Invacare EX2 User Manual
SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS
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SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS
WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers
WARNING
Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor heights. Refer to the chart in this section of
the 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 used to maintain a 1
correct anti-tippers MUST be used to maintain a 1
1
/
2
to 2 inch ground clearance.
If so equipped, 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 a safeguard for the wheelchair user.
Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and release buttons fully protruding out of adjustment holes.
ALWAYS use anti-tippers. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti tippers
Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and release buttons fully protruding out of adjustment holes.
ALWAYS use anti-tippers. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti tippers
may not provide the same level of protection against tipover. Extra caution MUST be observed
when traversing such surfaces.
Ensure both anti-tippers are adjusted to the same mounting hole.
Ensure both anti-tippers are adjusted to the same mounting hole.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.1 on page 34 and FIGURE 9.2 on page 35.
Installing Anti-Tippers
NOTE: To ensure the correct model anti‐tipper is used refer to FIGURE 9.1. Measurements for anti‐tippers are approximate and are
taken with extension tube in bottom hole position.
taken with extension tube in bottom hole position.
FIGURE 9.1 Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers - Anti-Tipper Length
1.
Press the release buttons and insert the anti‐tippers with the anti‐tipper wheels pointing toward the ground/floor into
the wheelchair frame tubing as shown in FIGURE 9.2.
the wheelchair frame tubing as shown in FIGURE 9.2.
WHEEL-
CHAIR
MODEL
SEAT-TO-FLOO
R HEIGHT IN
INCHES
ANTI-TIPPER (MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES)
LENGTH
HEIGHT MODEL PART NO.
TRACER EX2
17½ to 19½
13½
3¼
1360
1058836
TRACER EX2
FF
FF
21
12
2¾
9758
1086190
Anti-Tipper Height
Anti-Tipper Length
Flat Surface
Bottom Position