Anti-Tipper; Activating/Deactivating The Anti-Tipper - Otto Bock DISCOVERY TMAX Instructions For Use Manual

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6.3.7 Anti-tipper

6.3.7.1 Activating/Deactivating the Anti-Tipper

WARNING
Improper use of the anti-tipper by attendants
Falling, tipping over backwards
► Ensure that an installed anti-tipper is activated before crossing obstacles (lowered curbs) and on slopes.
Depending on the seating centre of gravity setting, large or unmanageable holding forces can be required
when the anti-tipper is deactivated.
► The anti-tipper has to engage audibly prior to use. Verify its firm fit.
► Always deactivate the anti-tipper before negotiating high curbs or steps so that it cannot strike the obstacle
since this could damage it.
► If you believe the anti-tipper needs to be adjusted, please contact the qualified personnel that adapted the
product.
a) Negotiating lowered curbs
Low obstacles (e.g. lowered curbs) are negotiated with the anti-tipper activated (see Fig. 66, base setting). When
crossing the obstacle going up, the anti-tipper rollers contact the ground and prevent tipping over backwards.
b) Negotiating high curbs/steps
When negotiating high curbs and steps, the anti-tipper must be deactivated by the attendant before tipping the
wheelchair in order to avoid damaging the anti-tipper.
1) Push in the tripod spring (see Fig. 67).
2) Turn the anti-tipper up by about 180° until it locks into place.
→ Now the obstacle can be crossed forward or backward.
3) Reactivate the anti-tipper after crossing the obstacle: in order to do so, push in the tripod spring on the anti-tip­
per and rotate the anti-tipper down by about 180° until it locks into place.
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