Adjusting forks, Note: for this procedure, refer to figure 8.6, Remove the dust cover from the caster headtube – Invacare XtraTM 1026793 User Manual

Page 56: A. tip back the wheelchair to floor, Test wheelchair for maneuverability, Snap dust cover into the caster headtube, Repeat steps 1-5 for opposite side, if necessary, Dust cover, Figure 8.6 adjusting forks

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SECTION 8—WHEELS

Part No 1026793

Adjusting Forks

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.6.

1. Remove the dust cover from the caster headtube.

2. To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the

following check:

A. Tip back the 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.

3. Test wheelchair for maneuverability.

4. Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 1-3 until correct.

5. Snap dust cover into the caster headtube.

6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for opposite side, if necessary.

FIGURE 8.6 Adjusting Forks

Dust Cover

Caster Headtube

Fork

Locknut

Caster Headtube

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