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1. Remove the dust cover.
2. To properly tighten the caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the
following check:
A. Tip back the wheelchair to floor.
B. Simultaneously pivot both forks and casters to the top of their arc.
C. Let the casters drop to the bottom of the arc (wheels should swing once to one-
side, then immediately rest in a straight downward position).
D. Adjust the locknuts according to freedom of the caster swing.
3. Test the wheelchair for maneuverability.
4. Readjust the locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 2-3 until correct.
5. Snap the dust cover over the locknut and stem.
Replacing Front Casters
1. Remove the hex screw, washers and locknut that secure the front caster to the fork.
2. Install the new front caster onto the wheelchair by reversing STEP 1.
3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite front caster if necessary.
HAND BRAKES/WHEEL LOCKS
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all
attaching
hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage may result.
DO NOT leave the Bariatric Transport on inclined surfaces. The wheel locks and
hand brakes may not hold the Bariatric Transport on inclined surfaces due to the
wheelchair’s increased weight capacity.
Wheel locks are NOT brakes. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with
the wheel locks.
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should
