Section 7-Casters; Replacing/Adjusting Front Forks; Replacing; Adjusting - Invacare Transport Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 7—CASTERS
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced when necessary.

Replacing/Adjusting Front Forks

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.

Replacing

1. Remove the caster from the fork. Refer to Replacing Front Casters on page 30.
2. Remove the dust cover.
3. Remove the locknut and nylon washer that secure the fork to the caster headtube.
4. Drop the fork out of the caster headtube.
5. Slide the new fork into the caster headtube and reassemble by reversing STEPS 1-4.
6. Adjust the forks. Refer to Adjusting on page 29.
7. Repeat STEPS 1-6 for the opposite fork, if necessary.

Adjusting

1. Remove the dust cover.
2. To properly tighten the caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the
following check:
A. Tip back the transport chair to floor.
B. Simultaneously pivot both forks and casters to the top of their arc.
C. Let the casters drop to the bottom of the arc (wheels should swing once to one-side,
then immediately rest in a straight downward position).
D. Adjust the locknuts according to freedom of the caster swing.
3. Test the transport chair for maneuverability.
4. Readjust the locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 2-3 until correct.
5. Snap the dust cover over the locknut and stem.
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SECTION 7—CASTERS
Transport Chairs