Invacare Tracer SX Manual

Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual
Tracer SX
Tracer SX Recliner
Tracer Titan
Tracer DLX
DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF
THE WHEELCHAIR.
USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS
MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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WARNING
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST
READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE
UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND
INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL,
DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR
DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SPECIAL NOTES ...................................................... 4
SAFETY SUMMARY ................................................. 5
SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS................... 7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 12
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST....................... 14
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 15
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 15
PROCEDURE 1 - FRONT RIGGINGS ..................... 16
SWINGAWAY FOOTREST ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 16
SWINGAWAY FOOTREST HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT ..................................................... 16
HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT .............................. 16
ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 17
ADJUSTING THE ELEVATING
LEGREST ASSEMBLY ..................................... 17
PROCEDURE 2 - ARMS.......................................... 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
WHEELCHAIR...................................................... 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 WIDTH ................................... 21
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 ADJUSTMENTS... 25
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 HEIGHT............... 28
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 9 - OPTIONS .................................... 34
INSTALLING THE AMPUTEE BRACKET ............. 34
INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STRAP .. 35
INSTALLING THE CRUTCH AND CANE CARRIER ... 35
WARRANTY ................................... BACK COVER

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SPECIAL NOTES
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WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in personal injury or property damage.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
WHEELCAIR USER
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to
meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used
by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making
such a selection.
WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS
Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in
wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down
systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type.
It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in
vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry.
Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.
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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OPERATING INFORMATION
WARNING
Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is
unoccupied.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transfer-
ring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified health care professional BE-
FORE attempting active use of the wheelchair.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down
between your knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from behind as this may cause
the wheelchair to tip over.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheel-
chair may tip over.
DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance.
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
DONOTattempt tostopa movingwheelchairwith thewheellocks. WHEELLOCKSARE NOTBRAKES.
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to
reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters toward the object you are transferring onto. When
transferring to and from the wheelchair, ALWAYS ENGAGE BOTH WHEEL LOCKS.
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film.
DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your wheelchair to tip over
and cause bodily harm or damage to the wheelchair.
DO NOT use unauthorized parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Invacare.
DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by
means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or
damage to the wheelchair.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
NON-RECLINERSONLY:Anti-tippersMUST BEattached atall times.Inasmuch astheanti-tippers are
an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly
recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged. Ensure that the release button of the anti-tipper fully protrudes
out of the hole on the bottom of the wheelchair frame.
Ensure both anti-tippers are adjusted to the same height.
When changing the seat-to-floor height, the height of the anti-tippers must be adjusted as well.
DO NOT use the footplate as a platform when getting in or out of the wheelchair.
ALWAYS wear your SEAT POSITIONING STRAP. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option on
thiswheelchair(Youmay orderwith orwithouttheSEATPOSITIONING STRAP), Invacarestronglyrecom-
mends ordering the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
SAFETY SUMMARY
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