Invacare SX Recliner, Tracer Titan, Tracer DLX manual To Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS

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S A F E T Y

S U M M A R Y

SAFETY SUMMARY

SAFETY SUMMARY (CONTINUED)

OPERATING INFORMATION

WARNING

TIRE PRESSURE

DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. Recommended tire pressure is listed on the side of the tire.

Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

WEIGHT TRAINING

Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invac- are wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall NOT be liable for bodily injury and the warranty is void.

WEIGHT LIMITATION

The Tracer DLX / SX / SX RECLINER / TITAN wheelchairs have a weight limitation of 250 lbs.

TRACER RECLINER ONLY:

WARNING

ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable BEFORE using the recliner.

Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times.

ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair.

Make sure detent pin of the spreader bar is completely extended through the hole in the handle BEFORE using the wheelchair.

Make sure both back canes are at the same angle BEFORE releasing the handles of the recline mechanisms.

Mount the rear wheels in the Rear Wheel Offset Bracket ONLY. NEVER reposition the rear wheels to the forward position, stability of the wheelchair will decrease.

TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS:

The Tracer SX Recliner wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in ANY reclined position.

Make sure the patient is properly positioned in the wheelchair before reclining or inclining (re- verse recline) to maintain maximum stability and safety.

When returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the full upright position, more body strength will be required for approximately the last twenty (20) degrees of incline (reverse recline). Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use your legs) or seek assistance if necessary to avoid injury.

Assistants MUST be prepared to support the weight of the occupant when reclining, or return- ing the occupant of the wheelchair to the full upright position.

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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 ObstaclesREACHING, Leaning Bending Forward Functional Reach from a WheelchairREACHING, 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 ProceduresHeel Loop Replacement Figure Swingaway Footrest Assembly Installation FigureSwingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Figure Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation Figure Adjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly FigureAdjusting Armrest Height Adjustable Height Arms only Wheelchairs Equipped With Height Adjustment Levers FigureWhelchairs Equipped With Height Adjustment Knobs Figure Removing or Replacing Armrest Figure Using or Replacing FLIP-BACK Armrest FigureUsing ReplacingAssembling the Back Cane to the Wheelchair Figure Replacing the SLIP-ON Back Upholstery FigureReplacing SCREW-ON Back Upholstery Figure Adjusting Seat Depth Figure Adjusting Seat Width FigureReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure Tracer DLX Built Before March 13 REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Quick-Release Axles FigurePermanent Axles Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBE Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle FigureReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBE Front Caster Mounting Adjustments FigureINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Installing The Anti-tippers Figures 1Adjusting 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 FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING the Spreader BAR Figure InstallingRemoving REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear WheelsInstalling the Amputee Bracket Figure Installing the Amputee BracketInstalling the Seat Positioning Strap Figure Installing the Crutch and Cane Carrier FigureSafety and Maintenance Installing the Telescoping I.V. ROD MountingRepositioning The Upper Attachment Figure Repositioning the Upper MountPage Limited Warranty Tracer DLXOne Invacare Way