Invacare Tracer EXIR Method 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes, Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube

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SECTION 1

GENERAL GUIDELINES

TIPPING - CURBS: METHOD 1 - WHEELCHAIR WITH STEP TUBES: Place foot on the step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Apply a continu- ous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. At this point, the assistant will feel a

difference in the weight distribution.

WARNING

When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair.

Step Tube

METHOD 1 - WHEELCHAIR WITH

STEP TUBES

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of the wheelchair in one continuous movement onto the sidewalk. Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant. Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb.

TIPPING - CURBS: METHOD 2 - WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP TUBE

WARNING

Always verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secure PRIOR to use when an assistant is used to propel or lift the chair. Check for any signs of looseness or deterioration and if found, contact a qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to move the wheelchair by pulling on the hand grips if they are found to be unsecure or have deteriorated.

METHOD 2 - WHEELCHAIR

WITHOUT STEP TUBE

This method requires two (2) assistants. The second assistant should be positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheel- chair is being lowered to the ground.

The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up. The wheel- chair should be tilted back to the balance point and, in one continuous upward movement, the rear wheels should be pulled up and over the curb. DO NOT return the front casters to the ground until the wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough for the front casters to clear the edge of the curb.

WARNING

When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair.

Roll the wheelchair backward and SLOWLY lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are facing down.

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Contents Tracer R EXI Tracer EXI Table of Contents ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Special Notes Special NotesLocationslabel Label LocationsSpecifications SpecificationsSection General Guidelines Stability ALL ModelsGeneral Guidelines Operating Information General Guidelines SectionTire Pressure Weight TrainingWeight Limitation Coping with Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Percentage of Weight Distribution Tipping Do not tip the wheelchair without assistanceMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesTipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube Stairways ESCALATORS? SorryTransferring to and from Other Seats Unfolding and Folding the WheelchairFolding Unfolding FoldingSection Safety Inspection Safety Inspection ChecklistSafety Inspection Maintenance Safety Precautions TroubleshootingMaintenance Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSafety Inspection Removing INSTALLING/REMOVING the Front Riggings FigureInstalling Front Riggings SectionBOLT-IN-PLACE Height Adjustment Figure Footplate Height AdjustmentSpring Button Height Adjustment Figure RiggingsFixed Frame Figure Outside of Swingaway Front RiggingRAISING/LOWERING the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure Heel Loop Replacement FigureInside Outside Swingaway Front Rigging Detail a Footplates with BOLT-IN-PLACESpring Buttons Footplates Removing Armrest Removing and Installing Armrest FigureInstalling Armrest ArmsSeat and Back Section Replacing Back Upholstery FigureReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure Seat and BackSeat Backand Adjusting the Seat WidthEXI with Swingaway Front Riggings Figure Section Seat and BackCrossbrace Hardware DetailDetail B Removing Upper Mounting Hardware EXI with Fixed Frame FigureDetail a Removing Lower Mounting Hardware Rear Wheels Section REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear WheelsPermanent Axles Figure Rear WheelsSection Rear Wheels REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBEReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure WheelsrearFront Casters Section INSTALLING/REPLACING Fork Assemblies FigureAdjusting Forks Figure Front CastersCastersfront REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBEReplacing Front Casters Figure Section Front CastersANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Section INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling the ANTI-TIPPERS Figures 1 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LocksLOCKSTIPPERS/WHEEL Adjusting the ANTI-TIPPERS FigureSection ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks AntiAdjusting the Disk Wheel Locks Figure USING/ADJUSTING the Disk Wheel LocksUsing the Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks Figure Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Figure LocksSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height FigureSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Section Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Options Installing the Seat Positioning Strap FigureOptions Section Tracer EXI Warranty WarrantyMade in Mexico Canada
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