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Nitrum / Nitrum Hybrid Rev.C
Anti-tip tubes
WARNING!
Sunrise Medical recommends anti-tip tubes for all chairs. When
fitting anti-tip tubes, use a torque of 7 Nm.
1. Slotting the anti-tip tubes into the clamp:
a. press the rear button on the anti-tip tube on the anti-tip tube
adaptor, so that both release pins are drawn inwards.
b. slot the anti-tip tubes (1) into the anti-tip tube adapter.
c. turn the anti-tip tubes downwards until the release pin locks
into the clamp.
d. fit the second anti-tip tubein the same way.
2. Adjusting Anti-Tip Tubes
To achieve the correct ground
clearance of approx. 1" to 2" (25
mm to 50 mm), the anti-tip tubes
must be raised or lowered.
Press the anti-tip tube release
button, so that both release pins
are drawn inwards. Move the
inner tube up or down to slot into
the height holes provided.
Release the button. Fit the
second anti-tip tube in the same
way. Both wheels should be at
the same height. (Fig. 4.40).
DANGER!
Sunrise Medical Recommends Use Of Anti-Tip Tubes:
If the anti-tip tubes are not fitted, or have been fitted incorrectly,
there is a risk of tipping over and of injury.
Active Anti-Tip tube/Flip Up
The active anti-tip tube is mounted on the left or right side of the
axle tube. By pushing it towards the axle tube, it can be flipped
downwards for operation, (Fig. 4.40.1).
WARNING!
Make sure that the anti-tip tube will lock in the final position. An
unlocked active anti-tip tube can lead to serious injury of the
user.
Fig. 4.40.1
Crutch Holder
Crutch Holder
This device permits crutches to be transported directly on a
wheelchair. It has a Velcro loop to fasten crutches or other aids.
CAUTION!
Never try to use or even remove the crutches or other aids while
moving.
Active Anti-Tip tubes For Sport
To remove the active anti-tip tubes for sport, press the button of
the quick release pin and pull it out. Now pull out the tube from
the anti-tip receiver, (4.40.2 - 4.40.3).
Fig. 4.40.2
Fig. 4.40.3
Fig. 4.40
