Installing And Adjusting The Anti-Tipper; Installing And Adjusting The Safety Belt - Otto Bock Start M1 Instructions For Use (Qualified Personnel

6.9 Installing and adjusting the anti-tipper

WARNING
Incorrect installation of the anti-tipper/missing anti-tipper
Tipping over, falling of the user due to failure to observe the installation instructions and because of incorrect
adjustment
► Depending upon the settings of the chassis, the centre of gravity, the back angle and the experience of the
user, the use of an anti-tipper may be necessary.
► For a small wheelbase and a backrest that is tilted far back, an anti-tipper may need to be installed on both
sides, depending upon the user's experience.
► Verify that the anti-tipper has been installed and adjusted properly. Find the appropriate position with the
assistance of a helper.
Installing the anti-tipper
It may be necessary to retrofit or reposition the anti-tipper in the course of an initial fitting.
1) Cut open the end cap on the frame tube and remove it (see fig. 24).
2) Depress the rear spring button on the upper tube section of the anti-tipper (see fig. 25, item 1).
3) Slide the anti-tipper into the frame tube until the tripod spring snaps into place automatically (see fig. 25,
item 2).
24
Adjusting the anti-tipper
1) Depress the spring button on the lower tube section of the anti-tipper (see fig. 26, item 1).
2) Adjust the length of the anti-tipper (see fig. 26, item 2):
→ The distance between the anti-tipper rollers and the ground must be 50 mm max. (see fig. 27).
→ As a minimum, the anti-tipper rollers must project beyond the largest diameter of the rear wheel (see
fig. 27).
3) Allow the spring button to engage.
26

6.10 Installing and adjusting the safety belt

The safety belt is screwed to the frame tube, respectively.
Start M1
25
27
Settings
Ottobock | 17