Invacare Tracer EXIR manual Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Figure, SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Section

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SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT

SECTION 9

 

 

 

Section 9 - Seat-to-Floor Height includes the following:

Changing Seat-To-Floor Height

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

NOTE: Seat-to-floor height is not adjustable for Tracer EXI wheelchairs with the fixed frame option (FF). This procedure is for EXI wheelchairs with swingaway footrests ONLY.

CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (FIGURE 1)

WARNING

The size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the six (6) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjust- ments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size and front caster position. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

If changing the seat-to-floor height the correct anti-tippers MUST be or- dered to maintain a 1-1/2 to 2-inch ground clearance.

1.Refer to the following chart in FIGURE 1 to determine mounting positions for front casters/forks and rear wheels for the desired obtainable seat-to-floor height:

2.Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in SECTION 6 of this manual.

3.If necessary, replace the front casters and forks with the casters and forks indicated in the chart. Refer to REPLACING FRONT CASTERS and INSTALLING/REPLAC- ING FORK ASSEMBLIES in SECTION 7 of this manual.

4.Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair in the mounting position indicated in the chart. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in SECTION 6 of this manual.

5.Adjust anti-tippers according to NEW seat-to-floor height. Refer to ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS in SECTION 8 of this manual.

SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT

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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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