OPTIONAL ANTI-TIPPER

PROCEDURE 8

 

 

INSTALLING/ADJUSTING REMOVABLE ANTI-TIPPER

T-3 ADJUSTABLE - AFTER 2001 (FIGURE 2)

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.

OPTIONAL

INSTALLING

1.Remove bolt securing clamp to mounting bracket.

2.Position the anti-tipper tube in the mounting bracket.

3.Position the clamp on top of the anti- tipper tube.

4.Loosely install the bolt through the clamp and into the mounting bracket.

5.Ensure the anti-tipper wheel is toward the ground/floor.

6.Place the wheelchair upright on a flat surface.

7.Position a large right triangle or "L" square on the flat surface and against the anti-tipper headtube.

8.Adjust the angle of the anti-tipper until the anti-tipper headtube is square against the right triangle or "L" square.

9.Tighten the bolt to secure the anti-tipper to the mounting bracket.

Clamp

 

Bolt

Anti-Tipper

Axle Tube

Tube

 

 

Mounting Bracket

Clamp

Headtube

Anti-Tipper

 

Tube

 

Set

Bolt

Screw

 

Mounting

 

Bracket

Swivel

 

 

Caster

Headtube

 

ANTI-TIPPER

10.Adjust the height of the swivel caster to maintain a 1/4 to 1/2-inch clearance. Refer to ADJUSTING in this procedure.

ADJUSTING

1.Loosen the set screw on the anti-tipper headtube.

2.Adjust the anti-tipper swivel caster to 1/2 to 1/4-inches from the floor.

3.Tighten the set screw on the anti-tipper headtube.

Swivel

Flat Surface

Caster

 

 

"L" Square

1/4 to 1/2-inch

Clearance

FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING/

ADJUSTING REMOVABLE ANTI-

TIPPER - AFTER 2000

Part No. 1054916

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T-3™ and T-4™ Series

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Invacare Top End T-3 manual INSTALLING/ADJUSTING Removable ANTI-TIPPER, Optional, Anti-Tipper