Front Casters; Installing/Replacing Front Casters And Forks - Invacare Tracer IV Heavy Duty User Manual

Front Casters

9 Front Casters
WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise
injury or damage may occur.
9.1

Installing/Replacing Front Casters and Forks

WARNING
Make sure both fork/caster assemblies are the same size before using the wheelchair. Otherwise injury may occur.
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This procedure can be performed if replacing the exact same size front caster.
1. Remove the dust cover.
2. Remove the locknut and nylon washer that secure the fork to the caster headtube.
3. Drop the fork assembly out of the caster headtube.
4. Remove the existing fork stem washer from the existing fork assembly.
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If caster replacement is desired, refer to on page 50.
5. Install existing fork stem washer onto new fork assembly.
6. Slide the new fork assembly into the caster headtube.
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Ensure caster is mounted in the same height position as the existing fork/caster assembly before installing.
7. Reassemble by reversing STEPS 1-2.
8. Repeat STEPS 1-7 for the opposite fork assembly.
Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair
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Part No. 1110558