Adjusting The Anti-Tippers; Changing Seat-To-Floor Height - Invacare Veranda 3000 series User Manual

Invacare ® Veranda™ 3000/4000

5.12 Adjusting the Anti-Tippers

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.
1. Place the wheelchair on a flat surface.
If adjusting anti-tippers on recliner models, ensure
back canes are in the upright position before making
adjustments.
Press the release buttons A on the wheeled portion of the
2.
anti-tipper B and slide it up or down to the desired adjustment
hole.
3. Check to make sure that the release buttons are fully engaged in
adjustment holes.
4. Ensure both anti-tippers are adjusted to the same height.
5. Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper
wheels and the ground/floor.
6. If the distance between the bottom of anti-tipper wheels and the
ground/floor is not 1 1/2 to 2 inches, repeat STEPS 2–4 until the
distance is 1 1/2 to 2 inches.
7. If the 1 1/2 to 2 inch distance cannot be achieved, a different
model anti-tipper may be required. Contact an Invacare dealer
or qualified technician.
A
B
1 1/2 to 2 inch
Clearance
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5.13 Changing Seat-to-Floor Height

WARNING!
– The seat depth, size/position of the front casters,
size/position of the rear wheels, use of an anti-tipper
model, as well as the user condition directly relate
to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to
one or any combination of the seven may cause the
wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments
MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
– Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending
on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster
size and front caster position. These adjustments
MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
– If changing the seat-to-floor height the correct
anti-tippers MUST be ordered to maintain a 1 1/2 to
2 inch ground clearance.
1. Refer to one of the following chart to determine the mounting
positions for front casters/forks and rear wheels for the desired
obtainable seat-to-floor height.
2. Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to STEPS
1–2 of 5.7 Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels, page 31.
3. If necessary, replace the front casters and forks with the casters
and forks indicated in the chart. Refer to 5.9 Replacing Front
Fork/Caster, page 32.
4. Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair in the mounting
position indicated in the chart. Refer to STEP 3 of 5.7
Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels, page 31.
5. Adjust anti-tippers according to new seat-to-floor height. Refer
to 5.12 Adjusting the Anti-Tippers, page 34.
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