Activeforever Invacare Tracer IV Wheelchair - Manual (Page 39)

SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS
Part No. 1110558 39 Tracer ® IV
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS
ƽ WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Installing/Replacing Front Casters and Forks
ƽ WARNING
Make sure both fork/caster assemblies are the same size before using the wheelchair.
Otherwise injury may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.1.
NOTE: This procedure can be performed if replacing the exact same size front caster.
1. Remove the dust cover.
2. Remove the locknut and nylon washer that secure the fork to the caster headtube.
3. Drop the fork assembly out of the caster headtube.
4. Remove the existing fork stem washer from the existing fork assembly.
NOTE: If caster replacement is desired, refer to
Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube on
page 41.
5. Install existing fork stem washer onto
new fork assembly.
6. Slide the new fork assembly into the
caster headtube.
NOTE: Ensure caster is mounted in the same
height position as the existing fork/caster
assembly before installing.
7. Reassemble by reversing STEPS 1-2.
8. Repeat STEPS 1-7 for the opposite fork
assembly.
FIGURE 8.1 Installing/Replacing Front
Casters and Forks
9. Adjust the forks. Refer to Adjusting Forks on page 40.
Dust Cover
Locknut
Nylon Washer
Caster Headtube
Fork Assembly
Fork Stem
Washer
Height
Mounting
Positions