Replacing The Caster Locks - Invacare Fox Service Manual

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Invacare - Fox
7.7.7

Replacing the caster locks

ATTENTION: Danger of crushing to the hands and feet by the weight of the wheelchair!
· Pay attention to the hand and feet.
· Use proper lifting techniques.
Danger of injury due to uncontrolled movement of the wheelchair!
· Switch the vehicle's power system off (ON-/OFF key).
· Engage the drive motors.
· Secure the vehicle against rolling away by placing wedges under the wheels.
CAUTION!
Incorrect reassembly can damage the bearings and cause the steering wheels to fall out!
The single-row angular ball bearing rings are not identical on both sides! There is only one correct
way to insert them!
· Follow the assembly instructions precisely!
Requirements:
· Phillips screwdriver, size 2
· Phillips screwdriver, 19 mm (caster locks)
· Torque wrench
· large screwdriver, flat
· wooden block (approx.12 x 12x 30 cm for propping up vehicle)
Removing the caster lock:
·
Remove the swinging axle as described in chapter
7.7.2.
·
Remove the front wheels, as described in chapter
7.1.1.
·
Loosen and remove the screws (1) with a 19 mm
Phillips screwdriver and remove the locking plate
(2).
·
Remove the caster locks (4) from the swinging
axle.
·
Replace all parts.
Assembling the caster lock:
·
Assemble the parts in reverse order.
Note
Ensure that the correct caster locks (4) are inserted
(left-hand and right-hand sides have different locks).
Ensure that the sprung thrust pieces (3) are seated
precisely in the securing seat (2) when reassembling.
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