SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS

Anti-Tipper Height

Flat Surface

Bottom Position

Anti-Tipper Length

FIGURE 9.1 Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers- Anti-Tipper Length

1.Press 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 9.2.

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.

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

NOTE: A 1½ 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 1½ to 2-inches, adjust anti-tippers. Refer to Adjusting the Anti-Tippers on page 53.

Anti-Tipper

Anti-Rattle

Wheels

 

Anti-Tipper

 

Release Buttons

 

 

Rear Frame

 

Tubing

FIGURE 9.2 Installing Anti-Tippers

Adjusting the Anti-Tippers

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.3 on page 54.

NOTE: A 1½ 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 models, ensure back canes are in the upright position before making adjustments.

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.

Part No. 1114811

53 Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs

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Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs, Lightweight manual Adjusting the Anti-Tippers