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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. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
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All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110558 All rights reserved. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare.
All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110558 All rights reserved. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare.
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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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... hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both. 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. See...
... hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both. 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. See...
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...and armrests of the arm assembly) and remaining components of this warranty shall be free from Invacare or a dealer, with refurbished or new parts. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110558 Provide dealer's name, address, the product model number, date of ... or repair of title to any such product. This warranty is not transferable or assignable to any other legal rights which vary from Invacare or a dealer. 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW...
...and armrests of the arm assembly) and remaining components of this warranty shall be free from Invacare or a dealer, with refurbished or new parts. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110558 Provide dealer's name, address, the product model number, date of ... or repair of title to any such product. This warranty is not transferable or assignable to any other legal rights which vary from Invacare or a dealer. 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW...
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... LIMITATION OF HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE. 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...
... LIMITATION OF HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE. 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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...é les antibascules. 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. ! No. 1091554 Wheelchairs with Standard Wheel Package Wheelchairs with Heavy Duty Wheel Package ! AVERTISSEMENT Se référer au...
...é les antibascules. 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. ! No. 1091554 Wheelchairs with Standard Wheel Package Wheelchairs with Heavy Duty Wheel Package ! AVERTISSEMENT Se référer au...
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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 Desk or Full Length;
... 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 Desk or Full Length;
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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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... or optional equipment. A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of damage, DO NOT use. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110558 NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. If... instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are unable to use this wheelchair. In case of this equipment -
... or optional equipment. A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of damage, DO NOT use. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110558 NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. If... instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are unable to use this wheelchair. In case of this equipment -
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... 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 the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-...Extra caution MUST be attached at all times. 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. If these requirements cannot be fully engaged and release buttons fully protruding out of ...
... 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 the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-...Extra caution MUST be attached at all times. 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. If these requirements cannot be fully engaged and release buttons fully protruding out of ...
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... before attempting active use only a clean towel lightly dampened with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as the handrims are in injury to property may occur. DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair user. Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for self-propulsion. DO NOT allow children to...
... before attempting active use only a clean towel lightly dampened with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as the handrims are in injury to property may occur. DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair user. Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for self-propulsion. DO NOT allow children to...
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...an unoccupied wheelchair on a sloped surface. DO NOT attempt to ride over and cause bodily harm to you before attempting it alone. Doing so may result in injury to the user or damage to move up or down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. Part No. 1110558 15 Invacare® ...Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT attempt to the...
...an unoccupied wheelchair on a sloped surface. DO NOT attempt to ride over and cause bodily harm to you before attempting it alone. Doing so may result in injury to the user or damage to move up or down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. Part No. 1110558 15 Invacare® ...Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT attempt to the...
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...the safe operation of this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110558 After... seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on this equipment by a qualified technician. These adjustments must be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. Inasmuch as the user condition directly relate to seat/chest positioning straps - 3 SAFETY Repair or Service Information ƽ...
...the safe operation of this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110558 After... seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on this equipment by a qualified technician. These adjustments must be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. Inasmuch as the user condition directly relate to seat/chest positioning straps - 3 SAFETY Repair or Service Information ƽ...
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Part No. 1110558 17 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart ... 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 450 lbs (205 kg.). 3 SAFETY . The Tracer IV...
Part No. 1110558 17 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart ... 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 450 lbs (205 kg.). 3 SAFETY . The Tracer IV...
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... for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in wheelchairs. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be transferred into or out of the wheelchair. If the wheelchair is void. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any wheelchair transportation systems. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra...
... for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in wheelchairs. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be transferred into or out of the wheelchair. If the wheelchair is void. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any wheelchair transportation systems. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra...
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... upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as a basic guide. Part No. 1110558 19 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for him/her healthcare professional capable of making such... on the following pages have been used by many needs of the end user. Wheelchair User 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many . Use this manual MUST be used successfully by an individual rests...
... upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as a basic guide. Part No. 1110558 19 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for him/her healthcare professional capable of making such... on the following pages have been used by many needs of the end user. Wheelchair User 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many . Use this manual MUST be used successfully by an individual rests...
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... then reversing it is essential for your knees. Backwards Position wheelchair as close as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to maintain stability and balance. FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backward Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110558 This can be achieved by reaching down between your...
... then reversing it is essential for your knees. Backwards Position wheelchair as close as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to maintain stability and balance. FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backward Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110558 This can be achieved by reaching down between your...