FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING THE
ANTI-TIPPERS
SECTION 8 | ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS |
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LOCKSTIPPERS/WHEEL
1.Depress the release buttons and insert the anti-tippers with the anti-tipper wheels pointing toward the ground/floor into the wheelchair frame tubing as shown in FIGURE 2.
2.Ensure that the release button of the anti-tipper fully protrudes out of the hole in the bottom of the wheelchair frame tubing.
3.Place the wheelchair on a flat surface.
Anti-Tipper Wheels
Anti-Tipper
Release Buttons
Rear Frame Tubing
FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE
ANTI-TIPPERS
-ANTI
4.Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/ floor.
NOTE: A 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/ floor MUST be maintained at all times.
5.If the distance between the bottom of anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor is not 1-1/2 to 2-inches, adjust anti-tippers. Refer to ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS in this section of the manual.
ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS (FIGURE 3)
NOTE: A 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/ floor MUST be maintained at all times.
1. Place the wheelchair on a flat surface.
NOTE: If adjusting anti-tippers on recliner mod- els, ensure back canes are in the upright posi- tion BEFORE making adjustments.
Release Buttons
1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance
2. Press the release buttons on the wheeled portion of the anti-tipper and
slide it up or down to the desired adjustment hole.
3.Check to make sure that the release buttons are fully engaged in adjustment holes.
4.Ensure both anti-tippers are adjusted to the same height.
5.Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/ floor.
6.If the distance between the bottom of anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor is not 1-1/2 to 2-inches, repeat STEPS 2-5 until the distance is 1-1/2 to 2-inches.
7.If the 1-1/2 to 2-inch distance cannot be achieved with the anti-tippers, a different model may be required. Contact an Invacare dealer or qualified technician.
Tracer® EXI | 36 | Part No. 1110547 |
