SECTION 1 | GENERAL GUIDELINES |
Section 1 - General Guidelines includes the following:
Stability | Weight Limitation |
Operating Information | Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs |
Tire Pressure | |
Weight Training | |
STABILITY - ALL MODELS
WARNING
The size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the six (6) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
| Caster Size | Caster Position | Wheel Size | Wheel Position | Anti-Tippers | User Condition |
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Caster Size | • | | | | | |
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Wheel Size | | | • | | | |
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Wheel Position | | | | • | | |
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User Condition | | | | | | • |
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NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the proce- dure that is checked () to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair.
Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size and front caster position. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor heights. Refer to the chart in INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS in SECTION 8 of this manual for correct usage and adjustment. If these requirements cannot be achieved, do not use the wheelchair. Contact a qualified technician.
If changing the seat-to-floor height the correct anti-tippers MUST be ordered to maintain a 1-1/2 to 2-inch ground clearance.
Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged. Ensure that the release button of the anti-tipper fully protrudes out of the hole on the bottom of the wheelchair frame.
Ensure both anti-tippers are adjusted to the same height.
Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the anti- tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
