Invacare R51LXP Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 15—ANTI-TIPPERS
Nutron® Series 69 Part No.1106645
SECTION 15—ANTI-TIPPERS
ƽ WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Installing/Removing the Anti-Tippers
ƽ WARNING
Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and spring buttons fully protruding out of
adjustment holes BEFORE using the wheelchair.
Ensure both anti-tippers have the same ground clearance.
A 1½ to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the
ground/floor MUST be maintained at all times.
Anti-tippers MUST be used at all times. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or
gravel surfaces, anti tippers may not provide the same level of protection against
tipover. Extra caution must be observed when traversing such surfaces.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 15.1.
Installing
1. Pressthetwo(2) releasebuttonsinandinserttheantitipperswithantitipperwheels
pointingtowardtheground/floorintothesupporttubesuntilthereleasebuttonslock
inplace.
2. Measurethedistancebetweenthebottomoftheantitipperwheelsandthe
ground/floor.
3. Ifthedistancebetweenthebottomof
theantitipperwheelsandtheground/flooris
not2inches,donotusetheantitippers.ReplaceantitippersandrepeatSTEPS1
and2.
Removing
1. Pressreleasebuttonsinandremovetheantitippersfromthesupporttubes.