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FIGURE 5 - INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE FRONT ANTI-TIPPERS

Adjusting Front Anti-tippers

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 triangular
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.

Machine

Screw

Washer

Locknut

Triangular

Assembly

Wheel

Adjustment

Holes

Mounting

Holes

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3/4-inch

FLOOR

Anti-Tipper Arm

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 tri-
angular assembly to the bottom of the anti-tip-
per 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.

Bracket Clamps

Lug Bolts

Locknuts

Triangular Assembly

Front Caster

Attaches Here
(not shown for

clarity)

Wheelchair Frame

Anti-Tipper

Arm

NOTE: Right side Front Anti-Tipper pictured.

INSTALLING

ADJUSTING

OPTIONS

PROCEDURE 8

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Summary of Contents for 9758

Page 1: ...UTY EXTRAWIDE TRACER TRANSPORT INVACARE MG R R R R Owner s Operator And Maintenance Manual DEALER THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVENTOTHE USER OF THEWHEELCHAIR USER BEFORE USINGTHISWHEELCHAIR READTHIS MANUALAN...

Page 2: ...ENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLIC...

Page 3: ...NG FLIP BACK ARMREST 17 PROCEDURE 3 SEAT AND BACK 18 FOLD DOWN BACK TRACER TRANSPORT ONLY 18 REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY 18 REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY 18 ADJUSTING SEAT WIDTH 18 PROCEDURE 4 REAR WHEE...

Page 4: ...S InvacarerecommendsthatwheelchairusersNOTbetransportedinvehiclesofanykindwhileinwheel chairs As of this date the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie down systems for transportation...

Page 5: ...es greater than 9 o DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water ice or oil film DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles Doing so may cause your wheelchair to tip over and cause bo...

Page 6: ...NG Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus In vacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training If occupant us...

Page 7: ...n forward out of the wheelchair any further thanthelengthofthearmrests Makesurethecastersare pointingintheforwardpositionwheneveryouleanforward This can be achieved by advancing the wheelchair and the...

Page 8: ...sition the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks DO NOTATTEMPTTOREACHOBJECTSIFYOUHAVE TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE SEAT OR PICK THEM UP FROM THE FLOOR BY...

Page 9: ...elchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is being lowered to the ground The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so...

Page 10: ...ends orderingtheSeatPositioningStrapasanadditional safeguard for the wheelchair user Do not attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable detachable parts Lifting by means of any removable...

Page 11: ...ery is attached until the wheelchair is fully open 4 Engage both wheel locks open the footrest legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair Refer to TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS in t...

Page 12: ...ing Legrest Permanent 8x1 inch Solid Rubber Standard 8x1 1 4 inch Composite Urethane N A Push to Lock 8 x 1 inch Solid Rubber Standard 8x1 1 4 inch Composite Urethane Vinyl Lightweight Black Standard...

Page 13: ...ires check for proper inflation CAUTION As with any vehicle the wheels and tires should be checkedperiodicallyforcracksandwear andshouldbereplaced WHEELLOCKS PROCEDURE7 Donotinterferewithtireswhenroll...

Page 14: ...s are pneumatic recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the tire 3 The wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced when necessarybyyourau...

Page 15: ...chair 2 Install the hinge plates on the footrest onto the hinge pins on the wheelchair frame 3 Push the footrest towards the inside of the wheel chair until it locks into place NOTE The footplate will...

Page 16: ...e the calfpad turn the calfpad towards the inside of the wheelchair Phillips Screw Spacer Locknut Bolt and Locknut Heel Loop FIGURE 3 HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT 1 Place legrest assembly on the outside of t...

Page 17: ...w insert into new rear armrest tube align ing the mounting holes Arm Socket Armrest Release Button Armrest Front Tube Washer Spacer Armrest Rear Tube Nut FIGURE 1 REMOVING OR REPLACING STANDARD ARMRES...

Page 18: ...bereplaced 2 Remove the four 4 screws and locknuts that se cure the insert tube to the lower wheelchair frame FIGURE 2 REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY Seat Upholstery This Procedure Includes the Following F...

Page 19: ...EPS a d to assemble the upper mounting hardware f Reverse STEPS 1 5 in REMOVING LOWER MOUNTING HARDWARE in this section of the manual to reassemble the wheelchair Spacer Crossbrace FIGURE 6 ALL REMOVA...

Page 20: ...G INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS Locknut Axle Spacer Hex Screw Dust Cap Rear Wheel TRANSPORT Axle Mounting Hole Handrim FIGURE 2 REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM Button Screw REPLACING REPAIRING REAR WHEEL TI...

Page 21: ...ONT CASTERS AND FORKS F R O N T C A S T E R S PROCEDURE 5 FRONT CASTERS Washer 8 inch Fork Hex Screw Locknut Front Caster Washer FIGURE 2 REPLACING FRONT CASTERS a Tip back the wheelchair to floor b P...

Page 22: ...ROCEDURE 4 of this manual 6 Adjustanti tippersasnecessary RefertoADJUSTIING THEANTI TIPPERSinPROCEDURE7ofthismanual WARNING When changing the seat to floor height you must adjust the anti tippers acco...

Page 23: ...8 inches non adjustable A N T I T I P P E R S W H E E L L O C K S FIGURE 1 ANTI TIPPER LENGTH Top Position Anti tipper Length 1 Depress the release buttons and insert the anti tip pers with the anti t...

Page 24: ...l and the wheel lock shoe is between 5 32 and 5 16 inches 3 Securely tighten the bolt and locknut 4 Engage wheel lock and push against the wheel chair and determine if wheel lock engages the wheel loc...

Page 25: ...cer Locknut Step Tube End Cap 2 Position the socket mount on the wheelchair frame as shown in FIGURE 2 3 Secure the socket mount to the wheelchair frame with the two 2 back upholstery screws FIGURE 2...

Page 26: ...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 t...

Page 27: ...l Adjustment Holes Mounting Holes 3 4 inch FLOOR Anti Tipper Arm 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...

Page 28: ...m whom you purchased your Invacare product In the eventyoudonotreceivesatisfactorywarrantyservice pleasewritedirectlytoInvacareattheaddressatthe bottom of the back cover Provide dealer s name address...

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