Invacare SX Recliner, Tracer DLX Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height, Procedure SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height

PROCEDURE 7 SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT

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This Procedure Includes the Following:

Changing Seat-To-Floor Height

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam- age may result.

CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (FIGURE 1 AND 2)

WARNING

When changing the seat-to-floor height, the heightoftheanti-tippersmustbeadjustedaswell.

NOTE: Invacare recommends that the following proce- dure be performed by an authorized dealer or qualified technician.

1.Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. (ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE): Refer to RE- MOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in

PROCEDURE 4 (RECLINER FRAME STYLE): Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE 8 of this manual.

2.Remove the front casters from the wheelchair. Refer to FRONT CASTER MOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS in PROCEDURE 5 of this manual.

3.Refer to the charts of front caster/fork and rear wheel sizes,todeterminemountingpositionsforobtainableseat- to-floor heights (FIGURE 1 for ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE orFIGURE2for RECLINER FRAME STYLE).

4.Reinstall the front casters onto the wheelchair. Refer to FRONT CASTER MOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS in PROCEDURE 5 of this manual.

5.Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair. (ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE): Refer to RE- MOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in

PROCEDURE 4 (RECLINER FRAME STYLE): Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE 8 of this manual.

6.Adjust Anti-tippers according to NEW seat-to-floor height. Refer to ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERSin PROCEDURE 6 of this manual.

ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE

*6-INCH FRONT CASTERS

SEAT-TO-FLOOR	FRONT CASTER	REAR	REAR WHEEL
HEIGHT	MOUNTING	WHEEL	MOUNTING
(in inches)	POSITION	SIZE	POSITION
15-1/2	TOP	20-inch	TOP
16-1/2	MIDDLE	22-inch	TOP
17-1/2	BOTTOM	24-inch	TOP
17-1/2	BOTTOM	20-inch	BOTTOM

*8-INCH FRONT CASTERS

SEAT-TO-FLOOR	FRONT CASTER	REAR	REAR WHEEL
HEIGHT	MOUNTING	WHEEL	MOUNTING
(in inches)	POSITION	SIZE	POSITION
17-1/2	TOP	20-inch	BOTTOM
17-1/2	TOP	24-inch	TOP
18-1/2	MIDDLE	22-inch	BOTTOM
19-1/2	BOTTOM	24-inch	BOTTOM

* NOTE: 6-inch and 8-inch front casters require different forks.

REAR WHEEL MOUNTING POSITIONS -	6 OR 8-INCH FORK
ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE	MOUNTING POSITIONS

TOP	TOP
BOTTOM	MIDDLE
	BOTTOM

FIGURE 1 - CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT - ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE

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