Invacare Tracer EXIR manual Special Notes

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SPECIAL NOTES

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

WHEELCHAIR USER

As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type.

It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.

AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.

SPECIAL NOTES

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Contents Tracer R EXI Tracer EXI Table of Contents ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Special Notes Special NotesLabel Locations LocationslabelSpecifications SpecificationsSection General Guidelines Stability ALL ModelsGeneral Guidelines General Guidelines Section Operating InformationTire Pressure Weight TrainingWeight Limitation Coping with Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Percentage of Weight Distribution Do not tip the wheelchair without assistance TippingMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesTipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube ESCALATORS? Sorry StairwaysUnfolding and Folding the Wheelchair Transferring to and from Other SeatsUnfolding Folding FoldingSection Safety Inspection Safety Inspection ChecklistSafety 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 FigureInside Outside Swingaway Front Rigging Detail a Footplates with BOLT-IN-PLACESpring Buttons Footplates 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 BackCrossbrace Hardware DetailDetail B Removing Upper Mounting Hardware EXI with Fixed Frame FigureDetail a Removing Lower 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 AntiAdjusting the Disk Wheel Locks Figure USING/ADJUSTING the Disk Wheel LocksUsing the Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks Figure Locks Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions FigureSEAT-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 WarrantyCanada Made in Mexico