Anti-Tipper - Invacare Rea Clematis Pro User Manual

Rea® Clematis® Pro
• Width-adjustable foot plates (2):
1. Loosen the two fixing screws I with 5 mm Allen
key.
2. Adjust the width position and firmly tighten the two
fixing screws I (3–5 Nm) in the desired position.
Invacare recommends that foot plate adjustment is carried
out by a qualified technician.
To ensure a good position of the feet, two types
of straps can be provided; the heel strap J (serial)
and the calf strap (optional) attached to the leg rest
support. Both adjustable by hook and loop fasteners.

3.10 Anti-tipper

An anti-tipper prevents the wheelchair from tipping
backwards.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
Anti-tippers that are incorrectly set or no longer
working can lead to overturning.
– Always check that the anti-tipper is working
before using the wheelchair and have it set
or readjusted by an qualified technician when
required.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
On uneven or soft ground, the anti-tipper can sink
into potholes or directly into the ground, thereby
curtailing or eliminating its safety function.
– Only use the anti-tipper when travelling on
even and firm ground.
IMPORTANT!
Risk of damage
– Never step on the anti-tipper or use it as a
tipping aid.
Activating the anti-tipper
1. Pull slightly the anti-tipper A backwards and swivel it
downwards (90°), until it engages.
2. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side.
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WARNING!
Risk of tipping
An activated anti-tipper can catch when
negotiating a step or an edge.
– Always deactivate the anti-tipper before driving
over a step or kerb.
Deactivating the anti-tipper
1. For transport position, pull slightly the anti-tipper A
backwards and swivel it inwards (90°), until it engages.
2. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
– Always advise the user if you deactivate the
anti-tippers.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping
The wheelchair can tip backwards if the anti-tipper
are not activated.
– Do not forget to activate the anti-tipper after
transport.
Setting the height
1. For height adjustment, press the spring button A.
2. Adjust the anti-tipper tube B to the desired height.
3. Ensure that the spring button A protrudes fully through
anti-tipper tube B, after adjustment.
Invacare recommends that anti-tipper height adjustment is
carried out by a qualified technician.
The anti-tipper has six possible height positions.
Maximum height from floor to anti-tipper is 40 mm.
Minimum height from floor to anti-tipper is 15 mm.
This adjustment is required with reference to the
position and diameter of the rear wheel as well as
the user conditions and his particular safety limits.
Make sure that the anti-tipper is fitted correctly on
each side. The spring button A must protrude fully
through their respective hole.
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