V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
S. Anti-Tips (Continued)
3. Adjusting Height of Wheel Extension
The anti-tip tube wheel extension may need to be raised or lowered to
achieve the proper clearance of 1½" to 2" (3.81 cm to 5.08 cm) above
the ground.
a. Compress the detent buttons (Fig. 28:A) 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. 29)
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. 28
A
Fig. 29