V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
BB. Anti-Tips (Optional)
3. Adjusting Height of Wheel Extension (Fig. 46)
The anti-tip tube wheel extension may need to be raised or lowered
to achieve the proper clearnace of 1½" to 2" above the ground.
a. Compress the detent buttons until they are inside the tube
wall. This will allow the outer tube to slide up and down on
the inner tube.
b. Slide the extension tube up or down until you achieve the
desired height.
c. Release the buttons.
d. Adjust the second wheel extension the same way. Both
wheels should be at exactly the same height.
4. Turning Anti-Tip Tubes Up (Fig. 47)
You may find it necessary to turn the anti-tip tubes up when being
pushed by an attendant, to climb curbs or overcome obstacles.
a. Compress the 2nd detent button on the anti-tip tube so the
front detent button is drawn inside.
b. Hold the button in and turn the anti-tip tube up.
c. Release the button.
d. Repeat with second anti-tip tube.
e. Return the anti-tip tubes down to their safe position as soon
as possible.
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Fig. 46
Fig. 47