Invacare Tracer EXIR manual Adjusting the Seat Width, EXI with Swingaway Front Riggings Figure

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SECTION 5		SEAT AND BACK

ADJUSTING THE SEAT WIDTH

EXI WITH SWINGAWAY FRONT RIGGINGS (FIGURE 3)

NOTE: When adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair, the back and seat upholstery MUST be changed. If applicable, the headrest pillow and headrest upholstery MUST be changed as well.

1.Remove the existing back and seat upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to RE- PLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY and REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY in this section of the manual.

2.Remove the four (4) button screws and locknuts that secure the two (2) pivot links to the wheelchair frame and crossbraces.

3.Remove the two (2) button screws, locknuts and crossbrace saddle that secure the bottom of the crossbrace to the wheelchair frame. Repeat for other crossbrace.

4.Remove the hex screw, coved washers, washers and locknut that secure the two (2) crossbraces together. See DETAIL "B".

NOTE: Note the orientation of the coved washers, washers and locknut for assembling the NEW crossbraces. See DETAIL "B".

5.Assemble the two (2) NEW crossbraces together with the existing hex screw, coved washers, washers and locknut. Securely tighten. Refer to DETAIL "B" for hardware orientation.

6.Determine the correct pivot link and mounting hole to use with the desired seat width. See chart below.

SEAT WIDTH	PIVOT LINK
16-INCH	16-Inch	18-Inch
16-INCH		X
18-INCH		X
18-INCH
		DO NOT USE
	20-Inch
20-INCH		X
		DO NOT USE

7.Secure the pivot links to the crossbraces and wheelchair frame with the four (4) button screws and locknuts. Securely tighten.

NOTE: Position crossbrace saddle on wheelchair frame using the washer on the underside of the wheelchair frame as a reference. See DETAIL "A" for proper positioning of the crossbrace saddle.

8.Reinstall the two (2) button screws, locknuts and crossbrace saddle that secures the bottom of the NEW crossbrace to the wheelchair frame. Refer to DETAIL "B" for hardware orien- tation. Repeat for opposite crossbrace. Securely tighten.

9.Install the NEW back and seat upholstery onto the wheelchair. Refer to REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY and REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY in this section of the manual.

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Contents Tracer R EXI Tracer EXI Table of Contents ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Special Notes Special NotesLocationslabel Label LocationsSpecifications SpecificationsGeneral Guidelines Stability ALL ModelsSection General Guidelines Operating Information General Guidelines SectionWeight Limitation Weight TrainingTire Pressure Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsCoping with Everyday Obstacles Percentage of Weight Distribution Tipping Do not tip the wheelchair without assistanceTipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube Stairways ESCALATORS? SorryTransferring to and from Other Seats Unfolding and Folding the WheelchairFolding Unfolding FoldingSafety Inspection Safety Inspection ChecklistSection Safety Inspection Troubleshooting MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSafety Inspection INSTALLING/REMOVING the Front Riggings Figure InstallingRemoving Front Riggings SectionFootplate Height Adjustment Spring Button Height Adjustment FigureBOLT-IN-PLACE Height Adjustment Figure RiggingsFixed Frame Figure Outside of Swingaway Front RiggingRAISING/LOWERING the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure Heel Loop Replacement FigureSpring Buttons Footplates Detail a Footplates with BOLT-IN-PLACEInside Outside Swingaway Front Rigging Removing and Installing Armrest Figure Installing ArmrestRemoving Armrest ArmsReplacing Back Upholstery Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureSeat and Back Section Seat and BackAdjusting the Seat Width EXI with Swingaway Front Riggings FigureSeat Backand Section Seat and BackDetail B DetailCrossbrace Hardware Detail a Removing Lower Mounting Hardware EXI with Fixed Frame FigureRemoving Upper Mounting Hardware REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Permanent Axles FigureRear Wheels Section Rear WheelsREPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBE Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim FigureSection Rear Wheels WheelsrearINSTALLING/REPLACING Fork Assemblies Figure Adjusting Forks FigureFront Casters Section Front CastersREPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBE Replacing Front Casters FigureCastersfront Section Front CastersINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Installing the ANTI-TIPPERS Figures 1ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Section ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LocksAdjusting the ANTI-TIPPERS Figure Section ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LocksLOCKSTIPPERS/WHEEL AntiUsing the Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks Figure USING/ADJUSTING the Disk Wheel LocksAdjusting the Disk Wheel Locks Figure Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Figure LocksSEAT-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 WarrantyMade in Mexico Canada