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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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All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110558 © 2011 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont.
All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110558 © 2011 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont.
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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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Part No. 1110558 5 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for definitions of the signal words. ƽ DANGER Danger indicates ...
Part No. 1110558 5 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for definitions of the signal words. ƽ DANGER Danger indicates ...
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... from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller's invoice required for coverage under this warranty shall be ...model number, date of purchase, indicate nature of the seller's invoice required for coverage under this warranty. Invacare warrants the side frames and cross members of title to such repair and/or replacement. This warranty gives ... extended only to our factory without our prior consent. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110558
... from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller's invoice required for coverage under this warranty shall be ...model number, date of purchase, indicate nature of the seller's invoice required for coverage under this warranty. Invacare warrants the side frames and cross members of title to such repair and/or replacement. This warranty gives ... extended only to our factory without our prior consent. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110558
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...PROVIDED HEREIN. 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 SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OR LIMITATION OF HOW LONG AN... IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ...
...PROVIDED HEREIN. 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 SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OR LIMITATION OF HOW LONG AN... IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ...
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... au manuel de l'utilisateur pour le réglage adéquat de l'antibascule. No. 1091552 On all adjustable anti-tippers Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110558 WARNING Refer to the Owner's Manual for proper anti-tipper setting. ! AVERTISSEMENT NE PAS utiliser sans d'abord avoir...
... au manuel de l'utilisateur pour le réglage adéquat de l'antibascule. No. 1091552 On all adjustable anti-tippers Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110558 WARNING Refer to the Owner's Manual for proper anti-tipper setting. ! AVERTISSEMENT NE PAS utiliser sans d'abord avoir...
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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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... 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 Removable Swingaway Removable Footrests, Elevating Legrests, and Articulating Elevating Legrests Permanent 24* inch Composite Corded Urethane 24...
... 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 Removable Swingaway Removable Footrests, Elevating Legrests, and Articulating Elevating Legrests Permanent 24* inch Composite Corded Urethane 24...
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Part No. 1110558 11 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair All weights are standard for this model. *** Weights based on how the wheelchair is equipped. 2 OVERVIEW SHIPPING WEIGHT*** (APPROX.) WEIGHT LIMIT 52 pounds 350 lbs (159 kg); 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.
Part No. 1110558 11 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair All weights are standard for this model. *** Weights based on how the wheelchair is equipped. 2 OVERVIEW SHIPPING WEIGHT*** (APPROX.) WEIGHT LIMIT 52 pounds 350 lbs (159 kg); 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.
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...reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this wheelchair. also, a qualified technician must perform all parts for shipping damage and test before attempting to understand the warnings, cautions or... equipment - A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this product or optional equipment. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110558 otherwise, injury or damage may occur. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ...
...reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this wheelchair. also, a qualified technician must perform all parts for shipping damage and test before attempting to understand the warnings, cautions or... equipment - A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this product or optional equipment. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110558 otherwise, injury or damage may occur. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ...
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...and release buttons fully protruding out of protection against tipover. Contact a qualified technician. Part No. 1110558 13 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair Refer to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order with or ...without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are specific to ...
...and release buttons fully protruding out of protection against tipover. Contact a qualified technician. Part No. 1110558 13 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair Refer to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order with or ...without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are specific to ...
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... as the handrims are an option on the handle. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110558 DO NOT use of the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Use of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are dry prior to...result. ALWAYS use only a clean towel lightly dampened with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as sand, grass, or gravel. Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on this wheelchair (you may result in the upward position. DO NOT stand on soft surfaces ...
... as the handrims are an option on the handle. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110558 DO NOT use of the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Use of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are dry prior to...result. ALWAYS use only a clean towel lightly dampened with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as sand, grass, or gravel. Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on this wheelchair (you may result in the upward position. DO NOT stand on soft surfaces ...
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...to the user or damage to lift the wheelchair by means of the wheelchair may cause your knees whenever tipping the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments. Part No. 1110558 15 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair Ramps, Slopes, Inclines, and Obstacles ƽ... WARNING DO NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT attempt tp stop the wheelchair while on an incline....
...to the user or damage to lift the wheelchair by means of the wheelchair may cause your knees whenever tipping the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments. Part No. 1110558 15 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair Ramps, Slopes, Inclines, and Obstacles ƽ... WARNING DO NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT attempt tp stop the wheelchair while on an incline....
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...as auto or aircraft safety belts. It is not designed for the wheelchair user. With regards to the stability of this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for ... injury or damage may result. These adjustments must be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Serious injury can occur in stability. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110558 Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. All Models...
...as auto or aircraft safety belts. It is not designed for the wheelchair user. With regards to the stability of this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for ... injury or damage may result. These adjustments must be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Serious injury can occur in stability. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110558 Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. All Models...
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Part No. 1110558 17 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 ...procedure that is bulleted (•) to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of 350 lbs (159 kg). The Tracer IV wheelchair with standard wheel package has a weight limitation of the...
Part No. 1110558 17 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 ...procedure that is bulleted (•) to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of 350 lbs (159 kg). The Tracer IV wheelchair with standard wheel package has a weight limitation of the...
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... locks, elevating legrests, and wheel lock extension handles, the wheel lock extension handles MUST be removed before swinging the elevating legrests to the wheelchair and the warranty is Invacare's position that may cause the wheel lock to stop a moving vehicle of any type. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has...
... locks, elevating legrests, and wheel lock extension handles, the wheel lock extension handles MUST be removed before swinging the elevating legrests to the wheelchair and the warranty is Invacare's position that may cause the wheel lock to stop a moving vehicle of any type. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has...
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... given in this manual MUST be used successfully by an individual rests solely with daily living activities that are discussed on the center of the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for him/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. 3.3 Safety/Handling of...
... given in this manual MUST be used successfully by an individual rests solely with daily living activities that are discussed on the center of the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for him/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. 3.3 Safety/Handling of...
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... your safety. When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it in the seat or pick them up from the floor by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it is essential for your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in and out ...arm will cause a change to move forward in a straight line. FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backward Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110558 DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you are reaching...
... your safety. When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it in the seat or pick them up from the floor by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it is essential for your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in and out ...arm will cause a change to move forward in a straight line. FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backward Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110558 DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you are reaching...