9.7 Caster wheels and caster forks
WARNING
Failure of caster wheels or caster forks
Falling, severe injury due to the wheelchair tipping over
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Regularly inspect the caster wheels and caster forks for damage.
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Regularly clean and oil the caster wheel axles and the threaded axles on the caster forks, especially in case of
stiffness.
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Inform the responsible qualified personnel in case of permanent changes to the driving characteristics.
The combination of caster wheels and caster forks ensures the ability to hold a straight line and navigate bends
securely.
The caster wheels and caster forks have been assembled by the qualified personnel according to the order.
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9.7.1 Approach in case of stiffness
In case of stiffness, the caster forks or caster wheel axles should be cleaned and oiled.
Oiling the caster forks
1) Use a screwdriver to pry the cap off the caster fork housing (see fig. 11, item 1).
2) Remove dirt from the caster fork around the hexagon nut (see fig. 11, item 2).
3) Add a few drops of thin, resin-free oil to the housing (sewing machine oil).
4) Close the housing.
Oiling the caster axle
1) Remove dirt from the caster axle (e.g. hairs).
2) Lubricate the caster axle between the caster wheel and caster fork with a few drops of thin, resin-free oil (sew
ing machine oil) (see fig. 12, item 2).
9.8 Anti-tipper
WARNING
Incorrectly adjusted anti-tipper
Risk of falling as a result of incorrectly adjusted anti-tipper.
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The anti-tipper may only be adjusted by qualified personnel.
One or two anti-tipper wheels may be installed depending on the wheelchair version (see fig. 38, item 1).
In the Basketball version, an anti-tipper pad protects the respective anti-tipper housing (see fig. 38, item 2).
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