Invacare 9000 XDT - Manual

DISASSEMBLING THE EXISTING
FORK/STEM ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 1)
1. Remove and discard the dust cover.
2. Remove and discard the locknut that secures the fork
to the caster headtube.
3. Drop the front caster and fork out of the caster
headtube.
4. Remove the hex screw, washers and locknut that se-
cures the front caster to the fork. Discard the fork.
NOTE: Front casters will be assembled to NEW fork.
5. Disassemble the existing caster headtube assembly.
Refer to DISASSEMBLING THE EXISTING CASTER
HEADTUBE ASSEMBLY in this instruction sheet.
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for the
safe and proper installation and use of the 9000
XDT Tall Fork/Stem Conversion Kit:
GENERAL WARNING
DO NOT assemble or use this equipment
without first reading and understanding this instruc-
tion sheet. If you are unable to understand the Warn-
ings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare
professional, dealer or technical personnel if appli-
cable before attempting to install this equipment -
otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
INSTALLATION WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
FORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is
tightened securely.
All Kits Include the Following:
Description Quantity
Flanged Bearing 2
Dust Cover 2
Locknut 2
Fork Assembly 2
Bottom Sleeve With Bearing 2
1
NOTE: This instruction sheet pertains to the following Kits:
1070843 (chrome), for wheelchairs built before 10/97, and
Kit No. 1075042 (chrome), for wheelchairs built after 10/97.
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. If damage is
found, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Invacare for further
instructions.
FIGURE 1 - DISASSEMBLING THE EXISTING
FORK/STEM ASSEMBLY
Locknut
Dust Cover
Front Caster
and Fork
Caster Headtube
Hex Screw,
Washers and
Locknut
DISASSEMBLING THE EXISTING
CASTER HEADTUBE ASSEMBLY
(FIGURE 2)
NOTE: There are two (2) different bottom bearing assem-
blies. Refer to FIGURE 2 to determine the proper bearing.
1. Place a punch through the opening in the
BOTTOM flanged bearing or assembly housing of
the caster headtube and position it against the side of
the TOP flanged bearing.
2. Using a rubber mallet, gently tap the punch while mov-
ing it from side-to-side until the TOP flanged bearing
is free from the caster headtube. Discard the TOP
flanged bearing.
3. Place a punch through the opening in the caster head
tube and and position it against the side of the BOT-
TOM flanged bearing or assembly housing.
4. Using a rubber mallet, gently tap the punch while mov-
ing t from side-to-side until the BOTTOM flanged bear-
ing or assembly housing is free from the caster
headtube.
5. Repeat STEPS 1 through 4 for the opposite caster
headtube bearings.
6. Assemble the tall fork/stem assembly. Refer to AS-
SEMBLING THE TALL FORK/STEM ASSEMBLY
in this instruction sheet.
9000 XDT TALL FORK/STEM CONVERSION KIT
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Kit Nos. 1070843 and 1075042