SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
10
Anti-Tippers
Anti
‐
tippers
are
specific
to
the
different
seat
‐
to
‐
floor
angles
and/or
seat
‐
to
‐
floor
heights.
Refer
to
the
charts
in
for
correct
usage
and
adjustment.
If
these
requirements
cannot
be
achieved,
DO
NOT
use
the
wheelchair.
Contact
a
qualified
technician.
If
changing
the
seat
‐
to
‐
floor
height
with
or
without
a
change
to
seat
‐
to
‐
floor
angle,
the
correct
anti
‐
tippers
MUST
be
used
to
maintain
a
1½
to
2
‐
inch
ground
clearance.
Anti
‐
tippers
MUST
be
fully
engaged
and
release
buttons
fully
protruding
out
of
adjustment
holes.
Anti
‐
tippers
MUST
be
attached
at
all
times.
Inasmuch
as
the
anti
‐
tippers
are
an
option
on
this
wheelchair
(you
may
order
with
or
without
the
anti
‐
tippers),
Invacare
strongly
recommends
ordering
the
anti
‐
tippers
as
an
additional
safeguard
for
the
wheelchair
user.
ALWAYS
use
anti
‐
tippers.
When
outdoors
on
wet,
soft
ground
or
on
gravel
surfaces,
anti
tippers
may
not
provide
the
same
level
of
protection
against
tipover.
Extra
caution
MUST
be
observed
when
traversing
such
surfaces.
Operating Information
After
ANY
adjustments,
repair
or
service
and
before
use,
make
sure
all
attaching
hardware
is
tightened
securely
‐
otherwise
injury
or
damage
may
result.
Unless
otherwise
noted,
all
service
and
adjustment
should
be
performed
while
the
wheelchair
is
unoccupied.
To
determine
and
establish
your
particular
safety
limits,
practice
bending,
reaching
and
transferring
activities
in
several
combinations
in
the
presence
of
a
qualified
healthcare
professional
before
attempting
active
use
of
the
wheelchair.
When
cleaning
rear
cane
or
hand
grip
areas
use
only
a
clean
towel
lightly
dampened
with
cool
water.
Verify
that
grips
are
dry
prior
to
use.
Use
of
soap
or
ammonia
based
cleaning
solutions
will
result
in
the
hand
grips
sliding
off
the
cane
assembly.
Failure
to
observe
this
warning
may
result
in
injury
to
the
user
or
bystanders.
If
the
wheelchair
is
exposed
to
extreme
temperature
(above
100°F
or
below
32°F),
high
humidity
and/or
becomes
wet,
prior
to
use,
ensure
that
the
handgrips
DO
NOT
twist
on
the
handle.
Otherwise,
damage
or
injury
may
occur.
Avoid
storing
or
using
the
wheelchair
near
open
flame
or
combustible
products.
Serious
injury
or
damage
to
property
may
result.
ALWAYS
keep
hands
and
fingers
clear
of
moving
parts
to
avoid
injury.
DO
NOT
traverse,
climb
or
go
down
ramps
or
slopes
greater
than
9°.
DO
NOT
attempt
to
move
up
or
down
an
incline
with
a
water,
ice
or
oil
film.
NEVER
leave
an
unoccupied
wheelchair
on
an
incline.
DO
NOT
operate
on
roads,
streets
or
highways.
