Invacare CRFTI Owners Manual - Page 54

SECTION 8-WHEELS Installing the Caster 1. Align the caster with the desired mounting holes in the fork. 2. Insert the threaded bushing with mounting screw, through the two axle spacers and caster. DO NOT use excessive force. ƽ WARNING Use Loctite™242 when reinstalling the mounting screw into the threaded bushing. Otherwise the fork can become disassembled. Possible injury or damage could result. 3. Apply Loctite 242 to the mounting screw. 4. Reinstall the mounting screw into the threaded bushing and tighten securely. Fork Mounting Screw Mounting Screw Axle Spacer Axle Spacer Caster Threaded Bushing FIGURE 8.16 Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies - Suspension Forks Removing/Installing the Fork Assembly NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.17 on page 55. NOTE: If replacing a fork, note the mounting position of the existing front caster for installation of the new fork. Removing Fork Assembly 1. Remove the front caster from the fork. Refer to Removing Front Caster on page 53. 2. Perform one of the following: • Standard Forks ‐ Remove locknut and washer securing the fork, and spacer from the fork stem (Detail "A"). • Suspension Fork (Detail "B") ‐ a. Refer to Removing the Elastomer on page 56 to remove the elastomer and suspension fork bottom to access the locknut and washer. b. Remove locknut and washer securing the suspension fork top and spacer from the fork stem. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 54 Part No 1134872