Invacare SX Recliner, Tracer DLX Replacing Seat Upholstery Figure, Adjusting Seat Depth Figure

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SEAT AND BACK

PROCEDURE 3

 

 

Washers

Back Upholstery

 

Phillips Screws

Washers

 

FIGURE 3 - REPLACING SCREW-ON BACK

UPHOLSTERY

REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 4)

1.Remove the eight (8) phillips screws and washers that secure the existing seat upholstery to the crossbraces.

2.Remove the existing seat upholstery from the crossbraces.

3.Ensure positioning of seat positioning strap (if used). Refer to INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STRAP in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual.

4.Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-2.

Phillips Screws

Seat Upholstery

FIGURE 4 - REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY

ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH (FIGURE 5)

1.Remove the existing seat upholstery from the wheel- chair. Refer to REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOL- STERY in this section of the manual.

NOTE: If adjusting the seat depth of the wheelchair, the seat upholstery MUST be changed as well.

2.Remove the two (2) plug buttons from the ends of the crossbraces that are towards the front of the wheelchair.

NOTE: The two (2) plug buttons will be used in the ends of the seat extensions.

3.Install the two (2) seat extension tubes into the ends on the crossbraces. Line up the second mounting hole from the rear of the seat extension tube with the mounting hole in the crossbrace.

4.Install the two (2) seat extension spacers onto the two (2) seat extension tubes.

5.Install the new seat upholstery onto the wheelchair. Make sure to line up the mounting holes in the seat extension tubes and seat extension spacers with the new seat upholstery. Refer to REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY in this section of the manual.

6.Install plug buttons into the ends of the seat exten- sion spacers.

Phillips Screws

Seat

Seat Upholstery

Extension

Spacer

Crossbrace

Seat Extension Tube

Plug Button

FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH

ADJUSTING SEAT WIDTH (FIGURE 6)

WARNING

Adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

1.Remove the existing back and seat upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to REPLACING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY and REPLACING THE SEAT UP- HOLSTERY in this section of the manual.

NOTE: If adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair, back and seat upholstery as well as the crossbraces MUST be replaced.

2.Perform one (1) of the following:

TRACER TITAN/SX/SX RECLINER/DLX (BUILT AFTER MARCH 13, 2000) -

a.Remove the button head screws and locknuts that secure the two (2) pivot links to the cross-braces.

b.Remove the four (4) phillips screws and locknuts that secure the insert tube to the lower wheelchair frame.

c.Remove the inserts from the rear of the wheel- chair.

NOTE: If changing the seat width of the SX Recliner the spreader bar and headrest upholstery MUST be changed. The headrest pillow may need to be changed according to the chart below.

HEADREST PILLOW SEAT WIDTH RANGES

14-inches, 16-18-inches, 20-inches, or 22-inches

NOTE: if the seat width required is within the range of the original headrest pillow, the original headrest pillow may still be used.

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Contents Tracer R SX Tracer R SX Recliner Tracer R Titan Tracer R DLX I N G Table of Contents Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning Straps Special NotesOperating Information Safety SummaryTo Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS Percentage of Weight Distribution SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Coping with Everyday ObstaclesREACHING, Leaning Bending Forward Functional Reach from a WheelchairREACHING, Leaning Backwards Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair TippingWithout Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesTransferring to and from Other Seats StairwaysOpening Folding and Unfolding the WheelchairRecliner Models ClosingI F I C a T I O N S SpecificationsT I O N S Initially Inspect Adjust Weekly Monthly Periodically Safety Inspection ChecklistMaintenance TroubleshootingMaintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance ProceduresHeel Loop Replacement Figure Swingaway Footrest Assembly Installation FigureSwingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Figure Adjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation FigureAdjusting Armrest Height Adjustable Height Arms only Wheelchairs Equipped With Height Adjustment Levers FigureWhelchairs Equipped With Height Adjustment Knobs Figure Using Using or Replacing FLIP-BACK Armrest FigureRemoving or Replacing Armrest Figure ReplacingAssembling the Back Cane to the Wheelchair Figure Replacing the SLIP-ON Back Upholstery FigureReplacing SCREW-ON Back Upholstery Figure Adjusting Seat Depth Figure Adjusting Seat Width FigureReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure Tracer DLX Built Before March 13 REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Quick-Release Axles FigurePermanent Axles Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBE Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle FigureReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure Front Caster Mounting Adjustments Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBEINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Installing The Anti-tippers Figures 1Adjusting The Anti-tippers Figure Wheel Lock Adjustment Wheel Lock Adjustment FigureChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Procedure SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Recliner Frame Style C L I N E R Recliner Operation FigureReplacing the Headrest Pillow Figure Replacing the HEADREST/BACK UpholsteryHeadrest Upholstery Figure Back Upholstery FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING the Spreader BAR Figure InstallingRemoving REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels FigureInstalling the Amputee Bracket Installing the Amputee Bracket FigureInstalling the Seat Positioning Strap Figure Installing the Crutch and Cane Carrier FigureSafety and Maintenance Mounting Installing the Telescoping I.V. RODRepositioning the Upper Mount Repositioning The Upper Attachment FigurePage Tracer DLX Limited WarrantyOne Invacare Way
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