Invacare TRACER EX manual Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT- Tracer EX only Figure, Top Middle Bottom

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PROCEDURE 6

SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTS

D E A L E R

A D J U S T M E N T S

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Changing Seat-To-Floor Height-Tracer EX Only

WARNING

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

NOTE: Tracer IV, Tracer Transport and Invacare MG: Seat to floor height not adjustable.

CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT- TRACER EX ONLY (FIGURE 1)

WARNING

When changing the seat-to-floor height you must adjust the anti-tippers accordingly.

NOTE: Invacare recommends that the following proce- dure be performed by an authorized dealer or qualified technician.

1.Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE 4 of this manual.

2.Remove the front casters from the wheelchair. Re- fer to INSTALLING/REPLACING SIX OR EIGHT INCH FRONT CASTERS & FORKS in PROCE- DURE 5 of this manual.

3.Refer to the charts of front caster/fork and rear wheel sizes, to determine mounting positions for obtain- able seat-to-floor heights in FIGURE 1.

4.Reinstall the front casters onto the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REPLACING SIX OR EIGHT INCH FRONT CASTERS & FORKS in PROCEDURE 5 of this manual.

5.Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE 4 of this manual.

6.Adjustanti-tippersasnecessary.RefertoADJUSTIINGTHEANTI-TIPPERSinPROCEDURE7ofthismanual.

TRACER EX FRAME

Seat-to-Floor

Front Caster

Front Caster

Rear Wheel

Height

Size

Mounting

Size

(In Inches)

 

Position

 

 

 

 

 

21

8-inch

N/A

24-inch

21

6-inch

Bottom

24-inch

20

6-inch

Middle

22-inch

19

6-inch

Top

20-inch

 

 

 

 

NOTE: 6-inch and 8-inch casters require different forks.

8-INCH FORK

6-INCH FORK

MOUNTING POSITION

MOUNTING POSITIONS

Top

Middle

Bottom

FIGURE 1 - CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT - TRACER EX ONLY

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Contents Tracer EX Damage MAY Result Table of Contents Special Notes Special NotesSafety Summary Safety SummaryTire Pressure Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsPercentage of Weight Distribution Coping with Everyday ObstaclesFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair REACHING, Leaning Bending ForwardREACHING, Leaning Backwards Without Step Tubes TippingTipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair With Step TubesStairways Transferring to and from Other SeatsOpening Folding and Unfolding the WheelchairClosing Specifications SpecificationsSafety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Check ListMaintenance Safety Precautions TroubleshootingMaintenance Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSwingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Figure Heel Loop Replacement FigureSwingaway Footrest Assembly Installation Figure Front RiggingsAdjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation FigureProcedure Front Riggings Armrest Figure Adjusting Armrest Height Adjustable Height Arms only FigureUsing or Replacing FLIP-BACK Removing or Replacing Standard Armrest FigureReplacing the Seat Upholstery Figure Adjusting Seat WidthProcedure Replacing the Back Upholstery FigureSeat and Back Removing Upper Mounting HardwareReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels FigureREPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBE Rear Wheel Hex Screw Axle Mounting Hole Axle SpacerReplacing Front Casters Figure Adjusting Forks FigureREPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBE Front CastersChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT- Tracer EX only Figure Top Middle BottomAdjusting The Anti-tippers Figure INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling the Anti-tippers Figures 1 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LocksWheel Lock Adjustment Figure Bolt and Locknut Wheel Lock Handle Shoe Rear 5/16-inchesInstalling the Carrying Pocket Figure Installing Fixed Height I.V. ROD FigureInstalling the Amputee Attachment Figure OptionsProcedure Options Installing the Seat Positioning Strap FigureINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the Front ANTI-TIPPERS Figure Installing Front Anti-TippersAdjusting Front Anti-tippers Triangular Assembly Wheel InchUpper Rod Attachment Back Cane Installing the Telescoping I.V. RODKnob UpholsteryStep tube shownSpacer Locknut Options ProcedureUpper Step Tube Repositioning The Upper Attachment Figure Outer Tube Phillips ScrewLimited Warranty WarrantyInvacare Corporation