Invacare SX Recliner, Tracer Titan, Tracer DLX manual Installing the Amputee Bracket Figure

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PROCEDURE 9

OPTIONS

 

 

O P T I O N S

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Installing the Amputee Bracket

Installing the Seat Positioning Strap

Installing the Crutch and Cane Carrier

Installing the Telescoping I.V. Rod

NOTE: The procedures in this section of the manual apply to NON-RECLINER wheelchairs, EXCEPT In- stalling the Seat Positioning Strap.

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

INSTALLING THE AMPUTEE BRACKET (FIGURE 1)

1.Refer to the following chart or FIGURE 1 to deter- mine the mounting position of the amputee bracket:

2.Install the amputee bracket on the wheelchair frame to the position determined in STEP 1.

NOTE: Make sure the axle spacer is pointing towards the outside of the wheelchair.

3.Install the two (2) hex screws and locknuts that secure the amputee bracket to the wheelchair.

4.Install the rear wheels onto the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual.

SEAT-

*BRACKET

AXLE SPACER

SIDE OF

AXLE MOUNTING

TO-FLOOR

 

POSITION

WHEELCHAIR

POSITION

 

 

(on bracket)

 

(on wheelchair)

 

 

 

 

 

ADULT

A

DOWN

RIGHT

TOP

ADULT

B

DOWN

LEFT

TOP

HEMI

B

UP

RIGHT

BOTTOM

HEMI

A

UP

LEFT

BOTTOM

 

 

 

 

 

*"A" and "B" are stamped on the sides of the amputee bracket.

BRACKET "A"

 

BRACKET "B"

Locknuts

LEFT RIGHT

ADULT RIGHT

Axle Spacer Towards OUTSIDE

of Wheelchair

REAR VIEW OF

AMPUTEE BRACKET

ADULT LEFT

Axle Spacer Towards OUTSIDE

of Wheelchair

Hex Screws

HEMI LEFT

HEMI RIGHT

FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING THE AMPUTEE BRACKET

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