Invacare CT7A user manual Adjusting Anti-tipper, Replacing Anti-tipper, Injury or property damage

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12 ANTI-TIPPER

Adjusting Anti-tipper

￿ WARNING

When anti-tippers are used, anti-tippers MUST be adjusted to maintain a 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/ floor. This spacing should ALWAYS be checked whenever adjustments/changes are made to the wheelchair. Failure to maintain proper spacing may result in the chair tipping over backward causing serious injury or property damage.

1.Press in the lock button that secures the anti-tipper wheel assembly to the anti-tipper bar.

2.Adjust the height of the anti-tipper wheels to between 1-1/2 and 2-inches of the ground/floor.

3.Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite anti-tipper.

Replacing Anti-tipper

￿ WARNING

When anti-tippers are used, anti-tippers MUST be adjusted to maintain a 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor. This spacing should ALWAYS be checked whenever adjustments/changes are made to the wheelchair. Failure to maintain proper spacing may result in the chair tipping over backward causing serious

injury or property damage.

1.Press in the release button that secures the existing anti-tipper to the anti-tipper bracket and remove the anti-tipper from the anti-tipper bracket.

2.Insert the new anti-tipper into the anti-tipper bracket until lock buttons protrude out of mounting hole.

3.Press in the lock button on the anti-tipper bar and install the anti-tipper wheels onto the new anti-tipper bar.

4.Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite anti-tipper.

5.Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground floor.

6.If necessary, adjust the height of the anti-tippers. Refer to Adjusting Anti-tipper on page 85.

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Contents Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Contents Seat ANTI-TIPPER General SymbolsLimited Warranty General Guidelines SafetyWheelchair User Stability Warning Wheelchair Tie Down RestraintsOperating Information Repair and Service InformationSeat Positioning Straps Weight TrainingTire Pressure and Information Label Locations OverviewSerial Number Label Location Component Identification Typical Product Parameters  All specifications are approximate70, 75, 80 Back Upholstery FoldoverCasters Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety/Handling of WheelchairsStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Lengthening Wheelbase ShorteningReaching, Leaning Backwards Coping with Everyday Obstacles Reaching, Leaning Bending Forward BackwardsTipping Curbs TippingMoving Up Stairs StairwaysStairways Moving Down StairsTransferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsSafety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionInspect Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust MonthlyMaintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions TroubleshootingSuggested Maintenance Procedures Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube Tire wear is excessive if Footrest Adjusting/Replacing Standard FootrestReplacing the Footrest Adjusting Footplate Angle Adjusting the FootrestAdjustmentsDepth Adjusting Footplate DepthArms Installing the Swingaway Padded Armrest SocketLeft Side Armrest Socket Right Side Armrest SocketShort Mounting Plunger Pin Adjusting Height Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Swingaway Padded ArmrestRemoving Adjusting T-Arm Height  To remove the T-arm, reverse this procedureAdjusting T-Arm Position Unfolding/Folding the Back BackDetail C Detail a Folding the Back Detail B Unfolding the Back For this procedure, refer to Figure Back Angle AdjustmentRepeat Steps 2-6 for remaining back cane Detail D DetailWhen installed Hole in adjustmentThis orientation Square will align withOption Back Upholstery Cover Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery The back upholstery cover is designed for three reasons Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Adjusting the Tautness of the BackInstalling the Lumbar Strap Removing the Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryInstalling the Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Removing the Back Upholstery CoverDetail a Detail B Installing the Back Upholstery CoverBack Canes Detail E Removing/Installing Foldover Back UpholsteryBack Height Adjustment Installing Foldover Back UpholsteryRemoving Foldover Back Upholstery Front WheelchairBack Cane Hole NumberInstalling Removing/Installing the Back FrameReplacing Seat Upholstery SeatDetail a Seat Angle AdjustmentDetail a Seat Angle Adjustment Invacare CrossfireT7A WheelchairAdjusting the Wheel Lock Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksWheel Locks Replacing the Wheel LockChanging Wheel Lock Handle Position Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksConfiguration Detail a Wheel Lock in PUSH-TO-LOCK ConfigurationConverting From Pull-to-Lock to Push-to-Lock Wheel LockWheels Removing/Installing Rear WheelsRemoving/Installing Rear Wheels Adjusting Quick-Release AxlesReplacing Quad-Release Axles Adjusting Quad-Release Handles In and/or OutHandrim Replacement Adjusting Quad-Release Handle In and/or OutRemoving Play from Rear Wheels Removing Play from Rear WheelsHandrim Replacement Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tire/TubeAdjusting Wheelbase Length, Adjusting Center Gravity COG Adjusting Wheelbase Length, Adjusting Center of Gravity COGFront Rear Wheelchair Socket Screw Mounting PositionsRepositioning the Camber Tube Clamps Repositioning the Camber Tube ClampsReversing the Camber Tube Clamp Direction Repositioning the Camber Tube Clamp Socket ScrewsCamber Tube Direction Facing Rear of Wheelchair OccurFacing Front of Wheelchair Adjusting Wheelbase Width Installing the Camber Tube Removing/Installing the Camber TubeRemoving the Camber Tube Detail a Correct Orientation for Each Camber Tube  Standright. behind the wheelchair to determine left or Adjusting the Camber TubeDetail a Side View  For this procedure, refer to on page 74 and Figure Determining/Setting Toe In/Toe OutTop View of Wheelchair Top View of Wheelchair Adjusting Fork TensionAdjusting Fork Tension Standard Forks Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster AssembliesSuspension Forks Removing the Caster  One mounting screw will not turnInstalling the Caster Installing the CasterOne Sided Fork Removing the CasterRemoving Fork Assembly Removing/Installing the Fork AssemblyInstalling Fork Assembly Detail a Standard Fork Removing/Installing the Elastomers Suspension Forks OnlyDetail B Suspension Fork Detail C ONE Sided ForkRemoving/Installing the Elastomers Suspension Forks Only Installing the ElastomerAnti-Tipper Adjusting/Replacing Anti-tipperReplacing Anti-tipper Adjusting Anti-tipperInjury or property damage Detail a ANTI-TIPPER Adjustment Holes211/8 Anti-Tipper Canada USA