Anti-Tipper/Tip-Assist; Activating And Deactivating The Anti-Tipper - Otto Bock VENTUS Instructions For Use Manual

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6.11 Anti-tipper/tip-assist

WARNING
Anti-tipper not activated
Tipping over, falling of the user due to improper operation of a safety device
► Ensure that an installed anti-tipper is activated before travelling over obstacles and on inclines.
► The anti-tipper has to engage audibly prior to use. Proper engagement must be checked by the user or an
accompanying person.
► For transfemoral amputees, the use of an anti-tipper is highly recommended.
WARNING
Incorrectly adjusted anti-tipper
Tipping over, falling of the user due to errors in handling the product
► If only 1 accompanying person helps in overcoming steps, the accompanying person must first adjust the anti-
tipper so that it cannot collide with the steps during transport.
► The accompanying person must adjust the anti-tipper again correctly after overcoming the steps.
WARNING
Incorrectly adjusted anti-tipper
Risk of falling as a result of incorrectly adjusted anti-tipper.
► The anti-tipper may only be adjusted by qualified personnel.
The anti-tipper prevents the wheelchair from tipping backwards when overcoming obstacles and going uphill. It is
set for a maximum ground clearance of 50 mm and so that the anti-tipper rollers, as a minimum, project fully bey­
ond the largest diameter of the rear wheels.
The tip-assist makes overcoming obstacles easier for the attendant.

6.11.1 Activating and deactivating the anti-tipper

A mounted anti-tipper must always be active. When an obstacle is being overcome, the anti-tipper rollers make
contact with the ground.
Before steps and undropped kerbs can be negotiated the anti-tipper must be deactivated by the attendant in order
for damage to the anti-tipper to be avoided.
Activation
1) The anti-tipper is pressed down with the hand or foot (see fig. 40, item 1; see fig. 41, item 1).
2) Swing the anti-tipper back and allow it to engage (see fig. 40, item 2; see fig. 41, item 2).
Deactivation
1) From above, press on the anti-tipper with the hand or foot until it disengages (see fig. 42, item 1; see fig. 43,
item 1).
2) Rotate the anti-tipper forward by 180° and release it (see fig. 42, item 1; see fig. 43, item 1).
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