Invacare 9758 - Manual (Page 23)

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ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS PROCEDURE 7
Installing the Anti-tippers (FIGURES 1 and 2)
NOTE: To ensure the correct model anti-tipper is used refer
to FIGURE 1. Measurements for anti-tippers are approxi-
mate and are taken with extension tube in TOP hole position.
NOTE: Anti-Tipprs are not available on the Tracer Trans-
port wheelchair.
INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE
ANTI-TIPPERS
WARNING
Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are an option on
this wheelchair (You may order with or without
the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recom-
mends ordering the anti-tippers as an addi-
tional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged. Ensure that
the release button of the anti-tipper fully pro-
trudes out of the hole on the bottom of the
wheelchair frame.
Ensure both anti-tippers are adjusted to the
same height.
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers
Wheel Lock Adjustment
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage
may result.
Anti-tipper
Model
9758
9859
1358m
Chair
EX with 24 and 22-inch
rear wheels and the
Invacare MG
EX with 20-inch rear
wheels
Tracer IV
Anti-tipper
Length
12-inches
11 1/4-inches
8 3/8-inches
(non-adjustable)
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FIGURE 1 - ANTI-TIPPER LENGTH
Top Position
Anti-tipper Length
1. Depress the release buttons and insert the anti-tip-
pers with the anti-tipper wheels pointing toward the
ground/floor into the wheelchair frame tubing as
shown in FIGURE 2.
2. Ensure that the release button of the anti-tipper fully
protrudes out of the hole in the bottom of the wheel-
chair frame tubing.
3. Adjust anti-tippers as necessary. Refer to ADJUST-
ING THE ANTI-TIPPERS in this section of the
manual.
FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIPPERS
FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS
Adjusting The Anti-tippers (FIGURE 3)
NOTE: A 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom
of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor MUST be
maintained at all times.
1. Place wheelchair on a flat, level surface.
2. Press the release buttons near the wheeled portion
of the anti-tipper and slide it up or down to achieve
the 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance (FIGURE 3).
3. Check to make sure that the release buttons are
fully engaged in adjustment holes, and ensure both
anti-tippers are adjusted to the same height.
4. Check to make sure that a 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance
between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and
the ground/floor has been achieved BEFORE using
the wheelchair.
5. Repeat STEPS 1-3 untill 1-1/2-2-inch clearance is
achieved.
Anti-tipper
Release Buttons
Wheelchair Frame
1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance
Release Buttons