OPTIONAL ANTI-TIPPER

PROCEDURE 8

 

 

This Procedure includes the following:

Replacing/Adjusting Fixed Anti-Tipper Swivel Caster

Installing/Adjusting Removable Anti-Tippers

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

REPLACING/ADJUSTING FIXED ANTI-TIPPER SWIVEL CASTER

T-3 ELITE AND T-4 ELITE WITH FIXED CAMBER TUBE (FIGURE 1)

Replacement.

1.Lift UP on the quick-release handle.

2.Remove the existing rear swivel caster from the chair.

3.Install the new rear swivel caster into the fixed anti-tipper bar.

4.Adjust the rear swivel caster. Proceed to ADJUSTMENT in this procedure of the manual.

Fixed Anti-Tipper Bar

OPEN POSITION

Rear Swivel Caster Quick-Release Lever

CLOSED POSITION

1/4 to 1/2-inch

Clearance

 

FIGURE 1 - REPLACING/ADJUSTING FIXED ANTI-TIPPER SWIVEL CASTER

- T-3 ELITE WITH FIXED CAMBER TUBE

Adjustment.

WARNING

If the rear wheel size, rear wheel camber or the position of the adjustable axle camber bar is changed, the rear swivel caster MUST be readjusted to maintain a 1/4 to 1/2-inch clearance between the bottom of the rear swivel caster and the floor. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

1.If necessary, lift the quick-release handle UP to the open position.

2.Adjust the height of the rear swivel caster to to as close to the floor as possible.

3.Push the quick-release handle DOWN to the closed position.

OPTIONAL ANTI-TIPPER

Part No. 1054916

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T-3™ and T-4™ Series

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Invacare Top End T-3 REPLACING/ADJUSTING Fixed ANTI-TIPPER Swivel Caster, Optional ANTI-TIPPER Procedure, Replacement