Invacare TRACER EX manual Special Notes

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S P E C I A L

N O T E S

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.

WHEELCAIR 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 POSITIONING STRAPS

Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheel- chairs. 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 ve- hicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invac- are cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.

AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERA- PISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATPOSITIONING STRAP 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.

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Contents Tracer EX Damage MAY Result Table of Contents Special Notes Special NotesSafety Summary Safety SummaryTire Pressure SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Percentage of Weight DistributionStability and Balance Coping with Everyday ObstaclesFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair REACHING, Leaning Bending ForwardREACHING, Leaning Backwards Tipping Tipping Curbs Method 1 WheelchairWithout Step Tubes 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 ListTroubleshooting MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance ProceduresHeel Loop Replacement Figure Swingaway Footrest Assembly Installation FigureSwingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Figure Front RiggingsAdjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation FigureProcedure Front Riggings Adjusting Armrest Height Adjustable Height Arms only Figure Using or Replacing FLIP-BACKArmrest Figure Removing or Replacing Standard Armrest FigureAdjusting Seat Width ProcedureReplacing the Seat Upholstery Figure Replacing the Back Upholstery FigureSeat and Back Removing Upper Mounting HardwareREMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBEReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure Rear Wheel Hex Screw Axle Mounting Hole Axle SpacerAdjusting Forks Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBEReplacing Front Casters Figure Front CastersChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT- Tracer EX only Figure Top Middle BottomINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Installing the Anti-tippers Figures 1Adjusting The Anti-tippers Figure ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LocksWheel Lock Adjustment Figure Bolt and Locknut Wheel Lock Handle Shoe Rear 5/16-inchesInstalling Fixed Height I.V. ROD Figure Installing the Amputee Attachment FigureInstalling the Carrying Pocket Figure OptionsInstalling the Seat Positioning Strap Figure INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the Front ANTI-TIPPERS FigureProcedure Options Installing Front Anti-TippersAdjusting Front Anti-tippers Triangular Assembly Wheel InchInstalling the Telescoping I.V. ROD KnobUpper Rod Attachment Back Cane UpholsteryStep tube shownSpacer Locknut Options ProcedureUpper Step Tube Repositioning The Upper Attachment Figure Outer Tube Phillips ScrewLimited Warranty WarrantyInvacare Corporation