Invacare Tracer EXIR manual Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Figure, SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Section

SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT SECTION 9

Section 9 - Seat-to-Floor Height includes the following:

Changing Seat-To-Floor Height

WARNING

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

NOTE: Seat-to-floor height is not adjustable for Tracer EXI wheelchairs with the fixed frame option (FF). This procedure is for EXI wheelchairs with swingaway footrests ONLY.

CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (FIGURE 1)

WARNING

The size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the six (6) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjust- ments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size and front caster position. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

If changing the seat-to-floor height the correct anti-tippers MUST be or- dered to maintain a 1-1/2 to 2-inch ground clearance.

1.Refer to the following chart in FIGURE 1 to determine mounting positions for front casters/forks and rear wheels for the desired obtainable seat-to-floor height:

2.Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in SECTION 6 of this manual.

3.If necessary, replace the front casters and forks with the casters and forks indicated in the chart. Refer to REPLACING FRONT CASTERS and INSTALLING/REPLAC- ING FORK ASSEMBLIES in SECTION 7 of this manual.

4.Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair in the mounting position indicated in the chart. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in SECTION 6 of this manual.

5.Adjust anti-tippers according to NEW seat-to-floor height. Refer to ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS in SECTION 8 of this manual.

SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT

Part No. 1110547 39 Tracer® EXI