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9 FRONT CASTERS 7. To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the following check: A. Tip back of wheelchair to floor. B. Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously. C. Let casters drop to bottom of arc (wheels should swing once to one-side, then IMMEDIATELY rest in a straight downward position). D. Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing. 8. Test wheelchair for maneuverability. 9. Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 7-8 until correct. 10. Snap dust cover over the locknut and stem. DETAIL "A" Dust Cover 2-inch Extension Spacer Locknut Fork Stem Caster Headtube Front Caster and Fork FIGURE 1 Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-Inch Front Casters and Forks 9.2 Adjusting Front Caster Mounting ƽ WARNING Front Caster mounting adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. Part No. 1056953 61 Invacare® 9000 Series Wheelchair

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9
FRONT CASTERS
Part No. 1056953
61
Invacare® 9000 Series Wheelchair
7.
To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the following check:
A.
Tip back of wheelchair to floor.
B.
Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously.
C.
Let casters drop to bottom of arc (wheels should swing once to one-side, then IMMEDIATELY rest in a straight downward position).
D.
Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing.
8.
Test wheelchair for maneuverability.
9.
Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 7-8 until correct.
10.
Snap dust cover over the locknut and stem.
FIGURE 1
Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-Inch Front Casters and Forks
9.2
Adjusting Front Caster Mounting
±
WARNING
Front Caster mounting adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
Front Caster and
Fork
Caster Headtube
Locknut
Dust Cover
Fork Stem
2-inch Extension
Spacer
DETAIL “A”