Invacare Titan, SX, DLX Special Notes, Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning Straps

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S P E C I A L

N O T E S

SPECIAL NOTES

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

WHEELCAIR USER

As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS

Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type.

It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.

AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATPOSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A 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 Special Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning StrapsSafety Summary Operating InformationTo Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Percentage of Weight DistributionStability and Balance Coping with Everyday ObstaclesFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair REACHING, Leaning Bending ForwardREACHING, Leaning Backwards Tipping Tipping Curbs Method 1 WheelchairWithout Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesStairways Transferring to and from Other SeatsFolding and Unfolding the Wheelchair OpeningRecliner Models ClosingSpecifications I F I C a T I O N ST I O N S Safety Inspection Checklist Initially Inspect Adjust Weekly Monthly PeriodicallyTroubleshooting MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions 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 Using or Replacing FLIP-BACK Armrest Figure UsingRemoving or Replacing Armrest Figure 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 RReplacing the HEADREST/BACK Upholstery Replacing the Headrest Pillow FigureHeadrest Upholstery 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