Invacare Mobility Aid DLX User Manual

Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

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DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL NOTES ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 4

SAFETY SUMMARY ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 5

SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 7

SPECIFICATIONS ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 12

SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 14

TROUBLESHOOTING ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 15

MAINTENANCE ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 15

PROCEDURE 4 - REAR WHEELS ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 23

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS ꢀꢀ 23

ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE AXLE ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 24

REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 24

REPLACING/REPAIRING REAR

WHEEL TIRE/TUBE ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 24

PROCEDURE 5 - FRONT CASTERS ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 25

INSTALLING/REPLACING SIX OR EIGHT-INCH

FRONT CASTERS AND FORKS ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 25

REPLACING/REPAIRING FRONT

CASTER TIRE/TUBE ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 25

FRONT CASTER MOUNTING ADJUSTMENTSꢀꢀꢀ 25

PROCEDURE 1 - FRONT RIGGINGS ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 16

SWINGAWAY FOOTREST ASSEMBLY

INSTALLATIONꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 16

SWINGAWAY FOOTREST HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 16

HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 16

ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY

INSTALLATIONꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 17

ADJUSTING THE ELEVATING

PROCEDURE 6 - ANTI-TIPPERS /

WHEEL LOCKS ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ26

INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS ꢀꢀꢀ 26

WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 27

PROCEDURE 7 - SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 28

CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 28

LEGREST ASSEMBLY ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 17

PROCEDURE 8 - RECLINER ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 30

RECLINER OPERATION ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 30

REPLACING THE HEADREST PILLOW ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 31

REPLACING THE HEADREST/BACK UPHOLSTERY ꢀ 31

ADJUSTING THE SEAT DEPTH ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 31

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SPREADER BAR ꢀꢀꢀ 32

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 33

PROCEDURE 2 - ARMSꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 18

ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT -

ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT ARMS ONLY ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 18

REMOVING OR REPLACING ARMREST ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 19

USING OR REPLACING FLIP-BACK ARMREST ꢀꢀꢀꢀ 19

PROCEDURE 3 - SEAT AND BACK ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 20

ASSEMBLING THE BACK TO THE

WHEELCHAIRꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 20

REPLACING THE SLIP-ON BACK UPHOLSTERY ꢀꢀ 20

REPLACING THE SCREW-ON BACK

UPHOLSTERY ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 20

REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 21

ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 21

ADJUSTING SEAT WIDTHꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 21

PROCEDURE 9 - OPTIONS ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 34

INSTALLING THE AMPUTEE BRACKET ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 34

INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STRAP ꢀꢀ 35

INSTALLING THE CRUTCH AND CANE CARRIER ꢀꢀꢀ 35

INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING IꢀVꢀ ROD ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 36

NOTES ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 38

WARRANTY ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 39

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SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/ CAUTION notic e s a s use d in this ma nua l a pply to ha za rds or unsa fe pra c tic e s whic h

c ould re sult in pe rsona l injury or prope rty da ma ge .

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

WHEELCAIR USER

As a ma nufa c ture r of whe e lc ha irs, Inva c a re e nde a vors to supply a wide va rie ty of whe e lc ha irs to

me e t ma ny ne e ds of the e nd use r. Howe ve r, fina l se le c tion of the type of whe e lc ha ir to be use d

by a n individua l re sts sole ly with the use r a nd his/ he r he a lthc a re profe ssiona l c a pa ble of ma king

suc h a se le c tion.

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS

Inva c a re re c omme nds tha t whe e lc ha ir use rs NOT be tra nsporte d in ve hic le s of a ny kind while in

whe e lc ha irs. As of this da te , the De pa rtme nt of Tra nsporta tion ha s not a pprove d a ny tie -down

syste ms for tra nsporta tion of a use r while in a whe e lc ha ir, in a moving ve hic le of a ny type .

It is Inva c a re ’s position tha t use rs of whe e lc ha irs should be tra nsfe rre d into a ppropria te se a ting in

ve hic le s for tra nsporta tion a nd use be ma de of the re stra ints ma de a va ila ble by the a uto industry.

Inva c a re c a nnot a nd doe s not re c omme nd a ny whe e lc ha ir tra nsporta tion syste ms.

AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER,

THERAPISTS 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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SAFETY SUMMARY

OPERATING INFORMATION

WARNING

Unle ss othe rwise note d, a ll se rvic e a nd a djustme nts should be pe rforme d while the whe e lc ha ir is

unoc c upie d.

Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd BEFORE use , ma ke sure a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re is

tighte ne d se c ure ly - othe rwise injury or da ma ge ma y re sult.

To de te rmine a nd e sta blish your pa rtic ula r sa fe ty limits, pra c tic e be nding, re a c hing a nd tra nsfe r-

ring a c tivitie s in se ve ra l c ombina tions in the pre se nc e of a qua lifie d he a lth c a re profe ssiona l BE-

FORE a tte mpting a c tive use of the whe e lc ha ir.

DO NOT a tte mpt to re a c h obje c ts if you ha ve to move forwa rd in the se a t.

DO NOT a tte mpt to re a c h obje c ts if you ha ve to pic k the m up from the floor by re a c hing down

be twe e n your kne e s.

DO NOT le a n ove r the top of the ba c k upholste ry to re a c h obje c ts from be hind a s this ma y c a use

the whe e lc ha ir to tip ove r.

DO NOT shift your we ight or sitting position towa rd the dire c tion you a re re a c hing a s the whe e l-

c ha ir ma y tip ove r.

DO NOT tilt the whe e lc ha ir without a ssista nc e .

DO NOT use a n e sc a la tor to move a whe e lc ha ir be twe e n floors. Se rious bodily injury ma y oc c ur.

DO NOT a tte mpt to stop a moving whe e lc ha ir with the whe e l loc ks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES.

Be fore a tte mpting to tra nsfe r in or out of the whe e lc ha ir, e ve ry pre c a ution should be ta ke n to

re duc e the ga p dista nc e . Turn both c a ste rs towa rd the obje c t you a re tra nsfe rring onto. Whe n

tra nsfe rring to a nd from the whe e lc ha ir, ALWAYS ENGAGE BOTH WHEEL LOCKS.

DO NOT ope ra te on roa ds, stre e ts or highwa ys.

DO NOT c limb, go up or down ra mps or tra ve rse slope s gre a te r tha n 9°.

DO NOT a tte mpt to move up or down a n inc line with a wa te r, ic e or oil film.

DO NOT a tte mpt to ride ove r c urbs or obsta c le s. Doing so ma y c a use your whe e lc ha ir to tip ove r

a nd c a use bodily ha rm or da ma ge to the whe e lc ha ir.

DO NOT use una uthorize d pa rts, a c c e ssorie s, or a da pte rs othe r tha n those a uthorize d by Inva c a re .

DO NOT a tte mpt to lift a whe e lc ha ir by lifting on a ny re mova ble (de ta c ha ble ) pa rts. Lifting by

me a ns of a ny re mova ble (de ta c ha ble ) pa rts of a whe e lc ha ir ma y re sult in injury to the use r or

da ma ge to the whe e lc ha ir.

DO NOT sta nd on the fra me of the whe e lc ha ir.

NON-RECLINERS ONLY: Anti-tippe rs MUST BE a tta c he d a t a ll time s. Ina smuc h a s the a nti-tippe rs a re

a n option on this whe e lc ha ir (You ma y orde r with or without the a nti-tippe rs), Inva c a re strongly

re c omme nds orde ring the a nti-tippe rs a s a n a dditiona l sa fe gua rd for the whe e lc ha ir use r.

Anti-tippe rs MUST be fully e nga ge d. Ensure tha t the re le a se button of the a nti-tippe r fully protrude s

out of the hole on the bottom of the whe e lc ha ir fra me .

Ensure both a nti-tippe rs a re a djuste d to the sa me he ight.

Whe n c ha nging the se a t-to-floor he ight, the he ight of the a nti-tippe rs must be a djuste d a s we ll.

DO NOT use the footpla te a s a pla tform whe n ge tting in or out of the whe e lc ha ir.

ALWAYS we a r your SEAT POSITIONING STRAP. Ina smuc h a s the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is a n option on

this whe e lc ha ir (You ma y orde r with or without the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP), Inva c a re strongly re c om-

me nds orde ring the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP a s a n a dditiona l sa fe gua rd for the whe e lc ha ir use r.

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SAFETY SUMMARY

SAFETY SUMMARY (CONTINUED)

OPERATING INFORMATION

WARNING

TIRE PRESSURE

DO NOT use your whe e lc ha ir unle ss it ha s the prope r tire pre ssure (p.s.i.). DO NOT ove rinfla te the

tire s. Fa ilure to follow the se sugge stions ma y c a use the tire to e xplode a nd c a use bodily ha rm.

Re c omme nde d tire pre ssure is liste d on the side of the tire .

Re pla c e me nt of a pne uma tic tire or tube MUST be pe rforme d by a qua lifie d te c hnic ia n.

WEIGHT TRAINING

Inva c a re DOES NOT re c omme nd the use of its whe e lc ha irs a s a we ight tra ining a ppa ra tus. Inva c -

a re whe e lc ha irs ha ve NOT be e n de signe d or te ste d a s a se a t for a ny kind of we ight tra ining. If

oc c upa nt use s sa id whe e lc ha ir a s a we ight tra ining a ppa ra tus, Inva c a re sha ll NOT be lia ble for

bodily injury a nd the wa rra nty is void.

WEIGHT LIMITATION

The Tra c e r DLX / SX / SX RECLINER / TITAN whe e lc ha irs ha ve a we ight limita tion of 250 lbs.

TRACER RECLINER ONLY:

WARNING

ALWAYS ma ke sure tha t the whe e lc ha ir is sta ble BEFORE using the re c line r.

Anti-tippe rs MUST BE a tta c he d a t a ll time s.

ALWAYS e nga ge both whe e l loc ks while re c lining or inc lining (re ve rse re c line ) the whe e lc ha ir.

Ma ke sure de te nt pin of the spre a de r ba r is c omple te ly e xte nde d through the hole in the ha ndle

BEFORE using the whe e lc ha ir.

Ma ke sure both ba c k c a ne s a re a t the sa me a ngle BEFORE re le a sing the ha ndle s of the re c line

me c ha nisms.

Mount the re a r whe e ls in the Re a r Whe e l Offse t Bra c ke t ONLY. NEVER re position the re a r whe e ls to

the forwa rd position, sta bility of the whe e lc ha ir will de c re a se .

TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ ASSISTANTS:

The Tra c e r SX Re c line r whe e lc ha ir MUST be ope ra te d by a he a lthc a re profe ssiona l or a ssista nt

whe n in ANY re c line d position.

Ma ke sure the pa tie nt is prope rly positione d in the whe e lc ha ir be fore re c lining or inc lining (re -

ve rse re c line ) to ma inta in ma ximum sta bility a nd sa fe ty.

Whe n re turning the oc c upa nt of the whe e lc ha ir to the full upright position, more body stre ngth will be

re quire d for a pproxima te ly the la st twe nty (20) de gre e s of inc line (re ve rse re c line ). Ma ke sure to use

prope r body me c ha nic s (use your le gs) or se e k a ssista nc e if ne c e ssa ry to a void injury.

Assista nts MUST b e p re p a re d to sup p ort the we ig ht of the oc c up a nt whe n re c lining , or re turn-

ing the oc c up a nt of the whe e lc ha ir to the full up rig ht p osition.

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SAFETY/HANDLING

SAFETY/ HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

“Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close

COPING WITH EVERYDAY

OBSTACLES

attentionofthewheelchairuseraswellastheassistantꢀThis

manual points out the most common procedures and tech-

niques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of

the wheelchairꢀ It is important to practice and master these

safe techniques until you are comfortable in maneuvering

around the frequently encountered architectural barriersꢀ

Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be

alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your

wheelchairꢀ Keep in mind your center of gravity to main-

tain stability and balanceꢀ

Use this information only as a “basic” guideꢀ The techniques

that are discussed on the following pages have been used

successfully by manyꢀ

A NOTE TO WHEELCHAIR

ASSISTANTS

Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, re-

daily living activities that may differ from those described in

this manualꢀ Invacare recognizes and encourages each in-

dividual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming

architectural obstacles that they may encounter, however

ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in this manual

MUST be followedꢀTechniques in this manual are a starting

point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with “safety”

as the most important consideration for allꢀ

member to use good body mechanicsꢀ Keep your back

straightandbendyourkneeswhenevertippingthewheel-

chair or traversing curbs, or other impedimentsꢀ

WARNING

DO NOT a ttempt to lift the wheelcha ir by a ny re-

mova ble (deta cha ble) pa rts. Lifting by mea ns of

a ny remova ble (deta cha ble)pa rtsofa wheelcha ir

ma y result in injury to the user or da ma ge to the

wheelchair.

STABILITY AND BALANCE

Also, be aware of detachable parts such as armrests or

legrestsꢀ These must NEVER be used for hand-held or

lifting supports, as they may be inadvertently released,

resulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s)ꢀ

WARNING

ALWAYSwea ryoursea tpositioning stra p. Ina smuch

a s the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is a n option on this

wheelcha ir (You ma y order with or without the Sea t

Positioning Stra p), Inva ca re strongly recommends

ordering the Sea t Positioning Stra p a s a n a dditiona l

sa fegua rd for the wheelcha ir user.

When learning a new assistance technique, have an ex-

perienced assistant help you before attempting it aloneꢀ

PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT

DISTRIBUTION

Toassurestabilityandproperoperationofyourwheelchair,

you must at all times maintain proper balanceꢀYour wheel-

chair has been designed to remain upright and stable dur-

ing normal daily activities as long as you do not move be-

yond the center of gravityꢀ

WARNING

DO NOT a tte mpt to re a c h obje c ts if you ha ve to

move forwa rd in the se a t or pic k the m up from

the floor by re a c hing down be twe e n your kne e s.

Virtually all activities which involve movement in the wheel-

chair have an effect on the center of gravityꢀ Invacare rec-

ommendsusingseat/chestpositioningstrapsforadditional

safety while involved in activities that shift your weightꢀ

Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach,

bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchairꢀ These

movements will cause a change to the normal balance,

the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the

wheelchairꢀ To determine and establish your particular

safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring

activities in several combinations in the presence of a

qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting

active use of the wheelchairꢀ

DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further

than the length of the armrestsꢀ Make sure the casters are

pointingintheforwardpositionwheneveryouleanforwardꢀ

This can be achieved by advancing the wheelchair and

then reversing it in a straight lineꢀ

Proper positioning is essential for your safetyꢀ When

reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it is important

to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability

and balanceꢀ

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SAFETY/HANDLING

REACHING, LEANING AND

BENDING - FORWARD

CENTER OF

GRAVITY

Position the front casters so that they are extended as

far forward as possible and engage wheel locksꢀ DO

NOTATTEMPT TO REACH OBJECTS IF YOU HAVE

TOMOVEFORWARD IN THE SEAT OR PICK THEM

UP FROM THE FLOOR BY REACHING DOWN

BETWEEN YOUR KNEESꢀ

Example 46%

54%

103 lbsꢀ 130 lbsꢀ

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 usersꢀ

Note the difference between the maximum and the

comfortable reach limits, a subjective but important

consideration in designꢀ

FORWARD REACH

(ADULT)

REACHING, LEANING - BACKWARDS

COMFORTABLE

MAXIMUM

WARNING

DO NOT le a n ove r the top of the ba c k uphol-

ste ry. This will c ha nge your c e nte r of gra vity

a nd ma y c a use you to tip ove r.

INCHES

Position wheelchair as close as possible to the de-

sired objectꢀ Point front casters forward to create the

longest possible wheelbaseꢀ Reach back only as far

as your arm will extend without changing your sitting

positionꢀ

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SAFETY/HANDLING

Tipping - Curbs: Method 1 - Wheelchair

without Step Tubes

TIPPING

WARNING

This method requires two (2) assistantsꢀ The second

assistant should be positioned at the front of the wheel-

chair lifting upward on a non-removable (non-detach-

able) part of the wheelchair frame when lifting the

wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the

wheelchair is being lowered to the groundꢀ

DO NOT tip the whe e lc ha ir without a ssista nc e .

When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp

the back of the wheelchair on a non-removable (non-

detachable) partꢀ Inform the wheelchair occupant be-

fore tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to lean

backꢀ Be sure the occupant’s feet and hands are clear

of all wheelsꢀ

The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and

turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against

the curbꢀ Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels

are pointing up, The wheelchair should be tilted back

to the balance point and, in one continuous upward

movement, the rear wheels should be pulled up and

over the curbꢀ DO NOT return the front casters to the

ground until the wheelchair has been pulled backward

far enough for the front casters to clear the edge of

the curbꢀ

After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheel-

chair, use one (1) of the following methods to tackle

curbs, short stairs, etcꢀ

Tipping - Curbs: Method 1 - Wheelchair with

Step Tubes

Apply a continuous downward motion until the bal-

ance point is achieved and the front casters clear the

curbꢀ At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in

the weight distributionꢀ

WARNING

Whe n lowe ring the front c a ste rs of the whe e l-

c ha ir, DO NOT le t the whe e lc ha ir drop the la st

fe w inc he s to the ground. This c ould re sult in in-

jury to the oc c upa nt a nd/ or da ma ge to the

whe e lc ha ir.

WARNING

Whe n lowe ring the front c a ste rs of the whe e l-

c ha ir, DO NOT le t the whe e lc ha ir drop the la st

fe w inc he s to the ground. This c ould re sult in in-

jury to the oc c upa nt a nd/ or da ma ge to the

whe e lc ha ir.

Roll the wheelchair backward and SLOWLY lower the

wheelchair in one continuous movementꢀ DO NOT let

the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the groundꢀ

This could result in injury to the occupantꢀ

Step Tube

METHOD 1 - WHEELCHAIR WITH STEP TUBE

METHOD 2 - WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP TUBE

Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front

of the wheelchair in one continuous movement onto

the sidewalkꢀ Do not let the wheelchair drop the last

few inches to the groundꢀ This could result in injury to

the occupantꢀ Push the wheelchair forward until the

rear wheels roll up and over the curbꢀ

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SAFETY/HANDLING

STAIRWAYS

TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM

OTHER SEATS

WARNING

ALWAYSwea ryoursea tpositioning stra p. Ina smuch

a s the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is a n option on this

wheelcha ir (You ma y order with or without the Sea t

Positioning Stra p), Inva ca re strongly recommends

ordering the Sea t Positioning Stra p a s a n a dditiona l

sa fegua rd for the wheelcha ir user.

WARNING

BEFORE a tte mpting to tra nsfe r in or out of the

whe e lc ha ir, e ve ry pre c a ution should be ta ke n

to re duc e the ga p dista nc e . Turn both c a ste rs

towa rd the obje c t you a re tra nsfe rring onto.

Also be c e rta in the whe e l loc ks a re e nga ge d

to he lp pre ve nt the whe e ls from moving.

Do not a tte mpt to lift a whe e lc ha ir by lifting

on a ny re mova ble (de ta c ha ble ) pa rts. Lifting

b y m e a ns of a ny re m ova b le (d e ta c ha b le )

pa rts of a whe e lc ha ir ma y re sult in injury to the

use r or da ma ge to the whe e lc ha ir.

CAUTION

Whe n tra nsfe rring, position yourse lf a s fa r ba c k

a s possible in the se a t. This will he lp pre ve nt

broke n sc re ws, da ma ge d upholste ry a nd the

possibility of the whe e lc ha ir tipping forwa rd.

Extre me c a ution is a dvise d whe n it is ne c e s-

sa ry to move a n oc c upie d whe e lc ha ir up or

down the sta irs. Inva c a re re c omme nds using

two (2) a ssista nts a nd ma king thorough pre pa -

ra tions. Ma ke sure to use ONLY se c ure , non-

de ta c ha ble pa rts for ha nd-he ld supports.

NOTE: This activity may be performed independently

provided you have adequate mobility and upper body

strengthꢀ

Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair be-

tween floors when an elevator is NOT available:

1ꢀ After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the

balance point, one assistant (in the rear) backs

the wheelchair up against the first step, while se-

curely grasping a non-removable (non-detachable)

part of the wheelchair for leverageꢀ

2ꢀ The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non-

detachable part of the framework, lifts the wheel-

chair up and over the stair and steadies the wheel- Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side

chair as the first assistant places one (1) foot on

the next stair and repeats STEP 1ꢀ

the seat to which you are transferring, with the front

casters pointing toward itꢀ Engage wheel locksꢀ Shift

body weight into seat with transferꢀ

3ꢀ The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last

stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has

been rolled away from the stairwayꢀ

During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will

be beneath youꢀ Use a transfer board if at all possibleꢀ

ESCALATORS? SORRY!

DO NOT use a n e sc a la tor to move a whe e l-

c ha ir be twe e n floors. Se rious bodily injury ma y

oc c ur.

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SAFETY/HANDLING

Recliner Models

FOLDING.

FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE

WHEELCHAIR

1ꢀ Push in detent pin on one side of spreader barꢀ

WARNING

Ke e p ha nds a nd finge rs c le a r of moving pa rts

to a void injury.

2ꢀ While holding spreader bar, pull out handle until

the release pin is out of the handle of the back

caneꢀ

3ꢀ Drop the spreader bar to one sideꢀ

4ꢀ Lift up on the seat upholsteryꢀ

5ꢀ Lift up on the two (2) crossbracesꢀ

Opening

1ꢀ Open the wheelchair by grasping the push handle of

the wheelchair closest to youꢀ

2ꢀ Tilt the wheelchair towards you (raising the

opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor)ꢀ

UNFOLDING.

1ꢀ Lift the wheelchair to one sideꢀ

3ꢀ Push downward on theTOP of the seat rail closest to

you where the seat upholstery is attached until the

wheelchair is fully openꢀ

2ꢀ Push down on the raised side of the wheelchairꢀ

WARNING

Ma ke sure de te nt pin of the spre a de r ba r is

c omple te ly e xte nde d through the hole in the

ha ndle BEFORE using the whe e lc ha ir.

4ꢀ Engage both wheel locks, open the footrest/legrest

for clearance and transfer into the wheelchairꢀ Refer

to TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER

SEATS in this section of the manualꢀ

3ꢀ Push in detent pin on the handle of the spreader

bar and insert into the handle of the back caneꢀ

4ꢀ Engage both wheel locks, open the footrest/legrest

for clearance and transfer into the wheelchairꢀ

Refer to TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM

OTHER SEATS in this section of the manualꢀ

Spreader Bar

"HAMMOCK OR SLING SEAT" MODELS

Closing

1ꢀ Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to the front

of the wheelchairꢀ

2ꢀ Pivot footplates upward to vertical positionꢀ

Detent Pin

3ꢀ With both hands, grasp the middle of the seat uphol-

stery at the front and back edge and lift upꢀ

NOTE: If wheelchair is equipped with carry straps, the

wheelchair may be closed by pulling up on the strapsꢀ

FOLDING

UNFOLDING

RECLINER MODELS

"HAMMOCK OR SLING SEAT" MODELS

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SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: All specifications are approximateꢀ

TITAN

TRACER SX

24-1/2 or 26-1/2-inches

22-1/2, 24-1/2, 26-1/2, 28-1/2, or

30-1/2-inches

Overall Width:

30-1/4-inches

16, 18 and 20-inches

16-inches

30-1/4-inches

Overall Depth (w/o riggings) **:

Seat Width:

14, 16, 18, 20 or 22-inches

16 and 18-inches

Seat Depth:

Adult: 19-1/2-inches

Hemi: 17-1/2-inches

Adult: 19-1/2-inches

Hemi: 17-1/2-inches

Seat-to-Floor **:

15, 16, 17, 18, and 19-inches

16-inches (Fixed - Permanent)

Back Height:

Arm Styles:

Fixed - Desk / Full Length

(Removable)

Fixed, Desk/Full Length, Fixed/

Adjustable Height

Adjustable - Desk / Full Length

(Removable)

Swingaway and Removable

Footrest and Elevating Legrest

Swingaway Footrests and

Elevating Legrests

Front Riggings:

Rear Axle:

Permanent, 7/16-inch Diameter

Permanent (Standard) and

Quick-Release

20, 22 and 24-inch Composite;

Urethane, Pneumatic or Pneu-

matic-Flat Free Insert - (24-inch

Composite Urethane Standard)

20, 22 and 24-inch Composite;

Urethane, Pneumatic or Pneu-

matic-Flat Free Insert - (24-inch

Composite Urethane Standard)

Rear Wheels:

Composite (Standard) and Chrome

Plated Steel

Composite (Standard) and

Chrome Plated Steel

Handrims:

High Mount

Wheel Locks:

Caster Size:

6 x 1-inch Urethane, 8 x 1-1/4-inch

Urethane (Standard), 8 x 1-1/4

Pneumatic or Pneumatic Flat Free

Insert

6 x 1-inch Urethane, 8 x 1-inch Ure-

thane (Standard), 8 x 1-inch Solid

Rubberand8x1-1/4-inchPneumatic

or Pneumatic-Flat Free Insert, 8 x 1-

3/4-inch Semi Pneumatic

Black Nylon

Chrome

33 lbsꢀ

Expanded Vinyl, various colors

Upholstery:

Chrome

35-1/2 lbsꢀ

45 lbsꢀ

Frame Colors:

Weight *:

43 lbsꢀ

Shipping Weight *:

SX RECLINER ONLY

NOTE: Information below is applies to the Tracer SX Recliner onlyꢀ Refer to Tracer SX for complete specificationsꢀ

Overall Width Overall Depth Seat-to-Floor Back Height Rear Axle Weight Shipping Weight

(w/o riggings)

(approxꢀ)*

26-1/2-inches 34-inches

(for 18-inch

width seat)

Adult: 19-1/2- 23-inches

inches (34-inches with

Headrest)

Permanent 51 lbsꢀ

61 lbsꢀ

* Weights will vary depending on how wheelchair is equippedꢀ

** With 24-inch Rear Wheels

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SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: All specifications are approximateꢀ

TRACER DLX

Overall Width:

24-1/2 or 26-1/2-inches

Overall Depth (w/o riggings) **: 30-1/4-inches

Seat Width:

16 or 18-inches

16-inches

Seat Depth:

Seat-to-Floor **:

Adult: 19-1/2-inches

Hemi: 17-1/2-inches

Back Height:

Arm Styles:

16-inches (Fixed - Permanent)

Fixed - Desk / Full Length

Fixed/Adjustable Height

Front Riggings:

Rear Axle:

Swingaway and Elevating Legrest

Permanent (Standard) and

Quick-Release

Rear Wheels:

20, 22 and 24-inch Composite;

Urethane, Pneumatic or Pneu-

matic-Flat Free Insert - (24-inch

Composite Urethane Standard)

Composite(Standard)andChrome

Plated Steel

Handrims:

High Mount

Wheel Locks:

Caster Size:

6 x 1-inch Urethane, 8 x 1-inch

Solid Rubber (Standard) and

8 x 1-1/4-inch Pneumatic or

Pneumatic-Flat Free Insert,

8 x 1-3/4-inch Semi Pneumatic

Expanded Vinyl, various colors

Upholstery:

Chrome

35-1/2 lbsꢀ

45 lbsꢀ

Frame Colors:

Weight *:

Shipping Weight *:

* Weights will vary depending on how wheelchair is equippedꢀ

** With 24-inch Rear Wheels

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SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST

SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicingꢀ

Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchairꢀ To operate

properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicleꢀ Routine maintenance will extend

the life and efficiency of your wheelchairꢀ

Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure and preferenceꢀ Thereafter follow

these maintenance procedures:

ITEM

INITIALLY INSPECT/ INSPECT/

ADJUST ADJUST

INSPECT/

ADJUST

WEEKLY MONTHLY PERIODICALLY

GENERAL (TROUBLESHOOTING)

Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to

one side)ꢀ

FRAME AND CROSSBRACES

Inspect for loose or missing hardwareꢀ

Inspect for bent frame or crossbracesꢀ

WHEEL LOCKS (PROCEDURE 6)

Do not interfere with tires when rollingꢀ

Pivot points free of wear and loosenessꢀ

Wheel locks easy to engageꢀ

RECLINER (PROCEDURE 8)

Inspect reclining mechanisms to ensure they are

clean and work freelyꢀ

SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY (PROCEDURE 3)

Inspect for rips or saggingꢀ

Inspect for loose or broken hardwareꢀ

TIRES (PROCEDURES 4 and 5)

Inspect for flat spots and wearꢀ

If pneumatic tires, check for proper inflationꢀ

CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and

tires should be checked periodically for cracks and

wear, and should be replacedꢀ

REAR WHEELS (PROCEDURE 4)

No excessive side movement or binding when lifted

and spunꢀ

If equipped, quick-release axles lock properlyꢀ

HANDRIMS (PROCEDURE 4)

Inspect for signs of rough edges or peelingꢀ

SPOKES

Inspect for cracked or broken spokesꢀ

FRONT CASTER (PROCEDURE 5)

Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by

spinning caster; caster should come to a gradual stopꢀ

Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or

binds to a stopꢀ

Wheel bearings are clean and free of moistureꢀ

CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and

tires should be checked periodically for cracks and

wear, and should be replacedꢀ

CLEANING

Clean upholstery and armrestsꢀ

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TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

CHAIR CHAIR

VEERS VEERS

SLUGGISH

TURN OR

CASTERS

FLUTTERS

SQUEAKS LOOSENESS

CHAIR

WHEELS

SOLUTIONS

AND

IN CHAIR

RIGHT

LEFT PERFORMANCE

RATTLES

If pneumatic, check tires

for correct and equal

pressureꢀ

Check for loose stem

nuts and boltsꢀ

Check that both casters

contact the ground at

the same timeꢀ

MAINTENANCE

WARNING

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

DO NOT use the whe e lc ha ir unle ss it ha s the

prope r tire pre ssure (p.s.i.). DO NOT ove rinfla te

the tire s. Fa ilure to follow the se sugge stions ma y

ca use the tire to explode a nd ca use bodily ha rm.

Re c omme nde d tire pre ssure is liste d on the side

wa ll of the tire .

WARNING

Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd

BEFORE use , ma ke sure a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re

is tighte ne d se c ure ly - othe rwise injury or da m-

a ge ma y re sult.

4ꢀ The wheels and tires should be checked periodi-

cally for cracks and wear, and should be replaced

when necessary by your authorized dealer or by a

qualified technicianꢀ

CAUTION

DO NOT ove r tighte n ha rdwa re a tta c hing to

the fra me . This c ould c a use da ma ge to the

fra me tubing.

5ꢀ Periodically check handrims to ensure they are

securely attached to the rear wheelsꢀ Refer to

REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM in PRO-

CEDURE 4 of this manualꢀ

SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES

6ꢀ Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to tire

wearꢀ Refer to WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT in

PROCEDURE 6 of this manualꢀ

1ꢀ Before using your wheelchair, make sure all nuts

and bolts are tightꢀ Check all parts for damage or

wear and replaceꢀ Check all parts for proper ad-

justmentꢀ

7ꢀ Periodically check front caster and rear wheel hubs

to make sure they are cleanꢀ Use a Teflon^®lubri-

cant if necessaryꢀ

2ꢀ Keep quick-release axles free of dirt and lint to

ensure positive locking and proper operationꢀ Re-

fer to ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE AXLE

in PROCEDURE 4 of this manualꢀ

8ꢀ Check Upholstery for sagging, rips or tearsꢀ

3ꢀ If equipped, oil quick-release axles at least once (1)

a month (3-in-1^®oil or equivalent)ꢀ

Teflon-RegisteredtrademarkofEꢀIꢀDuPontNemours

and Companyꢀ

3-in-1 oil - Registered trademark of American Home

Products Corporationꢀ

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PROCEDURE 1

FRONT RIGGINGS

SWINGAWAY FOOTREST HEIGHT

ADJ USTMENT (FIGURE 2)

This Procedure includes the following:

Swingaway Footrest Assembly Installation

Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment

Heel Loop Replacement

NOTE: Release the footrest locking mechanism and

lift the footrest off of the hinge pinsꢀ Lay the assembly

on a flat surface to simplify this procedureꢀ

Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation

Adjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly

1ꢀ Loosen, but do not remove the bolt and locknut

that secure the lower footrest assembly to the

upper footrest supportꢀ

WARNING

2ꢀ Reposition the lower footrest assembly to the

desired heightꢀ

Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd

BEFORE use , ma ke sure a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re

is tighte ne d se c ure ly - othe rwise injury or da m-

a ge ma y re sult.

3ꢀ Securely tighten the bolt and locknutꢀ

4ꢀ Repeat this procedure for the other footrest, if

necessaryꢀ

SWINGAWAY FOOTREST ASSEMBLY

INSTALLATION (FIGURE 1)

1ꢀ Turn the swingaway footrest to the side (open

footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair)ꢀ

Bolt and

Locknut

Upper

Footrest

Support

Lower

Footrest

Assembly

2ꢀ Place the hinge plates on the swingaway footrest

onto the hinge pins on the wheelchair frameꢀ

3ꢀ Push the swingaway footrest towards the inside

of the wheelchair until it locks into placeꢀ

NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheel-

chair when locked in placeꢀ

FIGURE 2 - SWINGAWAY FOOTREST HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

4ꢀ Repeat this procedure for the other footrest

assemblyꢀ

5ꢀ To release the footrest, push the footrest release

lever inward, rotate footrest outwardꢀ

HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT

(FIGURE 3)

Hinge Plate

Footrest

Release

Lever

1ꢀ Loosen, but do not remove the bolt and locknut

that secure the lower half of the footrest to the

swingaway footrest assemblyꢀ

Swingaway

Footrest

Assembly

Hinge

Pins

2ꢀ Remove the lower footrest assemblyꢀ

3ꢀ Remove the phillips screw, spacer and locknut that

secure the heel loop to the footplateꢀ

Footplate

Hinge

Plate

4ꢀ Remove heel loop from slide tubeꢀ

5ꢀ Replace heel loopꢀ

6ꢀ Reverse STEPS 1-5 to reassembleꢀ

FIGURE 1 - SWINGAWAY FOOTREST

ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

NOTE: When securing the heel loop to the footrest as-

sembly, tighten the phillips screw and locknut until the

spacer is secureꢀ

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FRONT RIGGINGS

PROCEDURE 1

6ꢀ To release the legrest, push the legrest release

handle toward the inside of the wheelchair

(facing the front of the wheelchair) and swing

the legrest assembly to the outside of the wheel-

chairꢀ

Phillips Screw

Spacer

Bolt and Locknut

Heel Loop

Slide Tube

ADJ USTING THE ELEVATING

LEGREST ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 5)

Locknut

Footplate

1ꢀ To adjust the elevating legrest, raise legs until the

desired height is obtainedꢀ

FIGURE 3 - HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT

2ꢀ To reposition legrest to normal position, support

leg with one (1) hand and push release lever down-

ward with other handꢀ

ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY

INSTALLATION (FIGURE 4)

3ꢀ To adjust the calfpad, turn pad towards the out-

side of the wheelchairꢀ

1ꢀ Place legrest assembly on the outside of the wheel-

chair and install the hinge plates onto the hinge

pins on wheelchair frame (FIGURE 4)ꢀ

4ꢀ Slide the calfpad up or down until the desired po-

sition is obtainedꢀ

2ꢀ Rotate legrest assembly toward the inside of the

wheelchair until it locks in place (FIGURE 4)ꢀ

5ꢀ To secure the calfpad, turn the calfpad towards

the inside of the wheelchairꢀ

NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheel-

chair when locked in placeꢀ

Release Lever

3ꢀ Repeat this procedure for other legrest assemblyꢀ

4ꢀ After seated in wheelchair, adjust footrest to cor-

rect height by loosening the locknut and

sliding the lower footrest assembly tube up or down

until desired height is achievedꢀ

5ꢀ Tighten locknut securelyꢀ

Legrest Release Handle

Calfpad

Hinge Pins

Assembly

Calfpad Rotated for

Height Adjustment

Calfpad

Hinge

Footplate

Plates

Bolt and

Locknut

FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING THE ELEVATING

LEGREST ASSEMBLY

Lower

Footrest

Assembly

FIGURE 4 - ELEVATING LEGREST INSTALLATION

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ARMS

PROCEDURE 2

Whelchairs Equipped With Height Adjustm ent

Knobs (FIGURE 2)

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Adjusting Armrest Height - Adjustable

Height Arms Only

WARNING

Removing or Replacing Armrest

Ma ke sure the he ight a djustme nt knob is in the

loc ke d position be fore using the whe e lc ha ir.

Using or Replacing Flip-back Armrest

1ꢀ Unlock the armrest by pulling the height adjustment

knob on the front of the armrest and twisting it 1/4-

turn into the UNLOCKED position (FIGURE 1)ꢀ

WARNING

AfterANY adjustments, repairorservice and BEFORE

use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened

securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

2ꢀ Adjust armrest to one (1) of four (4) OR five (5) posi-

tions (depending on model type)ꢀ

ADJ USTING ARMREST HEIGHT -

ADJ USTABLE HEIGHT ARMS ONLY

3ꢀ Lock the armrest by pulling the height adjustment

knob on the rear of the armrest and twisting it

1/4-turn into the LOCKED position as in FIG-

URE 1ꢀ

Wheelchairs Equipped With Height

Adjustm ent Levers (FIGURE 1)

4ꢀ Repeat STEPS 1-3 for other armrestꢀ

WARNING

Height

Adjustment

Ma ke sure the a rmre st is se c ure ly loc ke d BEFORE

using the whe e lc ha ir.

Armrest

Lock

1ꢀ Unlock the armrest by flipping the height adjustment

lever on the top front of the armrest to the UP (HORI-

ZONTAL) positionꢀ

Knob

2ꢀ Adjust armrest to desired heightꢀ

NOTE:HeightadjustmentleverMUSTbeintheunlocked

position when placing armrest into the arm assemblyꢀ

3ꢀ Lock the armrest by pressing the height adjust-

ment lever into the DOWN (VERTICAL) position

when the desired armrest height is achievedꢀ

Height Adjustment

Lock Knob

Locked (Vertical)

Pull

and

Pull

and

Turn to

Lock

Turn to

Unlock

LOCKED

POSITION

UNLOCKED

POSITION

Height Adjustment Lever

Unlocked (Horizontal)

FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT -

ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT ARMS ONLY - WHEEL-

CHAIRS EQUIPPED WITH HEIGHT ADJUST-

MENT KNOBS

FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT - ADJUST-

ABLE HEIGHT ARMS ONLY - WHEELCHAIRS

EQUIPPED WITH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS

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ARMS

PROCEDURE 2

Replacing

REMOVING OR REPLACING

ARMREST (FIGURE 2)

1ꢀ Perform STEPS 1-2 above to flip the armrest backꢀ

2ꢀ Remove hex head screw, washer, spacer and lock-

nut securing the EXISTING armrest and insert to the

wheelchair frameꢀ

WARNING

Ma ke sure the a rmre st is se c ure ly loc ke d BEFORE

using the whe e lc ha ir.

3ꢀ Removethe EXISTINGarmrestandinsertfromframeꢀ

1ꢀ Press in the armrest release button located on the

armrestꢀ

4ꢀ Position NEW insert into NEW rear armrest tube,

aligning the mounting holesꢀ

2ꢀ Remove the armrest from the arm sockets by

pulling straight upꢀ

5ꢀ Insert the NEW hex head screw through the armrest

mounting bracket, NEW washer, spacer and armrest

rear tube with insert, as shown in FIGURE 3ꢀ

3ꢀ Replace the armrest by reversing STEPS 1-2ꢀ

NOTE: Ensure the spacer sits flush against the armrestꢀ

6ꢀ Install nut onto hex head screwꢀ Torque to 55-60 inꢀ/lbsꢀ

7ꢀ Rotate armrest DOWN and into the arm socketꢀ

Armrest

Release

Button

8ꢀ Ensure armrest is securely locked into arm socket and

armrest release button locks into place BEFORE usingꢀ

Armrest Front Tube

Arm

Armrest Release

Button (Front or

Back of the Armrest

Front Tube)

Arm

Socket

FIGURE 2 - REMOVING OR REPLACING ARMREST

Arm

Socket

Armrest

Rear

Tube

USING OR REPLACING FLIP-BACK

ARMREST (FIGURE 3)

WARNING

Hex Head

Screw

DO NOT ope ra te or re pla c e flip-ba c k a rmre st

whe n whe e lc ha ir is fold e d - othe rwise injury

or da ma ge ma y result.

Armrest Rear Tube

Mounting

Holes

Armrest

Mounting

Bracket

Using

Nut

1ꢀ Press in armrest release button located on armrest

front tubeꢀ

Insert

Washer

Spacer

2ꢀ RotatefrontofarmrestUP,BACKandOUTofarmsocketꢀ

3ꢀ Reverse STEP 2 to replace armrest to DOWN positionꢀ

4ꢀ Ensure armrest is securely locked into arm socket and

armrest release button locks into place BEFORE usingꢀ

FIGURE 3 - USING OR REPLACING FLIP-BACK ARMREST

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PROCEDURE 3

SEAT AND BACK

REPLACING THE SLIP-ON BACK

UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 2)

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Assembling The Back to the Wheelchair

Replacing the Slip-on Back Upholstery

Replacing the Screw-on Back Upholstery

Replacing Seat Upholstery

1ꢀ Remove the two (2) phillips screws and washers that

securetheexistingbackupholsterytothebackcanesꢀ

2ꢀ Remove the screw, coved washers and locknut that

secure one (1) back cane to the wheelchair frameꢀ

Adjusting Seat Depth

NOTE: It is necessary to remove only one (1) back cane

to replace the back upholsteryꢀ

Adjusting Seat Width

3ꢀ Pull the loose back cane out of the existing back

upholsteryꢀ

WARNING

Afte r ma king a djustme nts, a lwa ys ma ke sure

tha t pa rts a re prope rly tighte ne d BEFORE using

the whe e lc ha ir.

4ꢀ Pull the existing back upholstery up and over the

mounted back caneꢀ

5ꢀ Install the new back upholstery over the mounted

back caneꢀ

ASSEMBLING THE BACK CANE TO

THE WHEELCHAIR (FIGURE 1)

6ꢀ Slide the loose back cane through the new back

upholsteryꢀ

1ꢀ Remove the attaching hardware from the bottom

of the back canesꢀ

7ꢀ Secure the back cane to the wheelchair frame

with the hex screw, coved washers and locknutꢀ

Torque to 170-inch poundsꢀ

2ꢀ Insert the two (2) back canes into the two (2)

mounting holes in the wheelchair frameꢀ

8ꢀ Secure the new back upholstery to the back canes

with the existing Phillips screws and washersꢀ

3ꢀ Position the mounting hardware through the

wheelchair frame and back canes as shown in

FIGURE 1ꢀ

4ꢀ Securely tighten the attaching hardwareꢀ Torque

to 170-inch poundsꢀ

Back Cane

Hex Screw

(Torque to

170-inch pounds)

Back Cane

Phillips

Screws

Washer

Back

Upholstery

Washer

Coved

Washer

Phillips

Screws

Wheelchair

Frame

FIGURE 2 - REPLACING THE SLIP-ON BACK

UPHOLSTERY

Locknut

REPLACING SCREW-ON BACK

UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 3)

Coved Washer

FIGURE 1 - ASSEMBLING THE BACK CANE

TO THE WHEELCHAIR

1ꢀ Remove the phillips screws and washers that se-

cure the existing back upholstery to the back canesꢀ

2ꢀ Securely tighten the new back upholstery to the back

canes with the phillips screws and washersꢀ

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SEAT AND BACK

PROCEDURE 3

5ꢀ Install the new seat upholstery onto the wheelchairꢀ

Make sure to line up the mounting holes in the seat

extension tubes and seat extension spacers with the

new seat upholsteryꢀ Refer to REPLACING THE

SEAT UPHOLSTERY in this section of the manualꢀ

Back Upholstery

Washers

6ꢀ Install plug buttons into the ends of the seat exten-

sion spacersꢀ

Phillips Screws

Washers

Seat

Extension

Spacer

Seat Upholstery

Crossbrace

FIGURE 3 - REPLACING SCREW-ON BACK

UPHOLSTERY

REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY

(FIGURE 4)

1ꢀ Remove the eight (8) phillips screws and washers

that secure the existing seat upholstery to the

crossbracesꢀ

Seat Extension Tube

Plug Button

FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH

2ꢀ Remove the existing seat upholstery from the

crossbracesꢀ

ADJ USTING SEAT WIDTH (FIGURE 6)

3ꢀ Ensure positioning of seat positioning strap (ifused)ꢀ

Refer to INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING

STRAP in PROCEDURE 9 of this manualꢀ

WARNING

Ad justing the se a t wid th of the whe e lc ha ir

MUST be pe rforme d by a qua lifie d te c hnic ia n.

4ꢀ Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-2ꢀ

1ꢀ Remove the existing back and seat upholstery from

the wheelchairꢀ Refer to REPLACING THE BACK

UPHOLSTERY and REPLACING THE SEAT UP-

HOLSTERY in this section of the manualꢀ

Phillips Screws

NOTE: If adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair, back

and seat upholstery as well as the crossbraces MUST

be replacedꢀ

Seat Upholstery

FIGURE 4 - REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY

ADJ USTING SEAT DEPTH (FIGURE 5)

2ꢀ Perform one (1) of the following:

TRACER TITAN/SX/SX RECLINER/DLX (BUILT

AFTER MARCH 13, 2000) -

aꢀ Remove the button head screws and locknuts that

secure the two (2) pivot links to the cross-bracesꢀ

1ꢀ Remove the existing seat upholstery from the wheel-

chairꢀ Refer to REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOL-

STERY in this section of the manualꢀ

bꢀ Remove the four (4) phillips screws and locknuts

that secure the insert tube to the lower wheelchair

frameꢀ

NOTE: If adjusting the seat depth of the wheelchair, the

seat upholstery MUST be changed as wellꢀ

cꢀ Remove the inserts from the rear of the wheel-

chairꢀ

NOTE: If changing the seat width of the SX Recliner the

spreader bar and headrest upholstery MUST be

changedꢀ The headrest pillow may need to be changed

according to the chart belowꢀ

2ꢀ Remove the two (2) plug buttons from the ends of

the crossbraces that are towards the front of the

wheelchairꢀ

NOTE: The two (2) plug buttons will be used in the ends

of the seat extensionsꢀ

3ꢀ Install the two (2) seat extension tubes into the ends

HEADREST PILLOW SEAT WIDTH RANGES

on the crossbracesꢀ Line up the second mounting 14-inches, 16-18-inches, 20-inches, or 22-inches

hole from the rear of the seat extension tube with the

NOTE: if the seat width required is within the range of

the original headrest pillow, the original headrest pillow

may still be usedꢀ

mounting hole in the crossbraceꢀ

4ꢀ Install the two (2) seat extension spacers onto the

two (2) seat extension tubesꢀ

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PROCEDURE 3

SEAT AND BACK

bꢀ Reinstall the button head screws and locknuts

that secure the pivot links to the crossbracesꢀ

TRACER DLX (BUILT BEFORE MARCH 13, 2000) -

NOTE: There are no pivot links on the Tracer DLXꢀ

aꢀ Pull crossbrace assembly up and away from the

main body of the wheelchairꢀ Seat guides will

stay attached to rear canesꢀ

TRACER DLX (BUILT BEFORE MARCH 13, 2000) -

aꢀ Position the crossbraces onto the seat guideꢀ

5ꢀ Slide insert tubes into the wheelchair frameꢀ

bꢀ Remove upholstery screwsꢀ

6ꢀ Align the holes in the insert tube with the holes in the

wheelchair frameꢀ

cꢀ Remove crossbraces from seat guidesꢀ

3ꢀ Remove the hardware that secures the two (2)

7ꢀ Insert the phillips screws and tighten the locknuts

securelyꢀ

existing crossbraces together (FIGURE 6)ꢀ

4ꢀ Perform one (1) of the following:

8ꢀ Install the NEW back and seat upholstery onto the

wheelchairꢀ Refer to REPLACING THE BACK UP-

HOLSTERYand REPLACINGTHESEATUPHOL-

STERY in this section of the manualꢀ

TRACER TITAN/SX/SX RECLINER/DLX (BUILT

AFTER MARCH 13, 2000) -

aꢀ Assemblethetwo(2)NEW crossbracestogetherꢀ

Refer to FIGURE 6 for hardware orientationꢀ

TRACER TITAN, TRACER SX, TRACER SX RECLINER and

TRACER DLX (BUILT AFTER MARCH 13, 2000)

Wheelchair

Frame

Crossbrace

Locknut

Pivot Link

Insert

Tube

NOTE: orientation of hex

screw, spacers, nylon

washer, steel washers and

locknut(hardware)forinstal-

lation of new crossbracesꢀ

Button Head

Screw

Phillips Screw

TRACER DLX (BUILT BEFORE MARCH 13, 2000)

Seat Guide

Wheelchair Frame

Crossbrace

Seat Guide

Locknut

Insert

Tube

NOTE: orientation of hex

screw, spacers, nylon

washer, steel washers and

locknut(hardware)forinstal-

lation of new crossbracesꢀ

Phillips Screw

FIGURE 6 - ADJUSTING SEAT WIDTH

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REAR WHEELS

PROCEDURE 4

Quick-Release Axles (FIGURE 2)

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels

Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle

Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim

NOTE: Quick Release Axles are available on Non-Re-

cliner wheelchairs ONLYꢀ

1ꢀ Push in the tip of the quick-release axle (with wheel)

and pull the axle out through the opening in the

center of the rear wheel and axle spacerꢀ

Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube

2ꢀ Push in the tip of the quick-release axle again and

pull the axle out of the rear wheelꢀ

WARNING

Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd

BEFORE use , ma ke sure a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re

is tighte ne d se c ure ly - othe rwise injury or da m-

a ge ma y re sult.

3ꢀ Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite rear wheelꢀ

4ꢀ To reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair,

reverse STEPS 1-3ꢀ

WARNING

REMOVING/ INSTALLING THE

REAR WHEELS

Ma ke sure the de te nt pin a nd loc king pins of

the quic k-re le a se a xle a re fully re le a se d BE-

FORE ope ra ting the whe e lc ha ir.

NOTE: Non-Recliner ONLYꢀ For the SX RECLINER see

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in

PROCEDURE 8 of this manualꢀ

The loc king pins MUST be protruding pa st the

inside of the re a r whe e l a xle bushing for a posi-

tive loc k.

Perm anent Axles (FIGURE 1)

Ke e p loc king pins c le a n.

1ꢀ Remove the dust cap, hex screw, spacer and

locknut that secure the rear wheel to the wheel-

chairꢀ

Inva c a re re c omme nds inse rting quic k-re le a se

a xle s with the he a d e nd to the inside of the

whe e lc ha ir to pre ve nt a c c ide nta l re le a se dur-

ing c onta c t a c tivitie s.

2ꢀ Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheelꢀ

3ꢀ To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair,

5ꢀ If the locking pins are not protruding past the in-

side of the axle bushing or there is too much move-

ment of the rear wheel assembly in a back and

forth position, refer to ADJUSTING THE QUICK-

RELEASE AXLE in this section of the manualꢀ

reverse STEPS 1-2ꢀ

4ꢀ Adjust wheel locksꢀ Refer to WHEEL LOCK

ADJUSTMENT in PROCEDURE 6 of this manualꢀ

PERMANENT AXLE

QUICK-RELEASE AXLE

Locknut

Axle Mounting Hole

Rear Wheel

Axle Mounting Positions

Axle Spacer

(Conventional

Arms Only)

Dust Cap

Quick-Release

Axle

Spacer

Rear Wheel

Hex Screw

FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/ INSTALLING THE

REAR WHEELS - PERMANENT AXLES

FIGURE 2 - REMOVING/ INSTALLING THE

REAR WHEELS - QUICK-RELEASE AXLES

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PROCEDURE 4

REAR WHEELS

ADJ USTING THE QUICK-RELEASE

AXLE (FIGURE 3)

REPLACING REAR WHEEL

HANDRIM (FIGURE 4)

1ꢀ Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchairꢀ

NOTE: Quick Release Axles are available on Non-Re-

cliner wheelchairs ONLYꢀ

2ꢀ Remove the button screws and washers that se-

cure the handrim to the rear wheelꢀ

1ꢀ Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from

the wheelchairꢀ Refer to REMOVING/INSTALL-

ING THE REAR WHEELS in this section of the

manualꢀ

3ꢀ Remove the existing handrimꢀ

4ꢀ Install the new handrim by reversing the above

proceduresꢀ

2ꢀ Depress detent pin in the quick-release axle and

slide axle through the wheel hubꢀ

5ꢀ Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchairꢀ Refer to

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS

in this section of the manualꢀ

3ꢀ Release detent pin ensuring that the locking pins

are fully releasedꢀ

6ꢀ Repeat the procedure for the opposite rear wheel

4ꢀ Increase or decrease end play by adjusting the

locknut on the end of the quick-release axleꢀ

if necessaryꢀ

Button

Screw

5ꢀ Reinstall rear wheel onto the wheelchairꢀ Refer to

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS

in this section of the manualꢀ

Wheelchair

Locknut

Frame

Locking

Pins

Handrim

Detent

FIGURE 4 - REPLACING REAR WHEEL

HANDRIM

Axle Spacer

(Conventional

Arms Only)

Rear

Wheel

Hub

REPLACING/ REPAIRING REAR

WHEEL TIRE/ TUBE

Quick- Release

Axle

FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE

AXLE

WARNING

Re pla c e me nt of re a r whe e l tire or tube MUST

be pe rforme d by a qua lifie d te c hnic ia n.

CAUTION

As with a ny ve hic le , the whe e ls a nd tire s should

be c he c ke d pe riodic a lly for c ra c ks a nd we a r,

a nd should be re pla c e d whe n ne c e ssa ry.

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FRONT CASTERS

PROCEDURE 5

8ꢀ Test wheelchair for maneuverabilityꢀ

This Procedure Includes the Following:

9ꢀ Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS

7-8 until correctꢀ

Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-inch Front

Casters and Forks

10ꢀ Snap dust cover over the locknut and stemꢀ

Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube

Front Caster Mounting Adjustments

REPLACING/ REPAIRING FRONT

CASTER TIRE/ TUBE

WARNING

Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd

BEFORE use , ma ke sure a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re

is tighte ne d se c ure ly - othe rwise injury or da m-

a ge ma y re sult.

WARNING

Re pla c e me nt of front c a ste r tire or tube MUST

be pe rforme d by a qua lifie d te c hnic ia n.

CAUTION

INSTALLING/ REPLACING SIX OR

EIGHT-INCH FRONT CASTERS AND

FORKS (FIGURE 1)

As with a ny ve hic le , the whe e ls a nd tire s should

be c he c ke d pe riodic a lly for c ra c ks a nd we a r,

a nd should be re pla c e d.

1ꢀ Remove the dust coverꢀ

FRONT CASTER MOUNTING

ADJ USTMENTS (FIGURE 2)

2ꢀ Remove the locknut and nylon washer that

secures the fork to the caster headtubeꢀ

1ꢀ Remove the hex screw and locknut that secures the

front caster to the forkꢀ

3ꢀ Drop the front caster and fork out of the caster

headtubeꢀ

2ꢀ Reposition the front caster on the fork to the deter-

mined mounting holeꢀ Refer to CHANGING SEAT-

TO-FLOOR HEIGHT in PROCEDURE 7 of this

manual to determine front caster mounting hole for

caster size and seat-to-floor heightꢀ

4ꢀ Slide in the new front caster and forkꢀ

5ꢀ Reassemble by reversing STEPS 1-3ꢀ

6ꢀ Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite front caster and

fork ꢀ

7ꢀ To properly tighten caster journal system and guard

against flutter, perform the following check:

3ꢀ Reinstallthespacers(6-inchcasterandforkONLY)

and securely tighten with the existing hex screw and

locknutꢀ

aꢀ Tip back of wheelchair to floorꢀ

bꢀ Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc

simultaneouslyꢀ

WARNING

Ma ke sure both front c a ste rs a re positione d in

the sa m e m ounting hole BEFORE using the

whe e lc ha ir; othe rwise injury c a n oc c ur.

cꢀ Let casters drop to bottom of arcꢀ

dꢀ Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster

swingꢀ

4ꢀ Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite front casterꢀ

eꢀ Repeat steps c-d untill wheels swing once to one-

side, then immediately rest in a downward positionꢀ

Locknut

6 or 8-inch Fork

Dust Cover

Locknut

Hex Screw

Nylon

*Spacer

Washer

Caster Headtube

Front Caster

*Spacer

Front Caster

and Fork

* Used with 6-inch Caster/Fork ONLY

FIGURE 2 - FRONT CASTER MOUNTING

ADJUSTMENTS

FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/ REPLACING SIX OR

EIGHT-INCH FRONT CASTERS AND FORKS

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PROCEDURE 6

ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS

Top Position

(NON-RECLINER)

Bottom Position

(RECLINER)

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers

Wheel Lock Adjustment

WARNING

Anti-tipper Length

Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd BE-

FORE use , ma ke sure a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re is

tighte ne d se c ure ly - othe rwise injury or da ma ge

ma y re sult.

FIGURE 1 - ANTI-TIPPER LENGTH

1ꢀ Depress the release buttons and insert the anti-tip-

pers with the anti-tipper wheels pointing toward the

ground/floor into the wheelchair frame tubing as

shown in FIGURE 2ꢀ

INSTALLING/ ADJ USTING THE

ANTI-TIPPERS

2ꢀ Ensure that the release button of the anti-tipper fully

protrudes out of the hole in the bottom of the wheel-

chair frame tubingꢀ

WARNING

3ꢀ Adjust anti-tippers as necessaryꢀ Refer to ADJUST-

ING THE ANTI-TIPPERS in PROCEDURE 6 of this

manualꢀ

NON-RECLINERS ONLY: Ina smuc h a s the a nti-

tippe rs a re a n option on this whe e lc ha ir (You

ma y orde r with or without the a nti-tippe rs), In-

va c a re strong ly re c om m e nd s ord e ring the

a nti-tippe rs a s a n a dditiona l sa fe gua rd for the

whe e lc ha ir use r.

Anti-tipper

Release Buttons

RECLINERS ONLY: Anti-tip p e rs MUST BE a t-

ta c he d a t a ll time s.

Wheelchair Frame

FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIPPERS

Anti-tippe rs MUST be fully e nga ge d. Ensure tha t

the re le a se button of the a nti-tippe r fully pro-

trude s out of the hole on the bottom of the

whe e lc ha ir fra me .

Adjusting The Anti-tippers (FIGURE 3)

NOTE: A 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom

of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor MUST be

maintained at all timesꢀ

Ensure both a nti-tippe rs a re a djuste d to the

sa me he ight.

1ꢀ Place wheelchair on a flat, level surfaceꢀ

NOTE: If adjusting anti-tippers on recliner models, en-

sure back cains are in the upright position before making

adjustmentsꢀ

Installing The Anti-tippers (FIGURES 1 & 2)

NOTE: To ensure the correct model anti-tipper is used

refer to FIGURE 1ꢀ Measurements for NON-RECLINER

anti-tippers are approximate and are taken with exten-

sion tube in TOP hole positionꢀ Measurements for RE-

CLINER anti-tippers are approximate and are taken with

extension tube in BOTTOM hole positionꢀ

2ꢀ Press the release buttons near the wheeled portion

of the anti-tipper and slide it up or down to achieve

the 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance (FIGURE 3)ꢀ

3ꢀ Check to make sure that the release buttons are

fully engaged in adjustment holes, and ensure both

anti-tippers are adjusted to the same heightꢀ

Chair

Anti-tipper Anti-tipper

4ꢀ Check to make sure that a 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance

between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and

the ground/floor has been achieved BEFORE using

Length

Model

Tracer Titan, SX, DLX

with 17 1/2 - 19 1/2 inch

seat-to-floor height

12-inches

9758

wheelchairꢀ

5ꢀ Repeat STEPS 1-3 until 1-1/2-2-inch clearance is

9859

Tracer Titan, SX, DLX 11 1/4-inches

with 15 1/2 - 17 1/2 inch

achievedꢀ

seat-to-floor height

Release Buttons

Anti-tipper Anti-tipper

Length Part Number

13-1/2-inches 1088242

Chair

1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance

SX Recliner

FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS

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ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS

PROCEDURE 6

8ꢀ If 5/32 and 5/16-inches measurement can not be

achieved, remove the bolt and locknut that secure

the wheel lock to the wheelchair and mount the

wheel lock in one (1) of two (2) mounting posi-

tionsꢀ

WHEEL LOCK ADJ USTMENT

(FIGURE 4)

NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock as-

semblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recom-

mended psi on the side wall of tireꢀ

9ꢀ Repeat STEPS 1-7 until the wheel lock holds the

wheelchairꢀ

1ꢀ Ensure the wheel lock is in the open (unlocked)

positionꢀ

Mounting Positions

Bolt and Locknut

2ꢀ Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel

lock assembly to the wheelchair frameꢀ

Wheel Lock Handle

3ꢀ Adjust the position of wheel lock until the mea-

surement between the rear wheel and the wheel

lock shoe is between 5/32 and 5/16-inchesꢀ

Wheel Lock

Shoe

Rear

Wheel

4ꢀ Securely tighten the bolt and locknutꢀ

Wheelchair

Frame

5ꢀ Engage wheel lock and push against the wheel-

chair and determine if wheel lock engages the

wheel lock shoe enough to hold the wheelchairꢀ

5/32 and 5/16-inches

6ꢀ Repeat the above procedures until the wheel lock

holds the wheelchairꢀ

FIGURE 4 - WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT

7ꢀ Repeat STEPS 1-6 for the opposite wheel lockꢀ

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PROCEDURE 7

SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT

2ꢀ Remove the front casters from the wheelchairꢀ Refer

to FRONT CASTER MOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS

in PROCEDURE 5 of this manualꢀ

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Changing Seat-To-Floor Height

3ꢀ Refer to the charts of front caster/fork and rear wheel

sizes,todeterminemountingpositionsforobtainableseat-

to-floor heights (FIGURE 1 for ADULT/HEMI FRAME

STYLE or FIGURE 2 for RECLINER FRAME STYLE)ꢀ

WARNING

Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd

BEFORE use , ma ke sure a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re

is tighte ne d se c ure ly - othe rwise injury or da m-

a ge ma y re sult.

4ꢀ Reinstall the front casters onto the wheelchairꢀ Refer

to FRONT CASTER MOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS

in PROCEDURE 5 of this manualꢀ

CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR

HEIGHT (FIGURE 1 AND 2)

5ꢀ Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchairꢀ

(ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE): Refer to RE-

MOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in

PROCEDURE 4 (RECLINER FRAME STYLE):

Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR

WHEELS in PROCEDURE 8 of this manualꢀ

WARNING

Whe n c ha nging the se a t-to-floor he ight, the

height of the a nti-tippers must be a djusted a s well.

NOTE: Invacare recommends that the following proce-

dure be performed by an authorized dealer or qualified

technicianꢀ

6ꢀ Adjust Anti-tippers according to NEW seat-to-floor

heightꢀ Refer to ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERSin

PROCEDURE 6 of this manualꢀ

1ꢀ Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchairꢀ

(ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE): Refer to RE-

MOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in

PROCEDURE 4 (RECLINER FRAME STYLE):

Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR

WHEELS in PROCEDURE 8 of this manualꢀ

ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE

*6-INCH FRONT CASTERS

SEAT-TO-FLOOR

HEIGHT

(in inches)

15-1/2

FRONT CASTER

MOUNTING

POSITION

TOP

REAR

WHEEL

SIZE

20-inch

22-inch

24-inch

20-inch

REAR WHEEL

MOUNTING

POSITION

TOP

16-1/2

17-1/2

MIDDLE

BOTTOM

TOP

BOTTOM

*8-INCH FRONT CASTERS

SEAT-TO-FLOOR

HEIGHT

FRONT CASTER

MOUNTING

REAR

WHEEL

SIZE

REAR WHEEL

MOUNTING

POSITION

(in inches)

POSITION

17-1/2

18-1/2

19-1/2

TOP

MIDDLE

BOTTOM

20-inch

24-inch

22-inch

24-inch

BOTTOM

TOP

BOTTOM

* NOTE: 6-inch and 8-inch front casters require different forksꢀ

REAR WHEEL MOUNTING POSITIONS -

6 OR 8-INCH FORK

ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE

MOUNTING POSITIONS

TOP

BOTTOM

MIDDLE

BOTTOM

FIGURE 1 - CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT - ADULT/ HEMI FRAME STYLE

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SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT

PROCEDURE 7

WARNING

TRACER SX RECLINER ONLY: Mount the re a r whe e ls in the Re a r Whe e l Offse t Bra c ke t ONLY. NEVER

re position the re a r whe e ls to the forwa rd position, sta bility of the whe e lc ha ir will de c re a se , a nd

injury or da ma ge ma y re sult.

8-INCH FRONT CASTERS ONLY

SEAT-TO-FLOOR

HEIGHT

FRONT CASTER

MOUNTING

REAR

WHEEL

SIZE

REAR WHEEL

MOUNTING

POSITION

(in inches)

POSITION

17-1/2

18-1/2

19-1/2

TOP

MIDDLE

BOTTOM

20-inch

22-inch

24-inch

N/A

REAR WHEEL MOUNTING POSITION -

TRACER SX RECLINER FRAME STYLE

8-INCH FORK

MOUNTING POSITIONS

REARWARD

MOUNTING

POSITION

FORWARD

MOUNTING

POSITIONS

(DO NOT USE)

TOP

MIDDLE

BOTTOM

REAR WHEEL

OFFSET BRACKET

FIGURE 2 - CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT - RECLINER FRAME STYLE

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PROCEDURE 8

RECLINER

WARNING (CONTINUED)

This Procedure Includes the Following:

TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ ASSISTANTS:

Recliner Operation

Ma ke sure the p a tie nt is p rop e rly p ositione d

in the whe e lc ha ir b e fore re c lining or inc lin-

ing (re ve rse re c line ) to m a inta in m a xim um

sta b ility a nd sa fe ty.

Replacing the Headrest Pillow

Replacing Headrest/Back Upholstery

Adjusting the Seat Depth

Storing/Replacing the Spreader Bar

Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels

Whe n re turning the oc c up a nt of the whe e l-

c ha ir to the full up rig ht p osition, m ore b od y

stre ng th will b e re q uire d for a p p roxim a te ly

the la st twe nty (20) d e g re e s of inc line (re -

ve rse re c line ). Ma ke sure to use p rop e r b od y

m e c ha nic s (use your le g s) or se e k a ssista nc e

if ne c e ssa ry to a void injury.

WARNING

Afte r ANY a d justm e nts, re p a ir or se rvic e a nd

BEFORE use , m a ke sure a ll a tta c hing ha rd -

wa re is tig hte ne d se c ure ly - othe rwise injury

or d a m a g e m a y re sult.

Assista nts MUST b e p re p a re d to sup p ort the

we ig ht of the oc c up a nt whe n re c lining , or

re turning the whe e lc ha ir b a c k to the full up -

rig ht p osition, othe rwise injury m a y oc c ur.

RECLINER OPERATION (FIGURE 1)

WARNING

ALWAYS m a ke sure tha t the whe e lc ha ir is

1ꢀ Unfold wheelchairꢀ Refer to SAFETY/HANDLING

sta b le BEFORE using the re c line r.

section of this manualꢀ

ALWAYS we a r your Se a t Positioning Stra p . In-

a sm uc h a s the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is a n

option on this whe e lc ha ir (You m a y orde r with

or without the Se a t Positioning Stra p ), Inva c -

a re strong ly re c om m e nd s ord e ring the Se a t

Positioning Stra p a s a n a d d itiona l sa fe g ua rd

for the whe e lc ha ir use r.

2ꢀ Attach spreader barꢀ Refer to STORING/REPLAC-

ING THE SPREADER BAR in this procedure of the

manualꢀ

3ꢀ Inform the occupant of the wheelchair that the wheel-

chair is about to be reclinedꢀ

4ꢀ Make sure wheelchair is occupied and on a level sur-

face before recliningꢀ

Anti-tip p e rs MUST BE a tta c he d a t a ll tim e s.

Anti-tippe rs MUST be fully e nga ge d. Ensure tha t

the re le a se button of the a nti-tippe r fully pro-

trude s out of the hole on the bottom of the

whe e lc ha ir fra me .

5ꢀ Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp both handles

firmlyꢀ

6ꢀ Lifting up on handles, squeeze release leversꢀ

7ꢀ SLOWLY, pull back on the back assembly while

squeezing the release leversꢀ

Ensure both a nti-tippe rs a re a djuste d to the

sa me he ight.

8ꢀ When the back reaches the desired angle, SLOWLY

let go of the release leversꢀ

ALWAYS e nga ge both whe e l loc ks while re c lin-

ing or inc lining (re ve rse re c line ) the whe e lc ha ir.

9ꢀ To return the back to the full upright position, reverse

the STEPS 6-9 keeping in mind proper body me-

chanicsꢀ

Ensure the sp re a d e r b a r is a tta c he d a nd se -

c ure d BEFORE using the Tra c e r SX Re c line r.

Ma ke sure b oth b a c k c a ne s a re a t the sa m e

a ng le BEFORE re le a sing the ha nd le s of the

re c line m e c ha nism s.

Mount the re a r whe e ls in the Re a r Whe e l Off-

se t Bra c ke t ONLY. NEVER re p osition the re a r

whe e ls to the forwa rd p osition, sta b ility of the

whe e lc ha ir will d e c re a se , a nd injury or d a m -

a g e m a y re sult.

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RECLINER

PROCEDURE 8

UPRIGHT POSITION

Headrest

Upholstery

Handle

Strap

Fastening

Strips

Release

Levers

Wheelchair

Headrest

Pillow

Strap

Level

Surface

FIGURE 2 - REPLACING THE HEADREST PILLOW

REPLACING THE HEADREST/ BACK

UPHOLSTERY

RECLINED POSITION

Wheelchair

Headrest Upholstery (FIGURE 3)

1ꢀ Remove the headrest pillowꢀ Refer to REPLAC-

ING THE HEADREST PILLOW in this procedure

of the manualꢀ

Release

Levers

2ꢀ Remove the six (6) mounting screws that se-

cure the headrest upholstery to the headrest

extension tubesꢀ

Level

Surface

3ꢀ Secure NEW headrest upholstery onto headrest

extension tubes with the existing six (6) mounting

screwsꢀ

FIGURE 1 - RECLINE OPERATION

4ꢀ Install headrest pillowꢀ Refer to REPLACING THE

HEADREST PILLOW in this procedure of the

manualꢀ

REPLACING THE HEADREST

PILLOW (FIGURE 2)

Back Upholstery (FIGURE 3)

1ꢀ Unfasten straps of headrest pillow from behind

headrest upholstery and remove the existing

headrest pillow from headrestꢀ

1ꢀ Disengage one (1) side of the spreader barꢀ Refer to

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SPREADER BAR

in this procedure of the manualꢀ

2ꢀ Center new/existing headrest pillow onto the

front of the headrest upholsteryꢀ

3ꢀ Pullstrapsofnew/existingheadrestpillowaroundthe

back canesꢀ

4ꢀ Pressing firmly, attach the fastening strips of the new/

existing headrest pillow to the fastening strips on the

back of the headrest upholsteryꢀ

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PROCEDURE 8

RECLINER

NOTE: To remove and install the bottom two (2) mount-

ing screws of the back upholstery the wheelchair must

be partially foldedꢀ Refer to FOLDING AND UNFOLD-

ING THE WHEELCHAIR in the SAFETY/HANDLING

section of this manualꢀ

REMOVING/ INSTALLING THE

SPREADER BAR (FIGURE 4)

WARNING

Ma ke sure de te nt pin of the spre a de r ba r is

c omple te ly e xte nde d through the hole in the

ha ndle BEFORE using the whe e lc ha ir.

2ꢀ Remove the twelve (12) mounting screws that

secure the back upholstery to the back canesꢀ

Rem oving

3ꢀ Secure new back upholstery to back canes with

the existing twelve (12) mounting screwsꢀ Se-

curely tightenꢀ

1ꢀ Push in detent pin on one side of existing spreader

barꢀ

4ꢀ Reengage spreader barꢀ Refer to REMOVING/

INSTALLING THE SPREADER BAR in this proce-

dure of the manualꢀ

2ꢀ While holding existing spreader bar, pull handle

until the release pin is out of the handle of the

back caneꢀ

3ꢀ Drop the spreader bar to one sideꢀ

Headrest

Upholstery

Mounting

Headrest

Extension

4ꢀ Repeat STEPS 1-3 on opposite end of spreader

Screws

barꢀ

Tube

Installing

Back

Upholstery

1ꢀ Push in detent pin on the handle of the new/existing

spreader barꢀ

2ꢀ Insert new/existing spreader bar into the handle of

the back caneꢀ

3ꢀ Repeat STEPS 1-2 on opposite end of spreader barꢀ

Mounting

Back

Screws

Cane

Back Cane

Spreader Bar

Handle

Detent Pin

FIGURE 4 - STORING/ REPLACING THE

SPREADER BAR

FIGURE 3 - REPLACING THE HEADREST/BACK

UPHOLSTERY

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RECLINER

PROCEDURE 8

REMOVING/ INSTALLING THE REAR

WHEELS (FIGURE 5)

Rearward

Mounting

Positions

Forward Mounting

Positions

(DO NOT USE)

WARNING

TRACER SX RECLINER ONLY: Mount the re a r

whe e ls in the Re a r Whe e l Offse t Bra c ke t ONLY.

NEVER re position the re a r whe e ls to the forwa rd

p osition, sta b ility of the whe e lc ha ir will d e -

c re a se , a nd injury or da ma ge ma y re sult.

Rear Wheel Offset

Bracket

NOTE: If changing rear wheel size refer to CHANGING

SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT in PROCEDURE 8 of this

manual BEFORE performing this procedureꢀ

Rear Wheel

Spacer

Locknut

Rem oving

1ꢀ Note mounting position of EXISTING rear wheelꢀ

2ꢀ Remove the axle mounting screw and locknut that

secure the EXISTING rear wheel and spacer to

the wheel offset bracketꢀ

3ꢀ Remove the EXISTING rear wheel from wheel

Rear Wheel

Offset Bracket

offset bracketꢀ

Installing

1ꢀ Secure the new/existing rear wheel and spacer

to wheel offset bracket with axle mounting screw

and locknutꢀ Securely tightenꢀ

Axle Mounting Screw

FIGURE 5 - REMOVING/ INSTALLING THE

REAR WHEELS

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PROCEDURE 9

OPTIONS

INSTALLING THE AMPUTEE

BRACKET (FIGURE 1)

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Installing the Amputee Bracket

Installing the Seat Positioning Strap

Installing the Crutch and Cane Carrier

Installing the Telescoping I<V< Rod

1ꢀ Refer to the following chart or FIGURE 1 to deter-

mine the mounting position of the amputee bracket:

2ꢀ Install the amputee bracket on the wheelchair

frame to the position determined in STEP 1ꢀ

NOTE: The procedures in this section of the manual

apply to NON-RECLINER wheelchairs, EXCEPT In-

stalling the Seat Positioning Strapꢀ

NOTE: Make sure the axle spacer is pointing towards the

outside of the wheelchairꢀ

3ꢀ Install the two (2) hex screws and locknuts that

secure the amputee bracket to the wheelchairꢀ

WARNING

Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd BE-

FORE use , ma ke sure a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re is

tighte ne d se c ure ly - othe rwise injury or da ma ge

ma y re sult.

4ꢀ Install the rear wheels onto the wheelchairꢀ Refer to

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELSin

PROCEDURE 9 of this manualꢀ

SEAT-

TO-FLOOR

*BRACKET

AXLE SPACER

POSITION

SIDE OF

WHEELCHAIR

AXLE MOUNTING

POSITION

(on bracket)

(on wheelchair)

ADULT

HEMI

DOWN

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

TOP

BOTTOM

HEMI

*"A" and "B" are stamped on the sides of the amputee bracketꢀ

BRACKET "B"

BRACKET "A"

Locknuts

LEFT

RIGHT

ADULT RIGHT

ADULT LEFT

Axle Spacer Towards OUTSIDE

of Wheelchair

Axle Spacer Towards OUTSIDE

of Wheelchair

REAR VIEW OF

AMPUTEE BRACKET

Hex Screws

HEMI LEFT

HEMI RIGHT

FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING THE AMPUTEE BRACKET

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OPTIONS

PROCEDURE 9

INSTALLING THE SEAT

POSITIONING STRAP (FIGURE 2)

INSTALLING THE CRUTCH AND

CANE CARRIER (FIGURE 3)

WARNING

Safety and Maintenance

ALWAYS we a r your SEAT POSITIONING STRAP.

Ina smuc h a s the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is a n

option on this whe e lc ha ir (You ma y orde r with

or without the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP), Inva c -

a re strongly re c omme nds orde ring the SEAT

POSITIONING STRAP a s a n a d d itiona l sa fe -

gua rd for the whe e lc ha ir use r.

1ꢀ Check base weekly to secure proper placementꢀ

2ꢀ Securely fasten strap while carrying itemsꢀ

3ꢀ Never insert or remove items while wheelchair is

movingꢀ

4ꢀ Base should be parallel to step tube to avoid bend-

ing spokes when folding the wheelchairꢀ

1ꢀ Remove the rear seat upholstery screw from the

wheelchairꢀ

2ꢀ Position one seat positioning strap half between

the seat rail and seat upholsteryꢀ

Strap

Base

3ꢀ Secure the seat upholstery and seat positioning

strap to the wheelchair with the existing seat up-

holstery screwꢀ

4ꢀ Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite side of the

wheelchairꢀ

Clamp

Seat

Upholstery

Screw

Locknut

FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING THE CRUTCH AND

CANE CARRIER

5ꢀ The base cleans easily with any chrome or glass

cleanerꢀ The strap can be cleaned with mild soap

and waterꢀ

Seat

Positioning

Strap (Under

Installing

Seat Uphol-

1ꢀ Slide the clamp with the base attached over the

end of the step tube of the wheelchairꢀ

Seat

Upholstery

stery)ꢀ

2ꢀ Position the base parallel to the step tubeꢀ

Seat Rail

3ꢀ Securely tighten the locknut that secures the base

to the step tube of the wheelchairꢀ

FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING

STRAP

4ꢀ Remove the upper back upholstery screw and

washerꢀ

5ꢀ Align the strap with the back upholstery screw

mounting holeꢀ

6ꢀ Reinstall the back upholstery screw and washer

and secure the strap to the wheelchairꢀ

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PROCEDURE 9

OPTIONS

MOUNTING THE

I"V" ROD ON THE

RIGHT SIDE

INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V.

ROD

Adjustment

Knob

NOTE: Flip-back style arms will not flip back when used

on the same side of the wheelchair as the telescoping

IꢀVꢀ rodꢀ

IꢀVꢀ

Rod

Upper

Attachment

Back Cane

Installing Ther telescoping I.V. Rod on Non-

Transport Wheelchairs Only (FIGURE 1)

IꢀVꢀ Rod

Support Tube

Back

Upholstery

1ꢀ Determine if the telescoping IꢀVꢀ rod will be mounted

on the right or left side of the wheelchairꢀ

IꢀVꢀ Rod

Mounting Bracket

(STEP 2)

Washer

NOTE: The telescoping IꢀVꢀ rod is factory set for installa-

tion onto either the right side of a wheelchair with back uphol-

stery mounted to the front of the back canes OR the left side

of a wheelchair with back upholstery mounted to the back

of the back canesꢀ Refer to REPOSITIONING THE UP-

PER ATTACHMENT in this instruction sheet if any other

mounting position is desiredꢀ

Lug Screw

(STEP 3)

Phillips

Screw

Spacer

(STEP 3)

Locknut

(STEP 3)

2ꢀ Position the IꢀVꢀ rod mounting bracket on the step

tube on the side determined in STEP 1ꢀ

Step Tube

3ꢀ Loosely install the lug screw, spacer and locknut that

secure the mounting bracket to the back caneꢀ

MOUNTING THE

I"V" ROD ON THE

LEFT SIDE

Back Upholstery

Back

Cane

4ꢀ Remove the top phillips screw and washer from the

back upholsteryꢀ

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

upholstery and upper attachmentꢀ

Upper Attachment

Phillips Screw

6ꢀ Reinstall the washer and phillips screw and securely

tightenꢀ

Washer

7ꢀ Securely tighten all attaching hardwareꢀ

FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. ROD

ON NON-TRANSPORT WHEELCHAIRS ONLY

8ꢀ Loosen the adjustment knob and position the IꢀVꢀ

rod to the desired height and securely tighten the

adjustment knobꢀ

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OPTIONS

PROCEDURE 9

Repositioning The Upper Attachm ent

(FIGURE 3)

Inner Tube

Upper Attachment

(Shown rotated 180°)

1ꢀ With the Telescoping IꢀVꢀ rod in the lowest position,

align the hole of the outer tube with the phillips screw

of the inner tubeꢀ Remove phillips screw and set

asideꢀ

Height Adjustment

Assembly

Outer Tube

Hole

2ꢀ Remove the inner tube from the outer tubeꢀ

NOTE: Take note of the position and orientation of the

heightadjustmentassemblybeforeremovingꢀTheheight

adjustment assembly must be positioned to face away

from the wheelchair when installedꢀ

Outer Tube

3ꢀ Firmly grasp the height adjustment assembly and

Pull to remove from the outer tubeꢀ

Phillips Screw

4ꢀ Slide the upper attachment UP off of the outer tubeꢀ

5ꢀ Rotate the upper attatchment 180° and reinstall onto

the outer tubeꢀ

FIGURE 3- REPOSITIONING THE UPPER MOUNT-

ING BRACKET

6ꢀ Reverse STEPS 1-4 to reassemble the telescoping

IꢀVꢀ rodꢀ

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WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY

PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAWAP-

PLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975B

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our productsB

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from

state to stateB

Invacare warrants its product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)

year from date of purchaseB With regard to the original purchaser/user only, Invacare warrants the side

frames and crossmembers to be free from defects in materials and workmanship of the original pur-

chaser/users for:

Tracer Titan, Tracer SX and Tracer SX Recliner

Tracer DLX

Lifetime

5 Years

If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be

repaired or replaced, at Invacare’s optionB This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges

incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such productB Invacare’s sole obligation and your

exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacementB

For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare

productB In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Invacare at

the address at the bottom of this pageB Provide dealer’s name, address, the product model number, date

of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial numberB Do

not return products to our factory without our prior consentB

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUM-

BERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUB-

JECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, PROD-

UCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE’S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED

TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; PRODUCTS

DAMAGED BYREASON OF REPAIRS MADE TOANYCOMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT

OFINVACARE, OR TOA PRODUCT DAMAGED BYCIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE’S CONTROL,

AND SUCH EVALUATION WILLBE SOLELY DETERMINED BYINVACAREB THE WARRANTYSHALLNOT

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RANTYSHALLBE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT

TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREINB INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL

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Elyria, Ohio USA

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