Invacare Tracer EXIR manual Stairways, ESCALATORS? Sorry

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GENERAL GUIDELINES

SECTION 1

STAIRWAYS

WARNING

ALWAYS wear your seat/chest positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT/ CHEST POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the Seat/Chest Positioning Strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the Seat/Chest Positioning Strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user and/or assisstant or damage to the wheelchair.

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.

EXTREME CAUTION is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports.

Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an eleva- tor is NOT available:

1.If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing up.

2.After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, one assistant (in the rear) backs the wheelchair up against the first step, while securely grasping a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage.

3.The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non-detachable part of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up and over the stair and steadies the wheelchair as the first assistant places one (1) foot on the next stair and repeats STEP 1.

4.The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway.

5.If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down.

ESCALATORS? SORRY!

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.

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 SpecificationsStability ALL Models General GuidelinesSection General Guidelines General Guidelines Section Operating InformationWeight Training Weight LimitationTire Pressure SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stability and BalanceCoping with Everyday Obstacles Percentage of Weight Distribution Do not tip the wheelchair without assistance TippingMethod 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step TubeMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube ESCALATORS? Sorry StairwaysUnfolding and Folding the Wheelchair Transferring to and from Other SeatsUnfolding Folding FoldingSafety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionSection Safety Inspection Suggested Maintenance Procedures TroubleshootingMaintenance Maintenance Safety PrecautionsSafety Inspection Front Riggings Section INSTALLING/REMOVING the Front Riggings FigureInstalling RemovingRiggings Footplate Height AdjustmentSpring Button Height Adjustment Figure BOLT-IN-PLACE Height Adjustment FigureOutside of Swingaway Front Rigging Fixed Frame FigureHeel Loop Replacement Figure RAISING/LOWERING the Elevating Legrest Assembly FigureDetail a Footplates with BOLT-IN-PLACE Spring Buttons FootplatesInside Outside Swingaway Front Rigging Arms Removing and Installing Armrest FigureInstalling Armrest Removing ArmrestSeat and Back Replacing Back Upholstery FigureReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure Seat and Back SectionSection Seat and Back Adjusting the Seat WidthEXI with Swingaway Front Riggings Figure Seat BackandDetail Detail BCrossbrace Hardware EXI with Fixed Frame Figure Detail a Removing Lower Mounting HardwareRemoving Upper Mounting Hardware Rear Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear WheelsPermanent Axles Figure Rear Wheels SectionWheelsrear REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBEReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure Section Rear WheelsFront Casters INSTALLING/REPLACING Fork Assemblies FigureAdjusting Forks Figure Front Casters SectionSection Front Casters REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBEReplacing Front Casters Figure CastersfrontANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling the ANTI-TIPPERS Figures 1 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks SectionAnti Adjusting the ANTI-TIPPERS FigureSection ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks LOCKSTIPPERS/WHEELUSING/ADJUSTING the Disk Wheel Locks Using the Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks FigureAdjusting the Disk Wheel Locks Figure Locks Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions FigureChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Figure SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height SectionSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Installing the Seat Positioning Strap Figure Options SectionOptions Tracer EXI Warranty WarrantyCanada Made in Mexico
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