WARNING
Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and re- lease buttons fully protruding out of release button holes BEFORE using wheelchair.
DO NOT operate the wheelchair if the anti- tippers CANNOT be positioned so that they extend BEYOND the outer edge of the rear wheels or if a 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance CANNOT be acheived - otherwise injury or damage may occur. Contact a quali- fied technician.
Installing Anti-tippers (FIGURE 7)
1.Press the rear release buttons of the anti-tipper and insert the anti-tipper into the opening in the anti-tipper mounting bracket until the front release buttons lock in into the front mounting hole.
2.Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti- tipper wheel and the ground/floor.
NOTE: A 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the floor must be maintained.
3.If the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheel and the ground/floor is NOT between 1-1/2 to 2-inches refer to ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPERS in this procedure of the manual.
4.Visually inspect the anti-tippers to ensure that they extend beyond the outer edge of the rear wheel.
5.If the anti-tippers DO NOT extend beyond the outer edge of the rear wheel, contact a qualified technician for a NEW anti-tipper model OR to adjust the anti- tipper mounting bracket.
Front Release Button
Rear Release Button
Anti-tipper | Anti-tipper | Front |
Mounting Mounting
BracketHole
Rear Mounting Hole
(DO NOT USE)
Ground
1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance
FIGURE 7 - INSTALLING ANTI-TIPPERS
2.While performing STEP 1, perform one (1) of the fol- lowing:
A.FOR WHEELCHAIRS WITH THE LONG ANTI- TIPPERS - Slide the anti-tipper extension to one
(1) of the five (5) mounting holes and allow the release button to lock into place.
B.FOR WHEELCHAIRS WITH THE SHORT ANTI-TIPPERS - Slide the anti-tipper extension to one (1) of the three (3) mounting holes and allow the release button to lock into place.
3.Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti- tipper wheel and the ground/floor.
NOTE: A 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the floor must be maintained.
4.Perform one (1) of the following:
A.1-1/2 TO 2-INCH CLEARANCE EXISTS - Ad- just the anti-tippers on the opposite side of the wheelchair to this position.
B.1-1/2 TO 2-INCH CLEARANCE DOES NOT EXIST - Repeat STEPS 2-3.
NOTE: If the anti-tipper height has been adjusted and the necessary 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance cannot be achieved, a different model anti-tipper is required. Contact a quali- fied technician for a NEW anti-tipper model.
Anti-tipper
Anti-tipperRelease
ExtensionButton
Mounting
Holes Ground
1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance
FIGURE 8 - ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPERS
