SECTION 11—OPTIONS

Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier

WARNING

Check base weekly to ensure proper placement.

When loading the crutch/cane carrier, ensure items are securely placed into the base. Also ensure that there is no interference with folding the wheelchair, the rear wheels, or the swing-back arms.

Strap MUST be securely fastened while carrying items. NEVER insert or remove items while wheelchair is moving.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.2.

1.Slide the clamp with the base attached over the end of the step tube of the wheelchair. Ensure the base is towards the inside of the wheelchair.

2.Position the base parallel to the step tube.

CAUTION

Base should be parallel to step tube to avoid bending spokes when folding the wheelchair.

3.Securely tighten the locknut that secures the base to the step tube of the wheelchair.

4.Remove the upper back upholstery screw and washer.

5.Align the strap with the back upholstery screw mounting hole.

6.Reinstall the back upholstery screw and washer and secure the strap to the wheelchair.

7.The base cleans easily with any chrome or glass cleaner. The strap can be cleaned with mild soap and water.

Strap

Base

Step

Tube

Clamp

Locknut

FIGURE 11.2 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier

Installing the Seat Positioning Strap

WARNING

ALWAYS wear your positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on this wheel- chair (You may order with or without the seat restraint), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.3.

1.Remove the bottom back upholstery screw from the

2.wheelchair.

3.Position the seat positioning strap half between the back cane and back upholstery.

4.Secure the back upholstery and seat positioning strap to the wheelchair with the existing back upholstery screw.

5.Repeat STEPS 1‐3 for the opposite side of the wheelchair.

Back

Back Cane

Back

 

Upholstery

Upholstery

 

 

 

Strap

Positioning

Strap

FIGURE 11.3 Installing the Seat Positioning Strap

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Tracer® EX2

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Invacare EX2 warranty Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier, Installing the Seat Positioning Strap