FOOTREST/ANTI-TIPPER

SECTION 6

 

 

ANTI-TIPPER REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 4)

WARNING

Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times. Inasmuch as the ANTI-TIPPERS are an option on this wheelcahir (You may order it with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

ALL WHEELCHAIRS EXCEPT X-TERMINATOR - Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged. Ensure the the release button of the anti-tipper fully protrudes out of the hole in the anti-tipper socket.

Ensure both anti-tippers are adjusted to the same height.

REPLACEMENT

1.Press in the two (2) push pins that secure the EXISTING anti-tipper to the wheelchair frame and remove the EXISTING anti-tipper from the wheelchair.

2.Insert the NEW anti-tipper into the wheelchair. Make sure the push pins are fully released.

NOTE: A 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the floor must be maintained.

3. Adjust the anti-tippers. Refer to ADJUSTMENT in this section of the manual.

ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: If the rear wheel size is changed or the position of the adjustable axle camber bar is changed, the anti-tippers MUST be readjusted to maintain a 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of anti-tipper wheels and floor.

1.Press in the two (2) push pins that secure the anti-tipper wheels to the anti-tipper bar.

2.Adjust height of the anti-tip wheels to between 1-1/2 and 2-inches (one [1] of four [4] positions) off of the floor. Make sure the push pins are fully released.

Anti-tipper Bar

Release Buttons

Camber Clamp

Anti-tipper

 

Hole

Ground

Anti-tipper Socket

/Floor

1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance

 

FIGURE 4 - ANTI-TIPPER REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT

FOOTREST / ANTI-TIPPER

Part No. 1052712 Rev D

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Invacare TerminatorTM SS manual ANTI-TIPPER REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT Figure, Replacement, Adjustment