Adjusting the anti-tippers – Activeforever Invacare Tracer IV Wheelchair User Manual

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SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS

Part No. 1110558

43

Tracer

®

IV

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 (Detail “B”).

2. Ensure that the release button of the anti-tipper fully protrudes out of the hole in the

bottom of the wheelchair frame tubing.

3. Place the wheelchair on a flat surface.

4. Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the

ground/floor.

NOTE: A 1½ to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor
MUST be maintained at all times.

5. If the distance between the bottom of anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor is not

1½ to 2-inches, adjust anti-tippers. Refer to Adjusting the Anti-Tippers on page 43.

Adjusting the Anti-Tippers

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.2 on page 44.

NOTE: A 1½ to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor
MUST be maintained at all times.

1. Place the wheelchair on a flat surface.

NOTE: If adjusting the anti-tippers on recliner models, ensure that the back canes are in the
upright position before making adjustments.

2. Press the release buttons on the wheeled portion of the anti-tipper and slide it up or

down to the desired adjustment hole.

3. Check to make sure that the release buttons are fully engaged in adjustment holes.

4. Ensure both anti-tippers are adjusted to the same height.

5. Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the

ground/floor.

Wheelchair Model

Seat-to-Floor Height

(in inches)

Anti-Tipper (in inches)

Length

Height

Model

Part No.

TRACER IV

17½ to 19½

13½

1360

1058836

Anti-Tipper Height

Anti-Tipper

Length

Flat Surface

DETAIL “A”

Anti-Tipper

Wheels

Anti-Tipper

Release Buttons

Rear Frame

Tubing

Anti-Rattle

DETAIL “B”

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