Installing/Adjusting The Anti-Tippers; Installing Anti-Tippers; Adjusting Anti-Tippers - Invacare XtraTM 1026793 Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS

Installing/Adjusting the Anti-Tippers

Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and spring buttons fully protruding out of
adjustment holes BEFORE using the wheelchair.
Anit-tippers MUST be used at all times. when outdoors on wet, soft ground or on
gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may not provide the same level of protection against tip
over. Extra caution MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces.
Make sure the anti-tipper wheels are pointing towards the ground/floor BEFORE
using the wheelchair.

Installing Anti-Tippers

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.2.
1. Press the release buttons IN and insert
the anti-tippers with the anti-tipper
wheels pointing toward the ground/
floor into the wheelchair frame until
the two (2) locking pins are secured in
place.
NOTE: A 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the
bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the
ground/floor MUST be maintained at all times.
2. If necessary, adjust the anti-tippers.
Refer to Adjusting Anti-Tippers on
page 58.

Adjusting Anti-Tippers

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.3.
NOTE: Amputee attachments can not be used
if the wheelchair is equipped with a crutch and
cane carrier.
1. Press the spring button on the wheeled
portion of the anti-tipper and slide it up
or down to achieve a 1-1/2 to 2-inch
clearance.
2. Check to make sure that the spring
buttons are fully engaged in
adjustment holes.
Xtra™
WARNING
Locking Pin
Release Button
FIGURE 9.2 Installing Anti-Tippers
FIGURE 9.3 Adjusting Anti-Tippers
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Wheelchair Frame
Anti-tipper
Spring Button
1-1/2 to 2-inch
Clearance
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