9 FRONT CASTERS
Invacare
®
Concept 45 Wheelchair
46
Part No. 1088191
9 Front Casters
9.1
Installing/Replacing Five/Eight Inch Front Casters/Forks
1.
Remove the dust cover.
2.
Remove the locknut and nylon washer that secures the fork to the
caster headtube.
3.
Drop the fork assembly out of the caster headtube.
4.
Slide the new fork assembly into the caster headtube.
5.
Reassemble by reversing STEPS 1-3.
6.
Repeat STEPS 1-6 for the opposite fork assembly.
7.
Adjust the forks. Refer to Adjusting Forks on page 47.
FIGURE
1
Installing/Replacing Five/Eight Inch Front Casters/Forks
WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise
injury or damage may occur.
WARNING
Make sure both fork/caster assemblies are the same size before using the wheelchair, otherwise injury may occur.
This procedure can be performed if replacing the
exact same size front caster.
If caster tire/tube replacement is desired, refer to
Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube on page 33.
Dust Cover
Locknut
Nylon Washer
Caster Headtube
Fork Assembly
Fork Stem Washer