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

INFORMATION
After the rear wheels have been moved, the "clothing protector" side panels can only be slightly folded out
against the tyres (see fig. 40).
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7.11 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
attendant.
► The use of an anti-tipper is highly recommended for transfemoral amputees and inexperienced users.
WARNING
Incorrectly adjusted anti-tipper
Tipping over, falling of the user due to errors in handling the product
► If only one attendant helps in overcoming steps, the attendant must first deactivate the anti-tipper so that it
cannot collide with the steps during transport.
► The attendant must activate the anti-tipper again 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 drive wheels.
The tip-assist makes overcoming obstacles easier for the attendant.

7.11.1 Activating and deactivating the anti-tipper

A mounted anti-tipper must always be active.
When overcoming obstacles (such as steps and curbs that are not lowered) upwards, the anti-tipper rollers con­
tact the ground.
When overcoming obstacles (such as steps and curbs that are not lowered) downwards, the anti-tipper has to be
deactivated by the user or attendant to avoid damaging the anti-tipper.
Activation
1) The anti-tipper is pressed down with the hand or foot (see fig. 41, item 1; see fig. 42, item 1).
2) Swing the anti-tipper back and allow it to engage (see fig. 41, item 2; see fig. 42, item 2).
Ventus
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Use
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