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1. Adjustment
a. Loosen, but do not remove the two (2) capscrews that secure the wheel
lock assembly to the wheelchair frame.
b. Measure the distance between the WHEEL LOCK SHOE and the REAR
WHEEL in the disengaged position.
c. Slide the wheel lock along the wheelchair frame until the measure-
ment between the SHOE and the REAR WHEEL is between 3/16 and
5/16-inches.
d. Securely tighten the two (2) capscrews
e. Repeat STEPS a. to d. for the other wheel lock.
f. Engage the wheel locks and push against the wheelchair to determine if
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wheelchair.
g. Repeat STEPS above until the wheel locks engage the rear wheels
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H. Anti-Tip Tubes
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WARNING
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A 1-1/2 to 2-inches clearance between the bottom of the anti-tip tube wheels
and the ground MUST be maintained at all times. If set too high, they may
not prevent a tip-over. If set too low, they may interfere with obstacles.
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WARNING
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If any adjustments/replacement of the rear wheels have been made, the anti-
tip tubes must be adjusted to maintain the 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance. If this
adjustment cannot be made with the anti-tippers currently installed, a
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assistance.
1. Installation
a. Depress the release pin
b. Insert the anti-tip tube into the anti-tip tube receiver mounting bracket.
c. Turn the anti-tip tube down until release pin is positioned through the
receiver mounting hole.
d. Insert second anti-tip tube the same way.
2. Adjustment
a. Adjust the anti-tip wheels to achieve the proper clearance of 1
½
” to 2”.
b. Remove the fasteners that hold lower tube to upper tube.
c. Adjust length of lower tube to one of the predrilled positions.
d. Reinsert and tighten fasteners.
3. Turning Anti-Tip Tubes Up
Turn anti-tip tubes up when being pushed by attendant, overcoming obstacles
or climbing curbs.
a. Press the anti-tip tube release pin.
b. Hold pin in and turn anti-tip tube up.
c. Release pin.
d. Repeat with second anti-tip tube.
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