Invacare Front Anti Tippers 1326 User manual

Installation, Assembly and Operating Instructions
FRONT ANTI-TIPPERS
MODEL NOS. 2226 AND 1326
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
Lug Bolt 4
Locknut (fine thread) 4
Machine Screw 2
Locknut (coarse thread) 2
Anti-Tipper Triangular Assembly 2
Washer 4
Anti-Tipper Arm w/Bracket Clamps 2
INSTALLING FRONT ANTI-TIPPERS
(FIGURE 1)
NOTE: Refer to the INSTALLATION WARNINGS in
the SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet.
1. Remove the locknuts and the lug bolts from the anti-
tipper bracket clamps.
2. Position the anti-tipper bracket clamp over the wheel-
chair frame behind the front caster as shown in FIG-
URE 1.
NOTE: Position the anti-tipper arm on the outside of
the wheelchair as shown in FIGURE 1.
3. Squeeze bracket clamps together and insert the bolts.
4. Install the locknuts onto the lug bolts. Tighten securely.
5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 on the opposite side of the
wheelchair for the remaining anti-tipper.
6. Measure from the floor to the bottom of the wheels of
the triangular assembly.
7. Perform one (1) of the following:
TRIANGULAR ASSEMBLY 3/4-INCH FROM
FLOOR - Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite tri-
angular assembly.
TRIANGULAR ASSEMBLY NOT 3/4-INCH
FROM FLOOR - Adjust the height of the triangular
assemblies. Refer to ADJUSTINGFRONTANTI-TIP-
PERS in this instruction sheet.
The Front Anti-Tippers Kit (Right and Left)
consists of:
MODEL NO. 2226 1326
Size 1-inch 7/8-inch
PARTNOS.
Right 1017846 1042413
Left 1017847 1042414
Pair 1035967 1042412
OVER
NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. In case of
shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Dealer
for further instruction.
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for safe in-
stallation and adjustment of the Front Anti-tippers:
GENERAL WARNINGS
DO NOT install or use this kit without first reading
and understanding this instruction sheet. If you
areunabletounderstandtheWarnings,Cautions
orInstructions,contactahealthcareprofessional,
dealer or technical personnel before attempt-
ing to install this kit - otherwise, injury or damage
mayoccur.
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage
mayoccur.
Front anti-tippers are recommended by Invac-
are when using elevating legrests. Even though
a wheelchair is equipped with front anti-tippers,
individuals should be taught to elevate legrests,
swingfrontriggingsasideand/orflipupfootplates
so they are out of the way BEFORE placing feet
firmly on the floor when entering or exiting the
wheelchair. This will permit individuals to stand
close to front edge of the seat and lower him-
self/herself well enough back onto the seat.
Ensure Front Anti-Tippers are adjusted to the
same height - otherwise the wheelchair may
tip to one side and injury or damage may
occur.
INSTALLATION CAUTION
When securingthefrontanti-tipperstothewheel-
chair frame. DO NOT overtighten the attaching
hardware, otherwise damage to the wheelchair
frame may occur.

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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é
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.