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SECTION 15-ANTI-TIPPERS 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: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 15.1. Installing 1. Press the two release buttons in and insert the anti-tippers with anti-tipper wheels pointing toward the ground/floor into the support tubes until the release buttons lock in place. 2. Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor. 3. If the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor is not 1½-2-inches, do not use the anti-tippers. Replace anti-tippers and repeat STEPS 1 and 2. Removing 1. Press release buttons in and remove the anti-tippers from the support tubes. Release Button Anti-tipper Wheelchair Frame Rear Wheel Anti-tipper 1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance FIGURE 15.1 Installing/Removing the Anti-Tippers Part No. 1106645 71 R51™and R51LXP

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SECTION 15—ANTI-TIPPERS
Part No. 1106645
71
R51™and R51LXP
SECTION 15—ANTI-TIPPERS
±
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
±
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: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 15.1.
Installing
1.
Press the two release buttons in and
insert the anti-tippers with anti-tipper
wheels pointing toward the
ground/floor into the support tubes
until the release buttons lock in place.
2.
Measure the distance between the
bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and
the ground/floor.
3.
If the distance between the bottom of
the anti-tipper wheels and the
ground/floor is not 1½-2-inches, do not
use the anti-tippers. Replace
anti-tippers and repeat STEPS 1 and 2.
Removing
1.
Press release buttons in and remove the
anti-tippers from the support tubes.
FIGURE 15.1
Installing/Removing the
Anti-Tippers
Wheelchair
Frame
1-1/2 to 2-inch
Clearance
Release
Button
Anti-tipper
Rear Wheel
Anti-tipper