Invacare 1098348 User Manual
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1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance
Front Release Button
Anti-tipper
Anti-tipper
Mounting
Bracket
FIGURE 7 - INSTALLING ANTI-TIPPERS
Ground
PROCEDURE 7
REAR WHEELS
INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE
ANTI-TIPPERS
ANTI-TIPPERS
WARNING
Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and re-
lease buttons fully protruding out of release
button holes BEFORE using wheelchair.
lease buttons fully protruding out of release
button holes BEFORE using wheelchair.
DO NOT operate the wheelchair if the anti-
tippers CANNOT be positioned so that they
extend BEYOND the outer edge of the rear
wheels or if a 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance
CANNOT be acheived - otherwise injury
or damage may occur. Contact a quali-
fied technician.
tippers CANNOT be positioned so that they
extend BEYOND the outer edge of the rear
wheels or if a 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance
CANNOT be acheived - otherwise injury
or damage may occur. Contact a quali-
fied technician.
Installing Anti-tippers (FIGURE 7)
1. Press the rear release buttons of the anti-tipper and
insert the anti-tipper into the opening in the anti-tipper
mounting bracket until the front release buttons lock
in into the front mounting hole.
mounting bracket until the front release buttons lock
in into the front mounting hole.
2. Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti-
tipper wheel and the ground/floor.
NOTE: A 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of
the anti-tipper wheels and the floor must be maintained.
the anti-tipper wheels and the floor must be maintained.
3. If the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper
wheel and the ground/floor is NOT between 1-1/2 to
2-inches refer to ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPERS in this
procedure of the manual.
2-inches refer to ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPERS in this
procedure of the manual.
4. Visually inspect the anti-tippers to ensure that they
extend beyond the outer edge of the rear wheel.
5. If the anti-tippers DO NOT extend beyond the outer
edge of the rear wheel, contact a qualified technician
for a NEW anti-tipper model OR to adjust the anti-
tipper mounting bracket.
for a NEW anti-tipper model OR to adjust the anti-
tipper mounting bracket.
Rear Release Button
Front
Mounting
Hole
Rear Mounting Hole
(DO NOT USE)
Adjusting Anti-tippers (FIGURE 8)
1. Press down on the two (2) release buttons near the
BOTTOM of the anti-tipper.
2. While performing STEP 1, perform one (1) of the fol-
lowing:
A. FOR WHEELCHAIRS WITH THE LONG ANTI-
TIPPERS - Slide the anti-tipper extension to one
(1) of the five (5) mounting holes and allow the
release button to lock into place.
(1) of the five (5) mounting holes and allow the
release button to lock into place.
B. FOR WHEELCHAIRS WITH THE SHORT
ANTI-TIPPERS - Slide the anti-tipper extension
to one (1) of the three (3) mounting holes and
allow the release button to lock into place.
to one (1) of the three (3) mounting holes and
allow the release button to lock into place.
3. Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti-
tipper wheel and the ground/floor.
NOTE: A 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of
the anti-tipper wheels and the floor must be maintained.
the anti-tipper wheels and the floor must be maintained.
4. Perform one (1) of the following:
A. 1-1/2 TO 2-INCH CLEARANCE EXISTS - Ad-
just the anti-tippers on the opposite side of the
wheelchair to this position.
wheelchair to this position.
B. 1-1/2 TO 2-INCH CLEARANCE DOES NOT
EXIST - Repeat STEPS 2-3.
NOTE: If the anti-tipper height has been adjusted and the
necessary 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance cannot be achieved,
a different model anti-tipper is required. Contact a quali-
fied technician for a NEW anti-tipper model.
necessary 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance cannot be achieved,
a different model anti-tipper is required. Contact a quali-
fied technician for a NEW anti-tipper model.
FIGURE 8 - ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPERS
1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance
Release
Button
Anti-tipper
Mounting
Holes
Ground
Anti-tipper
Extension