Invacare Tracer EXIR manual Tipping, Do not tip the wheelchair without assistance

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GENERAL GUIDELINES

SECTION 1

Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.

Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks.

Reaching, Leaning - Backwards.

WARNING

DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.

Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position.

TIPPING

WARNING

DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.

When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non- removable (non-detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheel- chair and remind him/her to lean back. Be sure the occupant’s feet and hands are clear of all wheels and/or pinch points.

After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use one (1) of the following methods to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

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Contents Tracer R EXI Tracer EXI Table of Contents ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Special Notes Special NotesLabel Locations LocationslabelSpecifications SpecificationsGeneral Guidelines Stability ALL ModelsSection General Guidelines General Guidelines Section Operating InformationWeight Limitation Weight TrainingTire Pressure Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsCoping with Everyday Obstacles Percentage of Weight Distribution Do not tip the wheelchair without assistance TippingTipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube ESCALATORS? Sorry StairwaysUnfolding and Folding the Wheelchair Transferring to and from Other SeatsUnfolding Folding FoldingSafety Inspection Safety Inspection ChecklistSection Safety Inspection Maintenance TroubleshootingMaintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSafety Inspection Installing INSTALLING/REMOVING the Front Riggings FigureRemoving Front Riggings SectionSpring Button Height Adjustment Figure Footplate Height AdjustmentBOLT-IN-PLACE Height Adjustment Figure RiggingsOutside of Swingaway Front Rigging Fixed Frame FigureHeel Loop Replacement Figure RAISING/LOWERING the Elevating Legrest Assembly FigureSpring Buttons Footplates Detail a Footplates with BOLT-IN-PLACEInside Outside Swingaway Front Rigging Installing Armrest Removing and Installing Armrest FigureRemoving Armrest ArmsReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure Replacing Back Upholstery FigureSeat and Back Section Seat and BackEXI with Swingaway Front Riggings Figure Adjusting the Seat WidthSeat Backand Section Seat and BackDetail B DetailCrossbrace Hardware Detail a Removing Lower Mounting Hardware EXI with Fixed Frame FigureRemoving Upper Mounting Hardware Permanent Axles Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear WheelsRear Wheels Section Rear WheelsReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBESection Rear Wheels WheelsrearAdjusting Forks Figure INSTALLING/REPLACING Fork Assemblies FigureFront Casters Section Front CastersReplacing Front Casters Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBECastersfront Section Front CastersInstalling the ANTI-TIPPERS Figures 1 INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Section ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LocksSection ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Adjusting the ANTI-TIPPERS FigureLOCKSTIPPERS/WHEEL AntiUsing the Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks Figure USING/ADJUSTING the Disk Wheel LocksAdjusting the Disk Wheel Locks Figure Locks Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions FigureSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Section Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height FigureSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Options Section Installing the Seat Positioning Strap FigureOptions Tracer EXI Warranty WarrantyCanada Made in Mexico