Invacare SX Recliner, DLX Installing the Seat Positioning Strap Figure, Safety and Maintenance

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OPTIONS	PROCEDURE 9

INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STRAP (FIGURE 2)

WARNING

ALWAYS wear your SEAT POSITIONING STRAP. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP), Invac- are strongly recommends ordering the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP as an additional safe- guard for the wheelchair user.

1.Remove the rear seat upholstery screw from the wheelchair.

2.Position one seat positioning strap half between the seat rail and seat upholstery.

3.Secure the seat upholstery and seat positioning strap to the wheelchair with the existing seat up- holstery screw.

4.Repeat STEPS 1-3for the opposite side of the wheelchair.

INSTALLING THE CRUTCH AND CANE CARRIER (FIGURE 3)

Safety and Maintenance

1.Check base weekly to secure proper placement.

2.Securely fasten strap while carrying items.

3.Never insert or remove items while wheelchair is moving.

4.Base should be parallel to step tube to avoid bend- ing spokes when folding the wheelchair.

Strap

Base

Clamp

O P T I O N S

Seat

Upholstery

Screw

Seat

Positioning

Strap (Under

Seat Uphol-

stery).Seat Upholstery

Seat Rail

FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING

STRAP

Locknut

FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING THE CRUTCH AND

CANE CARRIER

5.The base cleans easily with any chrome or glass cleaner. The strap can be cleaned with mild soap and water.

Installing

1.Slide the clamp with the base attached over the end of the step tube of the wheelchair.

2.Position the base parallel to the step tube.

3.Securely tighten the locknut that secures the base to the step tube of the wheelchair.

4.Remove the upper back upholstery screw and washer.

5.Align the strap with the back upholstery screw mounting hole.

6.Reinstall the back upholstery screw and washer and secure the strap to the wheelchair.

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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 Coping with Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsPercentage of Weight Distribution Stability and BalanceREACHING, Leaning Backwards REACHING, Leaning Bending ForwardFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes TippingTipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair Without Step TubesTransferring to and from Other Seats StairwaysClosing Folding and Unfolding the WheelchairOpening Recliner ModelsI F I C a T I O N S SpecificationsT I O N S Initially Inspect Adjust Weekly Monthly Periodically Safety Inspection ChecklistSuggested Maintenance Procedures TroubleshootingMaintenance Maintenance Safety PrecautionsSwingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Figure Heel Loop Replacement FigureSwingaway Footrest Assembly Installation Figure Adjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation FigureWhelchairs Equipped With Height Adjustment Knobs Figure Adjusting Armrest Height Adjustable Height Arms onlyWheelchairs Equipped With Height Adjustment Levers Figure Replacing Using or Replacing FLIP-BACK Armrest FigureUsing Removing or Replacing Armrest FigureReplacing SCREW-ON Back Upholstery Figure Assembling the Back Cane to the Wheelchair FigureReplacing the SLIP-ON Back Upholstery Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery Figure Adjusting Seat Depth FigureAdjusting Seat Width Figure Tracer DLX Built Before March 13 Permanent Axles Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear WheelsQuick-Release Axles Figure Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBEAdjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure Front Caster Mounting Adjustments Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBEAdjusting The Anti-tippers Figure INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling The Anti-tippers Figures 1 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 FigureBack Upholstery Figure Replacing the HEADREST/BACK UpholsteryReplacing the Headrest Pillow Figure Headrest Upholstery FigureRemoving REMOVING/INSTALLING the Spreader BAR FigureInstalling REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels FigureInstalling the Amputee Bracket Installing the Amputee Bracket FigureSafety and Maintenance Installing the Seat Positioning Strap FigureInstalling the Crutch and Cane Carrier Figure Mounting Installing the Telescoping I.V. RODRepositioning the Upper Mount Repositioning The Upper Attachment FigurePage Tracer DLX Limited WarrantyOne Invacare Way