Stability - All Models; Anti-Tippers - Invacare Tracer SX5 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

Stability - All Models

The size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of anti-tipper
model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any
change to one or any combination of the six may cause the wheelchair to decrease in
stability. These adjustments must be performed by a qualified technician.
NOTE: When changes to
the left hand column occur,
follow across the chart and
refer to the procedure that
is checked ( ) to maintain
the proper stability, safety
and handling of the
wheelchair.
CASTER SIZE
CASTER POSITION
WHEEL SIZE

ANTI-TIPPERS

USER CONDITION
The various seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on rear wheel size,
rear wheel position, front caster size/position and desired seat-to-floor angle. These
adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
Anti-Tippers
Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to-floor heights.
Refer to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on page 45 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 with or without a
change to seat-to-floor angle, the correct anti-tippers MUST be used to maintain a 1½ to
2-inch ground clearance.
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.
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.
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