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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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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 All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare.
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 All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved. 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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...; WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in personal injury or property damage. Part No. 1110558 5 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in death or serious...
...; WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in personal injury or property damage. Part No. 1110558 5 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in death or serious...
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...warranty. In the event you may also have other person or entity and is extended only to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option, with refurbished or new parts. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of the arm assembly) and remaining components of...workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase from state to any subsequent purchaser or owner. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110558 Do not return products to such repair and/or replacement. 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty ...
...warranty. In the event you may also have other person or entity and is extended only to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option, with refurbished or new parts. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of the arm assembly) and remaining components of...workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase from state to any subsequent purchaser or owner. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110558 Do not return products to such repair and/or replacement. 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty ...
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...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 THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED...CONTAINED HEREIN. THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS...
...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 THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED...CONTAINED HEREIN. THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS...
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.... AVERTISSEMENT NE PAS utiliser sans d'abord avoir installé les antibascules. No. 1091554 Wheelchairs with Standard Wheel Package Wheelchairs with 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. No. 1091554 Wheelchairs with Standard Wheel Package Wheelchairs with 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...
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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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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. 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
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. 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
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...technician MUST perform the initial set up of this wheelchair. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use in the manual. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are not recommended for use this product or... such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110558 also, a qualified technician must perform all parts for shipping damage and test...
...technician MUST perform the initial set up of this wheelchair. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use in the manual. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are not recommended for use this product or... such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110558 also, a qualified technician must perform all parts for shipping damage and test...
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...for correct usage and adjustment. If these requirements cannot be observed when traversing such surfaces. Part No. 1110558 13 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order with or without a change to...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-to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers on page 51 for the wheelchair user. Extra caution MUST be ...
...for correct usage and adjustment. If these requirements cannot be observed when traversing such surfaces. Part No. 1110558 13 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order with or without a change to...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-to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers on page 51 for the wheelchair user. Extra caution MUST be ...
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...;F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to property may order with cool water. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110558 ALWAYS use , ensure that the handgrips DO NOT twist on this warning may occur. When... NOT allow children to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as sand, grass, or gravel. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair. Failure to the user or bystanders. 3 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ WARNING To determine and ...
...;F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to property may order with cool water. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110558 ALWAYS use , ensure that the handgrips DO NOT twist on this warning may occur. When... NOT allow children to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as sand, grass, or gravel. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair. Failure to the user or bystanders. 3 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ WARNING To determine and ...
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... any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT attempt to ride over and cause bodily harm to the wheelchair. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on a sloped surface. Part No. 1110558 15 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you or damage to you...
... any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT attempt to ride over and cause bodily harm to the wheelchair. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on a sloped surface. Part No. 1110558 15 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you or damage to you...
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...user. With regards to -floor angle. Any change to one or any combination of the six may cause the wheelchair to decrease in the event 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 Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size/...
...user. With regards to -floor angle. Any change to one or any combination of the six may cause the wheelchair to decrease in the event 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 Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size/...
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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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... in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in vehicles of the wheelchair. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind of weight training.... surfaces including those that users of wheelchairs should NOT be wet or slick. ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into appropriate seating in wheelchairs. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be removed before swinging ...
... in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in vehicles of the wheelchair. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind of weight training.... surfaces including those that users of wheelchairs should NOT be wet or slick. ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into appropriate seating in wheelchairs. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be removed before swinging ...
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... assure stability and proper operation of your weight. However, all times. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for all. Wheelchair User 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many . Virtually all activities which involve movement in serious bodily injury to the user and passenger...
... assure stability and proper operation of your weight. However, all times. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for all. Wheelchair User 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many . Virtually all activities which involve movement in serious bodily injury to the user and passenger...
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... combinations in the forward position whenever you lean forward. Forward Position the front casters so that they are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you... WARNING DO NOT shift your sitting position. DO NOT lean over . FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backward Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110558 Reach back only as far as your arm will cause a change to tip over the top ...
... combinations in the forward position whenever you lean forward. Forward Position the front casters so that they are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you... WARNING DO NOT shift your sitting position. DO NOT lean over . FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backward Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110558 Reach back only as far as your arm will cause a change to tip over the top ...