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Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
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Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110558 © 2011 Invacare Corporation.
Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110558 © 2011 Invacare Corporation.
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... ...6 2 OVERVIEW 8 Label Locations...8 Component Identification ...9 Typical Product Parameters ...10 3 SAFETY 12 General Guidelines ...12 Operating Information...13 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs...19 4 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 27 Safety Inspection Checklist ...27 Troubleshooting ...31 Maintenance ...31 Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube ...33 Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire...Legrest Assembly ...38 Installing H-Strap/Calf Strap ...38 Replacing Heel Loop ...39 6 ARMS 41 Part No. 1110558 3 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair
... ...6 2 OVERVIEW 8 Label Locations...8 Component Identification ...9 Typical Product Parameters ...10 3 SAFETY 12 General Guidelines ...12 Operating Information...13 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs...19 4 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 27 Safety Inspection Checklist ...27 Troubleshooting ...31 Maintenance ...31 Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube ...33 Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire...Legrest Assembly ...38 Installing H-Strap/Calf Strap ...38 Replacing Heel Loop ...39 6 ARMS 41 Part No. 1110558 3 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair
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... OPTIONS 59 Installing Carrying Pocket ...59 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier...60 Installing the Seat Positioning Strap ...61 Installing the Wheel Lock Extension Handle...62 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 4 Part No. 1110558
... OPTIONS 59 Installing Carrying Pocket ...59 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier...60 Installing the Seat Positioning Strap ...61 Installing the Wheel Lock Extension Handle...62 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 4 Part No. 1110558
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See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. Part No. 1110558 5 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. Gives useful tips, recommendations and ...
See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. Part No. 1110558 5 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. Gives useful tips, recommendations and ...
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... within such warranty period this product shall be free from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of this warranty. Product repairs shall not extend this limited warranty terminates. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110558 This warranty gives you specific legal...period of five (5) years from the date of purchase from defects in replacement part installation or repair of this warranty. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of the arm assembly) and remaining components of any other legal rights which ...
... within such warranty period this product shall be free from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of this warranty. Product repairs shall not extend this limited warranty terminates. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110558 This warranty gives you specific legal...period of five (5) years from the date of purchase from defects in replacement part installation or repair of this warranty. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of the arm assembly) and remaining components of any other legal rights which ...
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... CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. Part No. 1110558 7 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 1 GENERAL LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED...
... CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. Part No. 1110558 7 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 1 GENERAL LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED...
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... Heavy Duty Wheel Package ! No. 1091552 On all adjustable anti-tippers Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110558 WARNING Do not operate without the antitip tubes installed. ! AVERTISSEMENT NE PAS utiliser sans d'abord avoir installé les antibascules. WARNING Refer ...
... Heavy Duty Wheel Package ! No. 1091552 On all adjustable anti-tippers Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110558 WARNING Do not operate without the antitip tubes installed. ! AVERTISSEMENT NE PAS utiliser sans d'abord avoir installé les antibascules. WARNING Refer ...
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2.2 Component Identification Back Upholstery Rear Wheel Handrim Rear Wheel Axle Wheel Lock 2 OVERVIEW Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame Front Caster Part No. 1110558 9 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair
2.2 Component Identification Back Upholstery Rear Wheel Handrim Rear Wheel Axle Wheel Lock 2 OVERVIEW Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame Front Caster Part No. 1110558 9 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair
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... WEIGHT*** (APPROX.) 261/4 to Lock (Hemi) 8 x 11/4 inch Urethane 8 x 13/4 inch Semi Pneumatic Vinyl: Midnight Blue, Dove Grey, Ruby, Black, Camel Nylon: Black 42 pounds Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110558
... WEIGHT*** (APPROX.) 261/4 to Lock (Hemi) 8 x 11/4 inch Urethane 8 x 13/4 inch Semi Pneumatic Vinyl: Midnight Blue, Dove Grey, Ruby, Black, Camel Nylon: Black 42 pounds Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110558
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All weights are standard for this model. *** Weights based on how the wheelchair is equipped. Part No. 1110558 11 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair Heavy Duty Option 450 lbs (205 Kgs) * Heights can vary 1/4 inch due to wheel options, tire wear, and manufacturing tolerances. ** These options are approximate and will vary depending on 22 inch wide wheelchair without front riggings. 2 OVERVIEW SHIPPING WEIGHT*** (APPROX.) WEIGHT LIMIT 52 pounds 350 lbs (159 kg);
All weights are standard for this model. *** Weights based on how the wheelchair is equipped. Part No. 1110558 11 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair Heavy Duty Option 450 lbs (205 Kgs) * Heights can vary 1/4 inch due to wheel options, tire wear, and manufacturing tolerances. ** These options are approximate and will vary depending on 22 inch wide wheelchair without front riggings. 2 OVERVIEW SHIPPING WEIGHT*** (APPROX.) WEIGHT LIMIT 52 pounds 350 lbs (159 kg);
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... information for further instruction. Contact Invacare/Carrier for the safe operation and use of this product. 3.1 General Guidelines ƽ WARNING DO NOT use with Invacare products. ! Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110558 Accessories ...designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use ...
... information for further instruction. Contact Invacare/Carrier for the safe operation and use of this product. 3.1 General Guidelines ƽ WARNING DO NOT use with Invacare products. ! Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110558 Accessories ...designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use ...
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Contact a qualified technician. Anti-tippers MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces. Part No. 1110558 13 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair If these requirements cannot be achieved, DO NOT use anti-tippers. Extra caution MUST be attached at all times. If changing ...the seat-to 2 inch ground clearance. 3.2 Operating Information 3 SAFETY Anti-Tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (you may not provide the same level of adjustment holes. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on page 51 for the...
Contact a qualified technician. Anti-tippers MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces. Part No. 1110558 13 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair If these requirements cannot be achieved, DO NOT use anti-tippers. Extra caution MUST be attached at all times. If changing ...the seat-to 2 inch ground clearance. 3.2 Operating Information 3 SAFETY Anti-Tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (you may not provide the same level of adjustment holes. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on page 51 for the...
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...lightly dampened with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that grips are dry prior to use of the wheelchair. Inasmuch as sand, grass, or gravel. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/...Extra Wide Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110558 Verify that the footplates are an...
...lightly dampened with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that grips are dry prior to use of the wheelchair. Inasmuch as sand, grass, or gravel. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/...Extra Wide Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110558 Verify that the footplates are an...
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... NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with a water, ice or oil film. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on a sloped surface. DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. Doing so may result in injury to the user or damage to use good body mechanics. Part No. 1110558... 15 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 3 SAFETY Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants ƽ WARNING When assistance to the wheelchair user is ...
... NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with a water, ice or oil film. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on a sloped surface. DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. Doing so may result in injury to the user or damage to use good body mechanics. Part No. 1110558... 15 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 3 SAFETY Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants ƽ WARNING When assistance to the wheelchair user is ...
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..., front caster size/position and desired seat-to-floor angle. Stability - Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110558 These adjustments must be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. Any change to decrease in the event of the six may... order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as the user condition directly ...
..., front caster size/position and desired seat-to-floor angle. Stability - Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110558 These adjustments must be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. Any change to decrease in the event of the six may... order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as the user condition directly ...
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...Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair CASTER SIZE • X X X X X CASTER POSITION X • X XXX WHEEL SIZE XX • XXX WHEEL POSITION X X X • XX ANTI-TIPPERS XX X X • X USER CONDITION X X X X X • Weight Limitation ƽ WARNING The Tracer IV wheelchair... with the heavy duty wheel package has a weight limitation of 350 lbs (159 kg). The Tracer IV wheelchair with standard wheel package has a weight limitation of 450 lbs (205 ...
...Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair CASTER SIZE • X X X X X CASTER POSITION X • X XXX WHEEL SIZE XX • XXX WHEEL POSITION X X X • XX ANTI-TIPPERS XX X X • X USER CONDITION X X X X X • Weight Limitation ƽ WARNING The Tracer IV wheelchair... with the heavy duty wheel package has a weight limitation of 350 lbs (159 kg). The Tracer IV wheelchair with standard wheel package has a weight limitation of 450 lbs (205 ...
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... should be transferred into or out of the wheelchair. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in wheelchairs. Wheel Locks ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with push to lock wheel locks, elevating legrests, and wheel lock extension handles, the wheel lock...of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation and use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of weight training. Wheel locks are not brakes. ALWAYS exercise caution when ...
... should be transferred into or out of the wheelchair. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in wheelchairs. Wheel Locks ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with push to lock wheel locks, elevating legrests, and wheel lock extension handles, the wheel lock...of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation and use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of weight training. Wheel locks are not brakes. ALWAYS exercise caution when ...
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... all activities which involve movement in this information only as you MUST maintain proper balance at all . Wheelchair User 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many . Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for all times. However, final selection of...
... all activities which involve movement in this information only as you MUST maintain proper balance at all . Wheelchair User 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many . Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for all times. However, final selection of...
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... in the seat or pick them up from the floor by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it is essential for your knees. FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backward Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110558 When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it in the...
... in the seat or pick them up from the floor by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it is essential for your knees. FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backward Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110558 When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it in the...