SECTION 9—CASTERS
Compass™XE
and Allegro®
96
Part No 1127114
8. Reinstall
existing/new
front
casters
onto
the
wheelchair.
Refer
to
Removing/Installing
Front
Caster
Assembly
on
page 95.
9. To
properly
tighten
caster
journal
system
and
guard
against
flutter,
perform
the
following
check:
A. Tip
front
of
wheelchair
off
floor.
B. Pivot
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.
E. Test
wheelchair
for
maneuverability.
FIGURE 9.2
Removing/Installing Front Fork Assembly
Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube
WARNING
Replacement of front caster tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified
technician.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced.
*NOTE:
Refer
to
Front
Seat
‐
to
‐
Floor
Height
Settings
‐
Spacer
on
Bottom
on
page 129.
for
proper
spacer
placement.
*Spacer
Washers
Caster Head Tube
Head Tube Cap
Fork
Locknut