Invacare 2226 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
ADJUSTING FRONT ANTI-TIPPERS
(FIGURE 2)
NOTE: Refer to the INSTALLATION WARNINGS in
the SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet.
1. Measure from the floor to the bottom of the wheels of
the triangular assembly.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
TRIANGULAR ASSEMBLY 3/4-INCH FROM
FLOOR - Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite trian-
gular assembly.
TRIANGULAR ASSEMBLY
NOT 3/4-INCH
FROM FLOOR - Proceed to STEP 3.
3. Remove the machine screw, washers and locknut
securing the triangular assembly to the bottom of the
anti-tipper arm.
4. Position the triangular assembly mounting hole to align
with one (1) of the adjustment holes in the anti-tipper
arm.
5. Measure from the floor to the bottom of the wheels of
the triangular assembly.
FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING FRONT ANTI-TIPPERS
Machine
Screw
Washer
Locknut
Triangular
Assembly
Wheel
Adjustment
Holes
Mounting
Holes
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3/4-inch
FLOOR
Anti-Tipper Arm
Form No. 81-51 Part No. 1027423 Rev. (1)-3/99 Printed in U.S.A.
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Bracket Clamps
Lug Bolts
Locknuts
Triangular Assembly
FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING FRONT ANTI-TIPPERS
Front Caster
Attaches Here
(not shown for
clarity)
Wheelchair Frame
Anti-Tipper
Arm
NOTE: Right side Front Anti-Tipper pictured.
6. Repeat STEPS 4-5 until the bottom of the wheels of
the triangular assembly measure approximately
3/4-inch from the floor.
7. Secure the triangular assembly to the bottom of the
anti-tipper arm with the machine screw, washers and
locknut.
WARNING
DO NOT overtighten the locknut securing the
triangular assembly to the bottom of the anti-
tipper arm. Otherwise, anti-tipper arm will not
swing freely and the wheelchair may tip over,
resulting in injury or damage.
8. Tighten the locknut until the triangular assembly
does not rattle, but swings freely at the end of the
anti-tipper arm.
9. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite triangular as-
sembly.