Page 2 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING
2 W ARN I N G WARNING 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 ATT...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 TABLE 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 TRANSPORTand the INVACARE MG wheelchairs except where specified. TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ...................................................................
Page 4 - WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS; SPECIAL NOTES
4 SPECIAL NOTES SPE C I A L N O T ES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which couldresult in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCAIR USERAs a manufacturer of ...
Page 5 - SAFETY SUMMARY
5 OPERATING INFORMATION WARNING 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 professional BEFOREattempting active use of the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to reach objects ...
Page 6 - TIRE PRESSURE
6 SAFETY SUMMARY SAFETY SUMMARY SA F E T Y S U MM ARY WARNING TIRE PRESSURE DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate thetires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. Replacement of a pneumatic tir...
Page 7 - SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS; STABILITY AND BALANCE
7 SA F E T Y & H A ND L I N G SAFETY/HANDLING SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the closeattention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. Thismanual points out the most common procedures and tech-niques involved in the safe operation and ma...
Page 8 - UNOCCUPIED
8 SA F E T Y & HAND L I N G SAFETY/HANDLING CENTER OF GRAVITY Example 46% 54% 103 lbs. 130 lbs. UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM AWHEELCHAIR The approximate reach-limit values shown in the ac-companying graph were derived on the basis of asample of 91 male and 36 female wheelchair users...
Page 9 - TIPPING; DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
9 SA F E T Y & H A ND L I N G SAFETY/HANDLING TIPPING WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should graspthe back of the wheelchair on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant be-fore tipping the wheelchair and...
Page 10 - STAIRWAYS
10 SA F E T Y & HAND L I N G SAFETY/HANDLING Position the wheelchair as close as possible along sidethe seat to which you are transferring, with the frontcasters pointing toward it. Engage wheel locks. Shiftbody weight into seat with transfer. During independent transfer, little or no seat platf...
Page 11 - Opening
11 SA F E T Y & H A ND L I N G SAFETY/HANDLING 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 opp...
Page 12 - SPECIFICATIONS
12 SPE C I F I CA T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS *Weights based on 18-inch wide chair without front rigging. All weights are approximate and will vary depending onhow wheelchair is equipped. SPECIFICATIONS Seat Width: Seat Depth: Overall Width: Permanent Arm:Removable Arm: Overall Depth(w/o riggings): Sea...
Page 13 - SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST; SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
13 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST SA F E T Y I N SPE C T I O N ITEM GENERAL ● Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). SEAT AND BACK (PROCEDURE 3) ● Inspect for rips or sagging. ● Inspect for loose or broken hardware. REAR WHEELS (PROCEDURE 4) ● No excessive side movement or ...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE
14 TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE T R O UB L ES H OO T I N G M A I N T E NANC E MAINTENANCE SAFETYPRECAUTIONS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or serviceand BEFORE use, make sure all attach-ing hardware is tightened securely - oth-erwise injury or damage may result. CAUTION DO NOT overtighten hard...
Page 17 - ARMS; Using; FIGURE 1 - REMOVING OR REPLACING
17 This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing or Replacing Standard Armrest Adjusting Armrest Height - AdjustableHeight Arms Only Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest ARMS PROCEDURE 2 AR M S WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware istig...
Page 18 - FIGURE 3- REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY; ADJUSTING SEAT WIDTH; This Procedure Includes the Following:; Folding
18 REPLACING THE BACKUPHOLSTERY (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 SEATUPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 3) 1. Remove the eight (8) screws that secure the exist- in...
Page 19 - Removing Upper Mounting Hardware
19 PROCEDURE 3 SEAT AND BACK SEA T AND BACK Rear Seat Guide Front Seat Guide FIGURE 5 - ALL PERMANENT ARM WHEELCHAIRS Crossbrace Hex Screw Locknut Wheelchair Frame Screw Crossbrace Insert Tube FIGURE 4 - REMOVING LOWER MOUNTING HARDWARE Removing Upper Mounting Hardware 1. Perform one (1) of the foll...
Page 22 - PROCEDURE 6; TRACER EX FRAME
22 SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTS PROCEDURE 6 D EA L E R A D J U S T M E N T S This Procedure Includes the Following: Changing Seat-To-Floor Height-Tracer EX Only 1. Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELSin PROCEDURE 4 of this manual. 2. Remove the front cast...
Page 23 - Model
23 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS PROCEDURE 7 Installing the Anti-tippers (FIGURES 1 and 2) NOTE: To ensure the correct model anti-tipper is used referto 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 ...
Page 24 - FIGURE 4 - WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT; PROCEDURE 7
24 WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT(FIGURE 4) NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lockassemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to therecommended 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 wh...
Page 26 - Installing Front Anti-Tippers; CAUTION
26 O P T I O N S INSTALLING THE SEATPOSITIONING STRAP (FIGURE 4) WARNING ALWAYS wear your positioning strap. Inasmuchas the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option onthis wheelchair (You may order with or withoutthe seat restraint), Invacare strongly recom-mends ordering the SEAT POSITIONING STRAPas an ...
Page 27 - Adjusting Front Anti-tippers; FLOOR
27 FIGURE 5 - INSTALLING/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 ASSEMBLY 3/4-INCH FROMFLOOR - Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite triangularassembly. TR...
Page 28 - LIMITED WARRANTY; Tracer Transport, Invacare MG
Invacare Corporation www.invacare.com USA One Invacare Way Invacare 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 WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTE...
