Invacare Tracer IV, Owner'S Operator And Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...nual MUST be given to the user of the product USER BEFORE using this product read this manual and save for future reference For more information regarding Invacare products parts and services please v...

Page 2: ...OR INSTRUCTION SHEETS SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT OR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS CAUTIONS OR INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSO...

Page 3: ...e to Wheelchair Assistants 13 Reaching Leaning and Bending Forward 14 Reaching and Leaning Backwards 14 Tipping 15 Method 1 Wheelchair With Step Tubes 15 Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tubes 15 Stai...

Page 4: ...Replacing Back Upholstery 34 Replacing Seat Upholstery 34 Adjusting the Seat Width 35 SECTION 7 REAR WHEELS 37 Removing Installing Rear Wheels 37 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim 38 Replacing Repairing Re...

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Page 6: ...made available by the auto industry Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems SEAT POSITIONING STRAP ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap Inasmuch as the seat po...

Page 7: ...unting bracket and frame 2 Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheel lock shoe is embedded into tire material at least 1 8 when handle is engaged to the lock position 3 16 for pneumatic tires 3 Tighte...

Page 8: ...8 and 20 inches SEAT TO FLOOR 19 inches Adult 17 inches Hemi BACK STYLE Fixed BACK HEIGHT 16 inches ARM STYLES Fixed or Adjustable Height Desk or Full Length Removable FRONT RIGGINGS Swingaway Removab...

Page 9: ...ualified technician Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for any kind o...

Page 10: ...attaching hardware is tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may result Unless otherwise noted all service and adjustment should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied To determine an...

Page 11: ...to and from the wheelchair ALWAYS engage both wheel locks DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable detachable parts Lifting by means of any removable detachable parts of the wheelchair m...

Page 12: ...heeded Techniques in this manual are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with safety as the most important consideration for all Stability and Balance WARNING ALWAYS wear your...

Page 13: ...istants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required remember to use good body mechanics Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tipping the wheelchair or traversing curbs or other...

Page 14: ...o maintain stability and balance Reaching Leaning and Bending Forward WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down be...

Page 15: ...elchair With Step Tubes NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 2 3 Place foot on the step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair toward you Apply a continuous downward motion until the balance point i...

Page 16: ...front casters of the wheelchair DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground This could result in injury to the occupant and or damage to the wheelchair Roll the wheelchair backwa...

Page 17: ...are facing up 2 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 securely grasping a non removable non det...

Page 18: ...ormed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength Position the wheelchair as close as possible alongside the seat to which you are transferring with the front casters poi...

Page 19: ...oth wheel locks open the footrest legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair Refer to Transferring To and From Other Seats on page 18 FIGURE 2 7 Unfolding Folding Wheelchair NOTE For this...

Page 20: ...olstery to hang between the cross braces 4 Continue to close the wheelchair by grasping the back cane furthest from you and pulling the armrest toward you FIGURE 2 8 Folding Wheelchair NOTE If the whe...

Page 21: ...sbraces Inspect for rough sharp edges on frame and crossbraces Inspect for bent frame or crossbraces Check that the wheel locks DO NOT interfere with tires when rolling Check that the wheel lock pivot...

Page 22: ...armrests Check that all labels are present and legible Replace if necessary Inspect Adjust Weekly Inspect tires for flat spots and wear Check pneumatic tires for proper inflation Inspect rear wheels...

Page 23: ...nsure that the casters are free of debris Check that wheel locks are easy to engage Inspect seat and backs for rips and sagging Check that there is no excessive side movement or binding in the rear wh...

Page 24: ...ician if damaged NOTE Tire wear is excessive if Pneumatic Tires there is missing tread or the tires are bald Urethane Tires there are cuts surface defects or the tires are loose on the rims Rubber Tir...

Page 25: ...d be checked monthly for wear looseness deterioration Clean if desired Replace if looseness or deterioration is found 7 Check upholstery for sagging rips or tears 8 Replace any labels that are missing...

Page 26: ...on the wheelchair frame 3 Push the front rigging assembly towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place NOTE The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in plac...

Page 27: ...ont rigging support 5 Rotate cam lock lever down to locked position 6 Repeat this procedure for the other footplate if necessary FIGURE 4 2 Spring Button Height 7 Reinstall the swingaway front rigging...

Page 28: ...n lbs 9 Rotate cam lock lever down to locked position 10 Repeat STEPS 1 9 to adjust the remaining footrest FIGURE 4 3 Bolt In Place Height Raising Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly WARNING Ensure ha...

Page 29: ...e lever downward with other hand C Gently lower user leg down and rest against the legrest FIGURE 4 4 Raising Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly Installing H Strap Calf Strap NOTE For this procedure...

Page 30: ...e tube 5 Install new heel loop onto slide tube 6 Install the mounting screw spacer and locknut to secure the heel loop to the footplate Tighten until the spacer is secure 7 Insert the lower footrest a...

Page 31: ...ETAIL A Footplates with Spring Buttons Bolt in Place Footplates Inside of Swingaway Front Rigging Outside of Swingaway Front Rigging Footplate Assembly Adjustment Hole Cam Lock Lever Footplate Assembl...

Page 32: ...ipping the height adjustment lever on the top front of the armrest to the up horizontal position 2 Adjust armrest to one of five positions NOTE Height adjustment lever MUST be in the unlocked position...

Page 33: ...m the arm sockets by pulling straight up Installing Armrest NOTE Rear armrest release lever MUST be in the unlocked position when installing the armrest 1 Position the armrest just above the front and...

Page 34: ...IGURE 6 1 Replacing Back Upholstery Replacing Seat Upholstery NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 6 2 1 Perform one of the following 18 Inch Deep Seats Remove the ten mounting screws and washers t...

Page 35: ...screws and locknuts for assembling the new crossbraces 5 Assemble the two new crossbraces together with the existing two hex screws and locknuts Securely tighten Refer to FIGURE 6 3 for hardware orie...

Page 36: ...ACK Tracer IV 36 Part No 1110558 FIGURE 6 3 Adjusting the Seat Width Crossbrace Bottom Locknuts Button Screw Crossbrace Saddles Wheelchair Frame Pivot Link Button Screws Locknut For Pivot Link Locknut...

Page 37: ...ng the wheelchair Otherwise injury may occur For heavy duty wheel option 450 lb weight limit 24 inch pneumatic flat free insert rear wheels MUST be used NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 7 1 1 R...

Page 38: ...e handrim to the rear wheel 3 Remove the existing handrim 4 Install the new handrim by reversing STEPS 1 3 5 Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair Refer to Removing Installing Rear Wheels on page 37...

Page 39: ...secure the fork to the caster headtube 3 Drop the fork assembly out of the caster headtube 4 Remove the existing fork stem washer from the existing fork assembly NOTE If caster replacement is desired...

Page 40: ...STEPS 1 2 until correct 4 Snap dust cover over the locknut and stem Replacing Front Casters WARNING Only 8 inch casters should be installed on the Tracer IV wheelchair Otherwise the wheelchair may be...

Page 41: ...pairing Front Caster Tire Tube WARNING Replacement of front caster tire MUST be performed by a qualified technician CAUTION As with any vehicle check the wheels and tires periodically for cracks and w...

Page 42: ...ppers MUST be attached at all times Inasmuch as the anti tippers are an option for this wheelchair You may order with or without the anti tippers Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti tippers...

Page 43: ...page 43 Adjusting the Anti Tippers NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 9 2 on page 44 NOTE A 1 to 2 inch clearance between the bottom of the anti tipper wheels and the ground floor MUST be mainta...

Page 44: ...s Using Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks Wheel locks are not brakes NOTE For this procedure...

Page 45: ...when engaged the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire 1 8 inch 3 16 inch for pneumatic tires and holds the wheelchair 4 Securely tighten the bolt and locknut securing the wheel lock to the wheelchair fram...

Page 46: ...ing Patient Operated Wheel Locks Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 9 5 1 Loosen the two set screws on the wheel lock shoe extension until the set screws DO...

Page 47: ...MUST be performed by a qualified technician If changing the seat to floor height the anti tippers MUST be adjusted to maintain a 1 to 2 inch ground clearance NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 1...

Page 48: ...Seat to Floor Height SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT IN INCHES FRONT CASTER MOUNTING POSITION REAR WHEEL SIZE REAR WHEEL MOUNTING POSITION 17 Top 24 inch Top 19 Bottom 24 inch Bottom DETAIL A REAR WHEEL MOUNTING...

Page 49: ...desired height 3 Center pouch against back canes determine and mark location for mounting holes on carrying pouch straps 4 Punch holes in straps 5 Fold excess strap ends under mark mounting holes in...

Page 50: ...er the end of the step tube of the wheelchair Ensure the base is towards the inside of the wheelchair 2 Position the base parallel to the step tube CAUTION Base should be parallel to step tube to avoi...

Page 51: ...standing high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts If signs of wear appear belt MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 11 3 1 Remove the bottom back upholst...

Page 52: ...oduct model number date of purchase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial number Do not return products to our factory without our prior consent LIMITATION...