Invacare Tracer DLX, SX Recliner, Tracer Titan Stairways, Transferring to and from Other Seats

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SAFETY/HANDLING

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STAIRWAYS

WARNING

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Do not attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

Extreme caution is advised when it is neces- sary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough prepa- rations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non- detachable parts for hand-held supports.

Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair be- tween floors when an elevator is NOT available:

1.After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, one assistant (in the rear) backs the wheelchair up against the first step, while se- curely grasping a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage.

2.The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non- detachable part of the framework, lifts the wheel- chair up and over the stair and steadies the wheel- chair as the first assistant places one (1) foot on the next stair and repeats STEP 1.

3.The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway.

TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS

WARNING

BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters toward the object you are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving.

CAUTION

When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will help prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.

NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength.

Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front casters pointing toward it. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with transfer.

During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all possible.

ESCALATORS? SORRY!

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheel- chair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.

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Contents Tracer R SX Tracer R SX Recliner Tracer R Titan Tracer R DLX I N G Table of Contents Special Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning StrapsSafety Summary Operating InformationTo Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsPercentage of Weight Distribution Coping with Everyday ObstaclesFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair REACHING, Leaning Bending ForwardREACHING, Leaning Backwards Without Step Tubes TippingTipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesStairways Transferring to and from Other SeatsRecliner Models Folding and Unfolding the WheelchairOpening ClosingSpecifications I F I C a T I O N ST I O N S Safety Inspection Checklist Initially Inspect Adjust Weekly Monthly PeriodicallyMaintenance Safety Precautions TroubleshootingMaintenance Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSwingaway Footrest Assembly Installation Figure Heel Loop Replacement FigureSwingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Figure Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation Figure Adjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly FigureWheelchairs Equipped With Height Adjustment Levers Figure Adjusting Armrest Height Adjustable Height Arms onlyWhelchairs Equipped With Height Adjustment Knobs Figure Removing or Replacing Armrest Figure Using or Replacing FLIP-BACK Armrest FigureUsing ReplacingReplacing the SLIP-ON Back Upholstery Figure Assembling the Back Cane to the Wheelchair FigureReplacing SCREW-ON Back Upholstery Figure Adjusting Seat Width Figure Adjusting Seat Depth FigureReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure Tracer DLX Built Before March 13 Quick-Release Axles Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear WheelsPermanent Axles Figure Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBEReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBE Front Caster Mounting Adjustments FigureInstalling The Anti-tippers Figures 1 INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSAdjusting The Anti-tippers Figure Wheel Lock Adjustment Figure Wheel Lock AdjustmentProcedure SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Recliner Frame Style Recliner Operation Figure C L I N E RHeadrest Upholstery Figure Replacing the HEADREST/BACK UpholsteryReplacing the Headrest Pillow Figure Back Upholstery FigureInstalling REMOVING/INSTALLING the Spreader BAR FigureRemoving REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear WheelsInstalling the Amputee Bracket Figure Installing the Amputee BracketInstalling the Crutch and Cane Carrier Figure Installing the Seat Positioning Strap FigureSafety and Maintenance Installing the Telescoping I.V. ROD MountingRepositioning The Upper Attachment Figure Repositioning the Upper MountPage Limited Warranty Tracer DLXOne Invacare Way
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