SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS
Part No. 1110546
35
Tracer® EX2
2.
Ensure
that
the
release
button
of
the
anti
‐
tipper
fully
protrudes
out
of
the
hole
in
the
bottom
of
the
wheelchair
frame
tubing.
3.
Place
the
wheelchair
on
a
flat
surface.
4.
Measure
the
distance
between
the
bottom
of
the
anti
‐
tipper
wheels
and
the
ground/floor.
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.
5.
If
the
distance
between
the
bottom
of
anti
‐
tipper
wheels
and
the
ground/floor
is
not
1
1
/
2
to
2
inches,
adjust
anti
‐
tippers.
Refer
to
Adjusting
the
Anti
‐
Tippers
on
page 35.
FIGURE 9.2
Installing Anti-Tippers
Adjusting the Anti-Tippers
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 9.3
on
page
35.
NOTE:
A
1½
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.
NOTE:
If
adjusting
anti
‐
tippers
on
recliner
models,
ensure
back
canes
are
in
the
upright
position
before
making
adjustments.
2.
Press
the
release
buttons
on
the
wheeled
portion
of
the
anti
‐
tipper
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
‐
5
until
the
distance
is
1
1
/
2
to
2
inches.
7.
If
the
1
1
/
2
to
2
inch
distance
cannot
be
achieved
with
the
anti
‐
tippers,
a
different
model
may
be
required.
Contact
an
Invacare
dealer
or
qualified
technician.
FIGURE 9.3
Adjusting the Anti-Tippers
Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks
Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 9.4
on
page
36.
NOTE:
Position
wheelchair
on
a
flat,
level
surface
to
perform
this
procedure.
NOTE:
Ensure
the
wheelchair
is
not
moving
before
engaging
the
wheel
locks.
1.
Perform
one
of
the
following:
•
Push
‐
to
‐
Lock
‐
To
engage,
push
the
wheel
lock
handle
forward.
•
Pull
‐
to
‐
Lock
‐
To
engage,
pull
the
wheel
lock
handle
backward.
2.
Disengage
the
wheel
locks
by
reversing
STEP
2.
Anti-Tipper
Wheels
Anti-Tipper
Release Buttons
Rear Frame
Tubing
Anti-Rattle
Release Buttons
1
1
/
2
to 2 inch Clearance
