Invacare TRACER EX manual Folding and Unfolding the Wheelchair, Opening, Closing

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SAFETY/HANDLING

FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR

WARNING

Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.

Opening

1.Open the wheelchair by grasping the push handle of the wheelchair closest to you.

2.Tilt the wheelchair towards you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor).

3.Push downward on the TOP of the seat rail closest to you where the seat upholstery is attached until the wheelchair is fully open.

4.Engage both wheel locks, open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair. Refer to TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS in this section of the manual.

Closing

1.Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to the front of the wheelchair.

2.Pivot footplates upward to vertical position.

3.With both hands, grasp the middle of the seat uphol- stery at the front and back edge and lift up.

NOTE: If wheelchair is equipped with carry straps, the wheelchair may be closed by pulling up on the straps.

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Contents Tracer EX Damage MAY Result Table of Contents Special Notes Special NotesSafety Summary Safety SummaryTire Pressure Coping with Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsPercentage of Weight Distribution Stability and BalanceREACHING, Leaning Backwards REACHING, Leaning Bending ForwardFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair With Step Tubes TippingTipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair Without Step TubesTransferring to and from Other Seats StairwaysClosing Folding and Unfolding the WheelchairOpening Specifications SpecificationsSafety Inspection Check List Safety Inspection ChecklistSuggested Maintenance Procedures TroubleshootingMaintenance Maintenance Safety PrecautionsFront Riggings Heel Loop Replacement FigureSwingaway Footrest Assembly Installation Figure Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment FigureProcedure Front Riggings Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation FigureAdjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure Removing or Replacing Standard Armrest Figure Adjusting Armrest Height Adjustable Height Arms only FigureUsing or Replacing FLIP-BACK Armrest FigureReplacing the Back Upholstery Figure Adjusting Seat WidthProcedure Replacing the Seat Upholstery FigureRemoving Upper Mounting Hardware Seat and BackRear Wheel Hex Screw Axle Mounting Hole Axle Spacer REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels FigureREPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBE Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim FigureFront Casters Adjusting Forks FigureREPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBE Replacing Front Casters FigureTop Middle Bottom Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT- Tracer EX only FigureANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling the Anti-tippers Figures 1 Adjusting The Anti-tippers FigureBolt and Locknut Wheel Lock Handle Shoe Rear 5/16-inches Wheel Lock Adjustment FigureOptions Installing Fixed Height I.V. ROD FigureInstalling the Amputee Attachment Figure Installing the Carrying Pocket FigureInstalling Front Anti-Tippers Installing the Seat Positioning Strap FigureINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the Front ANTI-TIPPERS Figure Procedure OptionsTriangular Assembly Wheel Inch Adjusting Front Anti-tippersUpholstery Installing the Telescoping I.V. RODKnob Upper Rod Attachment Back CaneUpper Step Tube Options ProcedureStep tube shownSpacer Locknut Outer Tube Phillips Screw Repositioning The Upper Attachment FigureWarranty Limited WarrantyInvacare Corporation