster on a five or
eight(8) inch front fork, note the mounting
position of the existing front caster for
installation of the new front caster.
NOTE: If repositioning front casters on a five
or eight(8) inch front fork, refer to Changing
Seat‐to‐Floor Height on page 125 to determine
the front caster position needed for the required
seat‐to‐floor height.

Removing/Installing Front Fork Assembly

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.2 on page 96.
1. Remove the front caster assemblies from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing
Front Caster Assembly on page 95.
2. Remove the headtube cap.
3. Remove the locknut and washer(s)/spacer(s).
4. Drop the fork out of the caster headtube.
5. Slide the new fork into the caster headtube.
NOTE: Check bearing assemblies and replace if necessary.
6. Ensure that fork slides completely into the caster head tube.
7. Install washer(s)/spacer(s) and secure with locknut.
Part No 1127114
WARNING
Fork
Hex Bolt
Spacer
FIGURE 9.1 Removing/Installing Front
95
SECTION 9—CASTERS
Locknut
Caster Assembly
Compass™XE and Allegro®
M
B
Spacer
Front
Caster