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Page 2 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING

2 WARNING W A R N I N G 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 A...

Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S SPECIAL NOTES ...................................................... 4SAFETY SUMMARY ................................................. 5SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ................... 7SPECIFICATIONS ................................

Page 4 - SPECIAL NOTES

4 SPECIAL NOTES S P E C I A L N O T E S WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices whichcould result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCAIR USERAs a manufacturer ...

Page 5 - SAFETY SUMMARY

5 OPERATING INFORMATION WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair isunoccupied. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware istightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. To determ...

Page 6 - TRACER RECLINER ONLY:; Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times.

6 TRACER RECLINER ONLY: WARNING ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable BEFORE using the recliner. Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair. Make sure detent pin of the spreader bar is completely e...

Page 7 - SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS; STABILITY AND BALANCE

7 SAFETY/HANDLING S A F E T Y &H A N D L I N G 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 an...

Page 9 - TIPPING; DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.; Step Tube; SLOWLY; METHOD 2 - WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP TUBE

9 SAFETY/HANDLING S A F E T Y &H A N D L I N G TIPPING WARNING 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...

Page 10 - NOTE: This activity may be performed independently; STAIRWAYS; Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair be-

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 ...

Page 11 - Opening; NOTE: If wheelchair is equipped with carry straps, the; Recliner Models; Spreader Bar

11 FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THEWHEELCHAIR WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of moving partsto avoid injury. Opening 1. Open the wheelchair by grasping the push handle of the wheelchair closest to you. 2. Tilt the wheelchair towards you ( raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor ). ...

Page 12 - SPECIFICATIONS; TITAN; * Weights will vary depending on how wheelchair is equipped.; SX RECLINER ONLY; NOTE: All specifications are approximate.

12 SPECIFICATIONS S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS TITAN TRACER SX 24-1/2 or 26-1/2-inches 30-1/4-inches16, 18 and 20-inches16-inchesAdult: 19-1/2-inches Hemi: 17-1/2-inches15, 16, 17, 18, and 19-inchesFixed - Desk / Full Length (Removable) Adjustable - Desk / Full Length (Removable)Swinga...

Page 13 - TRACER DLX

13 SPECIFICATIONS S P E C I F I C A T I O N S * Weights will vary depending on how wheelchair is equipped. ** With 24-inch Rear Wheels SPECIFICATIONS 24-1/2 or 26-1/2-inches30-1/4-inches16 or 18-inches16-inchesAdult: 19-1/2-inches Hemi: 17-1/2-inches16-inches (Fixed - Permanent)Fixed - Desk / Full L...

Page 14 - SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST; SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST; the life and efficiency of your wheelchair.

14 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST S A F E T Y I N S P E C T I O N SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your whe...

Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE; TROUBLESHOOTING

15 TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE M A I N T E N A N C E MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETYPRECAUTIONS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service andBEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardwareis tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam-age may result. CAUTION DO NOT over tighten hardware attachin...

Page 17 - facing the front of the wheelchair; FIGURE 3 - HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT; FIGURE 4; FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING THE ELEVATING

17 FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 1 F R O N T R I G G I N G S ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION (FIGURE 4) 6. 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- ...

Page 18 - UP; UNLOCKED

18 PROCEDURE 2 ARMS A R M S This Procedure Includes the Following:Adjusting Armrest Height - Adjustable Height Arms OnlyRemoving or Replacing ArmrestUsing or Replacing Flip-back Armrest FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT - ADJUST- ABLE HEIGHT ARMS ONLY - WHEELCHAIRS EQUIPPED WITH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 19 - Using; PROCEDURE 2

19 REMOVING OR REPLACINGARMREST (FIGURE 2) WARNING Make sure the armrest is securely locked BEFOREusing the wheelchair. 1. Press in the armrest release button located on the armrest. 2. Remove the armrest from the arm sockets by pulling straight up. 3. Replace the armrest by reversing STEPS 1-2 . Ar...

Page 20 - FIGURE 1; FIGURE 1 - ASSEMBLING THE BACK CANE; Torque to; UPHOLSTERY

20 S E A T A N DB A C K PROCEDURE 3 SEAT AND BACK This Procedure Includes the Following:Assembling The Back to the WheelchairReplacing the Slip-on Back UpholsteryReplacing the Screw-on Back UpholsteryReplacing Seat Upholstery Adjusting Seat DepthAdjusting Seat Width ASSEMBLING THE BACK CANE TOTHE WH...

Page 21 - HEADREST PILLOW SEAT WIDTH RANGES

21 FIGURE 3 - REPLACING SCREW-ON BACK UPHOLSTERY S E A T A N DB A C K REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY(FIGURE 4) 1. Remove the eight (8) phillips screws and washers that secure the existing seat upholstery to the crossbraces. 2. Remove the existing seat upholstery from the crossbraces. 3. Ensure positionin...

Page 22 - TRACER TITAN, TRACER SX, TRACER SX RECLINER and

22 S E A T A N DB A C K b. Reinstall the button head screws and locknuts that secure the pivot links to the crossbraces. TRACER DLX (BUILT BEFORE MARCH 13, 2000) - a. Position the crossbraces onto the seat guide. 5. Slide insert tubes into the wheelchair frame.6. Align the holes in the insert tube w...

Page 23 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS; Keep locking pins clean.

23 R E A R W H E E L S REAR WHEELS PROCEDURE 4 This Procedure Includes the Following:Removing/Installing the Rear WheelsAdjusting the Quick-Release AxleReplacing Rear Wheel HandrimReplacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube FIGURE 2 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS - QUICK-RELEASE AXLES Axle Mount...

Page 24 - ING THE REAR WHEELS

24 R E A R W H E E L S PROCEDURE 4 REAR WHEELS Detent Pin Locknut Locking Pins Rear Wheel Hub Quick- Release Axle Axle Spacer (Conventional Arms Only) Wheelchair Frame FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE AXLE Handrim Button Screw FIGURE 4 - REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE...

Page 25 - STEPS; PROCEDURE 7; STEPS 1

25 FRONT CASTERS PROCEDURE 5 F R O N T C A S T E R S This Procedure Includes the Following:Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-inch Front Casters and ForksReplacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/TubeFront Caster Mounting Adjustments 8. Test wheelchair for maneuverability.9. Readjust locknuts if necessar...

Page 26 - PROCEDURE 6; FIGURE 2

26 A N T I - T I P P E R S / ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS PROCEDURE 6 1. 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 2 . 2. Ensure that the release button of the anti-tipper ful...

Page 28 - ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE; TOP; PROCEDURE 7; NOTE: Invacare recommends that the following proce-

28 2. Remove the front casters from the wheelchair. Refer to FRONT CASTER MOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS in PROCEDURE 5 of this manual. 3. Refer to the charts of front caster/fork and rear wheel sizes, to determine mounting positions for obtainable seat- to-floor heights (FIGURE 1 for ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE o...

Page 30 - ING THE SPREADER BAR; This Procedure Includes the Following:

30 R E C L I N E R PROCEDURE 8 RECLINER 1. Unfold wheelchair. Refer to SAFETY/HANDLING section of this manual. 2. Attach spreader bar. Refer to STORING/REPLAC- ING THE SPREADER BAR in this procedure of the manual. 3. Inform the occupant of the wheelchair that the wheel- chair is about to be reclined...

Page 32 - INSTALLING THE SPREADER BAR; ING THE WHEELCHAIR; Removing; PROCEDURE 8

32 Detent Pin Spreader Bar FIGURE 4 - STORING/REPLACING THE SPREADER BAR RECLINER R E C L I N E R REMOVING/INSTALLING THESPREADER BAR (FIGURE 4) WARNING Make sure detent pin of the spreader bar iscompletely extended through the hole in thehandle BEFORE using the wheelchair. 2. Remove the twelve (12)...

Page 33 - REAR WHEELS; CHANGING

33 PROCEDURE 8 RECLINER REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REARWHEELS (FIGURE 5) Removing 1. Note mounting position of EXISTING rear wheel.2. Remove the axle mounting screw and locknut that secure the EXISTING rear wheel and spacer to the wheel offset bracket. 3. Remove the EXISTING rear wheel from wheel offse...

Page 35 - Safety and Maintenance; FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING THE CRUTCH AND; Installing; FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING

35 INSTALLING THE CRUTCH ANDCANE CARRIER (FIGURE 3) Safety and Maintenance 1. Check base weekly to secure proper placement.2. Securely fasten strap while carrying items.3. Never insert or remove items while wheelchair is moving. 4. Base should be parallel to step tube to avoid bend- ing spokes when ...

Page 36 - ON NON-TRANSPORT WHEELCHAIRS ONLY

36 INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V.ROD NOTE: Flip-back style arms will not flip back when used on the same side of the wheelchair as the telescoping I.V. rod. Installing Ther telescoping I.V. Rod on Non-Transport Wheelchairs Only (FIGURE 1) 1. Determine if the telescoping I.V. rod will be mounted on ...

Page 37 - ING BRACKET

37 O P T I O N S OPTIONS PROCEDURE 9 Repositioning The Upper Attachment(FIGURE 3) 1. With the Telescoping I.V. rod in the lowest position, align the hole of the outer tube with the phillips screw of the inner tube. Remove phillips screw and set aside. 2. Remove the inner tube from the outer tube. NO...

Page 38 - NOTES

Page 39 - LIMITED WARRANTY; Tracer Titan, Tracer SX and Tracer SX Recliner; WARRANTY

39 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW AP- PLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have o...