Invacare SX Recliner, Tracer Titan, Tracer SX manual Tracer DLX Built Before March 13

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PROCEDURE 3	SEAT AND BACK

S E A T

A N D

B A C K

TRACER DLX (BUILT BEFORE MARCH 13, 2000) - NOTE: There are no pivot links on the Tracer DLX.

a.Pull crossbrace assembly up and away from the main body of the wheelchair. Seat guides will stay attached to rear canes.

b.Remove upholstery screws.

c.Remove crossbraces from seat guides.

3.Remove the hardware that secures the two (2) existing crossbraces together (FIGURE 6).

4.Perform one (1) of the following:

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

a.Assemblethetwo(2)NEW crossbracestogether. Refer to FIGURE 6 for hardware orientation.

b.Reinstall the button head screws and locknuts that secure the pivot links to the crossbraces.

TRACER DLX (BUILT BEFORE MARCH 13, 2000) -

a. Position the crossbraces onto the seat guide.

5.Slide insert tubes into the wheelchair frame.

6.Align the holes in the insert tube with the holes in the wheelchair frame.

7.Insert the phillips screws and tighten the locknuts securely.

8.Install the NEW back and seat upholstery onto the wheelchair. Refer to REPLACING THE BACK UP- HOLSTERYand REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOL- STERY in this section of the manual.

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

Wheelchair

NOTE: orientation of hex screw, spacers, nylon washer, steel washers and locknut (hardware) for instal- lation of new crossbraces.

Crossbrace

Locknut

Locknut

Insert

Tube

Phillips Screw

Frame

Pivot Link

Button Head

Screw

TRACER DLX (BUILT BEFORE MARCH 13, 2000)

NOTE: orientation of hex screw, spacers, nylon washer, steel washers and locknut (hardware) for instal- lation of new crossbraces.

Seat Guide	Wheelchair Frame

Crossbrace

Seat Guide

Locknut

Insert

Tube

Phillips Screw

FIGURE 6 - ADJUSTING SEAT WIDTH

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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