Invacare TRACER EX manual Options Procedure, Step tube shownSpacer Locknut, Upper Step Tube

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OPTIONS

PROCEDURE 9

Installing Ther telescoping I.V. Rod on Transport Wheelchairs Only (FIGURE 2)

1.Determine if the telescoping I.V. rod will be mounted on the right or left side of the wheelchair.

NOTE: The telescoping I.V. rod is factory set for installation ontotheleft sideofawheelchair. Refer to REPOSITIONING THE UPPER ATTACHMENT in this instruction sheet if any other mounting position is desired.

NOTE: If installing the telescoping I.V. rod on a wheelchair Equiped with a short upper step tube, ensure the step tube protrudes 1/2-inch or more through the I.V. rod mounting bracket.

2.

Position the I.V. rod mounting bracket on the upper

 

step tube on the side determined in STEP 1.

3.

Loosely install the lug screw, spacer and locknut that

 

secure the mounting bracket to the wheelchair frame.

4.

Locate the back upholstery mounting screw and

 

washer second down from the top of the back cane

 

and remove as shown in FIGURE 2. Set upholstery

 

mounting screw and washer aside.

I.V. Rod

Adjustment Knob

 

Back Cane

Back

Back

Upholstery

Upholstery

Mounting

Washer Screw

Upper

Attachment

I.V. Rod Mounting

Bracket (STEP 2)

Lug Screw

(STEP 3)

NOTE: Long upper

step tube shownSpacer Locknut

O P T I O N S

5. Line up the mounting holes in the back cane, back

upholstery and upper attachment.

Upper Step Tube

(STEP 3)

(STEP 3)

6.

Reinstall the washer and back upholstery mounting

 

screw and securely tighten.

7.

Securely tighten all attaching hardware.

8.

Loosen the adjustment knob and position the I.V. rod

 

to the desired height and securely tighten the adjust-

 

ment knob.

FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. ROD ON TRANSPORT WHEELCHAIRS ONLY

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Contents Tracer EX Damage MAY Result Table of Contents Special Notes Special NotesSafety Summary Safety SummaryTire Pressure Percentage of Weight Distribution SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Coping with Everyday ObstaclesREACHING, Leaning Backwards REACHING, Leaning Bending ForwardFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair TippingWithout Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair With Step TubesTransferring to and from Other Seats StairwaysClosing Folding and Unfolding the WheelchairOpening Specifications SpecificationsSafety Inspection Check List Safety Inspection ChecklistMaintenance TroubleshootingMaintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSwingaway Footrest Assembly Installation Figure Heel Loop Replacement FigureSwingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Figure Front RiggingsProcedure Front Riggings Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation FigureAdjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure Using or Replacing FLIP-BACK Adjusting Armrest Height Adjustable Height Arms only FigureArmrest Figure Removing or Replacing Standard Armrest FigureProcedure Adjusting Seat WidthReplacing the Seat Upholstery Figure Replacing the Back Upholstery FigureRemoving Upper Mounting Hardware Seat and BackREPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBE REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels FigureReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure Rear Wheel Hex Screw Axle Mounting Hole Axle SpacerREPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBE Adjusting Forks FigureReplacing Front Casters Figure Front CastersTop Middle Bottom Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT- Tracer EX only FigureInstalling the Anti-tippers Figures 1 INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSAdjusting The Anti-tippers Figure ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LocksBolt and Locknut Wheel Lock Handle Shoe Rear 5/16-inches Wheel Lock Adjustment FigureInstalling the Amputee Attachment Figure Installing Fixed Height I.V. ROD FigureInstalling the Carrying Pocket Figure OptionsINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the Front ANTI-TIPPERS Figure Installing the Seat Positioning Strap FigureProcedure Options Installing Front Anti-TippersTriangular Assembly Wheel Inch Adjusting Front Anti-tippersKnob Installing the Telescoping I.V. RODUpper Rod Attachment Back Cane UpholsteryUpper Step Tube Options ProcedureStep tube shownSpacer Locknut Outer Tube Phillips Screw Repositioning The Upper Attachment FigureWarranty Limited WarrantyInvacare Corporation