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TRA CER EX TRA CER I V HEA VY DUTY/EXTRA WIDE TRA CER TRANSPOR T INV A CARE MG R R R R Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual DEALER: THIS MANU AL MUST BE GIVEN T O THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANU AL AND SA VE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. ...
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2 W A R N I N G W ARNING SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING DO NOT OPERA TE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERST ANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERST AND THE W ARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONT ACT A HEAL THCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERW ...
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3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S NOTE: The information in this owner's manual applies to the TRACER EX, TRACER IV , TRACER TRANSPORT and the INV ACARE MG wheelchairs except where specified. TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ......................................................................................................... ...
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4 SPECIAL NOTES S P E C I A L N O T E S W ARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply ...
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5 OPERA TING INFORMA TION W ARNING T o determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, r eaching and transfer- ring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified health professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forwar d in the seat. D ...
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6 SAFETY SUMMARY SAFETY SUMMAR Y S A F E T Y S U M M A R Y W ARNING TIRE PRESSURE DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be per formed by an authoriz ...
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7 S A F E T Y & H A N D L I N G SAFETY/HANDLING SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and tech- niques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair . It is impor ...
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8 S A F E T Y & H A N D L I N G SAFETY/HANDLING CENTER OF GRA VITY 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 ...
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9 S A F E T Y & H A N D L I N G SAFETY/HANDLING TIPPING W ARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. When tipping the wheelchair , an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non-removable (non- detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant be- fore tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Be sure the o ...
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10 S A F E T Y & H A N D L I N G SAFETY/HANDLING Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front casters pointing toward it. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with transfer . During independent transfer , little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer b ...
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11 S A F E T Y & H A N D L I N G SAFETY/HANDLING FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR W ARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury. Opening 1. Open the wheelchair by grasping the push handle of the wheelchair closest to you. 2 . T ilt the wheelchair towards you ( raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floo ...
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12 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICA TIONS *Weights based on 18-inch wide chair without front rigging. All weights are approximate and will vary depending on how wheelchair is equipped. SPECIFICATIONS Seat Width: Seat Depth: Overall Width: Permanent Arm: Removable Arm: Overall Depth (w/o riggings): Seat-to-Floor: Back Style: Back Height: Arm St ...
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13 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST S A F E T Y I N S P E C T I O N ITEM GENERAL ● Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). SEA T AND BACK (PROCEDURE 3) ● Inspect for rips or sagging. ● Inspect for loose or broken hardware. REAR WHEELS (PROCEDURE 4) ● No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun. HANDRIMS ...
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14 TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G M A I N T E N A N C E MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach- ing hardware is tightened securely - oth- erwise injury or damage may result. CAUTION DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could ...
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15 This Procedure includes the following: Swingaway Footrest Assembly Installation Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Heel Loop Replacement Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation Adjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly SWINGAWAY FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 2) NOTE: Release the footrest locking mechanism and lift the footrest off of the h ...
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16 F R O N T R I G G I N G S PROCEDURE 1 FRONT RIGGINGS ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION (FIGURE 4) 6. T o 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 wheelchair . ADJUSTING THE ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY ( ...
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17 This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing or Replacing Standard Armrest Adjusting Armrest Height - Adjustable Height Arms Only Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest ARMS PROCEDURE 2 A R M S W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardwar e is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage ...
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18 REPLACING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 2) 1. Remove the screws and washers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes. 2. Position new back upholstery on back canes as shown in FIGURE 2. REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 3) 1. Remove the eight (8) screws that secure the exist- ing seat upholstery to the crossbraces. 2 . Remove ...
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19 PROCEDURE 3 SEA T AND BACK S E A T A N D B A C K Rear Seat Guide Front Seat Guide FIGURE 5 - ALL PERMANENT ARM WHEELCHAIRS Crossbrace Hex Screw Locknut Wheelchair Frame Screw Crossbrace Insert T ube FIGURE 4 - REMOVING LOWER MOUNTING HARDW ARE Removing Upper Mounting Hardware 1. Perform one (1) of the following: ALL PERMANENT ARM WHEELCHAIRS (FI ...
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20 REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 1) 1. Remove the dust cap, hex screw and locknut that secure the rear wheel and axle spacer to the wheel- chair . 2. Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel. 3. T o reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair , reverse STEPS 1-2. NOTE: Make sure axle spacer is between rear wheel and wheelchair frame ...
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21 This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-inch Front Casters and Forks Adjusting Front Forks Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/T ube Replacing Front Casters W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardwar e is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may ...
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22 SEA T-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTS PROCEDURE 6 D E A L E R A D J U S T M E N T S This Procedure Includes the Following: Changing Seat-T o-Floor Height-Tracer EX Only 1. Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair . Refer to REMOVING/INST ALLING THE REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE 4 of this manual. 2. Remove the front casters from the wheelchair . Re- fer to INST AL ...
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23 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS PROCEDURE 7 Installing the Anti-tippers (FIGURES 1 an d 2) NOTE: T o ensure the correct model anti-tipper is used refer to FIGURE 1. Measurements for anti-tippers are approxi- mate and are taken with extension tube in TOP hole position. NOTE: Anti-Tipprs are not available on the T racer T rans- port wheelchair . INSTALLI ...
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24 WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 4) NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended psi on the side wall of tire. 1. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock assembly to the wheelchair frame. 2. Adjust the position of wheel lock until the mea- surement between the re ...
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25 This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing the Amputee Attachment Installing Fixed Height I.V . Rod Installing the Carrying Pocket Installing the Seat Positioning Strap Installing/Adjusting the Front Anti-Tippers Installing the Anti-Theft Device W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hard ...
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26 O P T I O N S INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STRAP (FIGURE 4) W ARNING AL W A YS wear your positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEA T POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (Y ou may order with or without the seat restraint), Invacare str ongly recom- mends ordering the SEA T POSITIONING STRAP as an additional safeguard for the wheelch ...
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27 FIGURE 5 - INST ALLING/ADJUSTING THE FRONT ANTI-TIPPERS Adjusting Front Anti-tippers 1. Measure from the floor to the bottom of the wheels of the triangular assembly . 2. Perform one (1) of the following: TRIANGULAR ASSEMBL Y 3/4-INCH FROM FLOOR - Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite triangular assembly . TRIANGULAR ASSEMBL Y NOT 3/4-INCH FROM FLOOR - ...
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In vacare Corporation www .invacare.com USA One Invacare W ay Invacar e is a registered trademark of Invacare Corporation. Elyria, Ohio USA © 1999 Invacare Corporation 44036-2125 800-333-6900 Form No. 96-147 Part No. 1063854 Rev F (1) 8/00 LIMITED W ARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE W ARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPL Y WITH FEDERAL LA W APPLICABLE T ...
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