Section 9-Anti-Tippers/Wheel Locks; Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers; Installing Anti-Tippers - Invacare Patriot Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL
LOCKS
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to-floor
heights. Refer to the chart in - Installing Anti-Tippers on page 50 of this manual for
correct usage and adjustment. If these requirements cannot be achieved, DO NOT
use the wheelchair. Contact a qualified technician. Any changes to the seat-to-floor
angle or seat-to-floor height may require different anti-tippers.
Anti-tippers MUST BE used at all times. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or
gravel surfaces, anti tippers may not provide the same level of protection against
tipover. Extra caution must be observed when traversing such surfaces.
Seat-to-floor angle of 0° or 3°: If so equipped, anti-tippers MUST be attached at all
times. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are an option for 0° or 3° 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.
Seat-to-floor angle of 6°: If changing the seat-to-floor angle to 6°, anti-tippers MUST
be ordered and installed.
Seat-to-floor height (which includes seat-to-floor angle): If changing the seat-to-
floor height with or without a change to seat-to-floor angle, the correct anti-tippers
MUST be ordered to maintain a 1½ to 2-inch ground clearance.
Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and release buttons fully protruding out of
adjustment holes.
Ensure both anti-tippers are adjusted to the same mounting hole.

INSTALLING/ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPERS

INSTALLING ANTI-TIPPERS

NOTE: Refer to the charts in - Installing Anti-Tippers on page 50.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to 2..
1. Press release buttons IN and insert anti-tippers with the anti-tipper wheels pointing
toward ground/floor into the rear frame tubing until bottom release button locks in
place.
2. Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/
floor.
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.
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SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS
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