Invacare TRACER EX manual REACHING, Leaning Bending Forward, Functional Reach from a Wheelchair

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SAFETY/HANDLING

S A F E T Y

&

CENTER OF

GRAVITY

REACHING, LEANING AND

BENDING - FORWARD

Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks. DO

NOT ATTEMPT TO REACH OBJECTS IF YOU HAVE TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE SEAT OR PICK THEM UP FROM THE FLOOR BY REACHING DOWN BETWEEN YOUR KNEES.

H A N D L I N G

Example 46%	54%	103 lbs. 130 lbs.

UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED

FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A WHEELCHAIR

The approximate reach-limit values shown in the ac- companying graph were derived on the basis of a sample of 91 male and 36 female wheelchair users. Note the difference between the maximum and the comfortable reach limits, a subjective but important consideration in design.

FORWARD REACH

(ADULT)

COMFORTABLE MAXIMUM

INCHES

INCHES

REACHING, LEANING - BACKWARDS

WARNING

DO NOT lean over the top of the back uphol- stery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.

Position wheelchair as close as possible to the de- sired object. Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position.

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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 ObstaclesREACHING, Leaning Backwards REACHING, Leaning Bending ForwardFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair Tipping Tipping Curbs Method 1 WheelchairWithout Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair With Step TubesStairways Transferring to and from Other SeatsClosing Folding and Unfolding the WheelchairOpening 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 RiggingsProcedure Front Riggings Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation FigureAdjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure 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 UpholsteryUpper Step Tube Options ProcedureStep tube shownSpacer Locknut Repositioning The Upper Attachment Figure Outer Tube Phillips ScrewLimited Warranty WarrantyInvacare Corporation