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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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Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. 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. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110558 Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. All rights reserved.
Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. 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. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110558 Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. All rights reserved.
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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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.... ƽ WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in damage to property if it is not avoided. Part No. 1110558 5 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair
.... ƽ WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in damage to property if it is not avoided. Part No. 1110558 5 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair
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...under this product when purchased new and unused to state. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110558 coverage for coverage under this warranty. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of ...if the product is extended only to our factory without our prior consent. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from Invacare or a dealer. Product repairs shall not extend this product when new and unused from whom you do not receive satisfactory ...
...under this product when purchased new and unused to state. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110558 coverage for coverage under this warranty. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of ...if the product is extended only to our factory without our prior consent. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from Invacare or a dealer. Product repairs shall not extend this product when new and unused from whom you do not receive satisfactory ...
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... BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. 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 OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED ...
... BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. 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 OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED ...
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... brace on the left side of the chair ! No. 1091552 On all adjustable anti-tippers Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110558 No. 1091554 Wheelchairs with Standard Wheel Package Wheelchairs with Heavy Duty Wheel Package ! AVERTISSEMENT Se référer au manuel de l'utilisateur pour le ré...
... brace on the left side of the chair ! No. 1091552 On all adjustable anti-tippers Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110558 No. 1091554 Wheelchairs with Standard Wheel Package Wheelchairs with Heavy Duty Wheel Package ! AVERTISSEMENT Se référer au manuel de l'utilisateur pour le ré...
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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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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. 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);
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. 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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NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 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 before ...owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this wheelchair. A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this product or optional equipment. Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with Invacare accessories. If you are specifically designed and manufactured for further ...
NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 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 before ...owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this wheelchair. A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this product or optional equipment. Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with Invacare accessories. If you are specifically designed and manufactured for further ...
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... on page 51 for the wheelchair user. 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. Contact a qualified technician. Part No. 1110558 13 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy... Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair Refer to 2 inch ground clearance. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor ...
... on page 51 for the wheelchair user. 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. Contact a qualified technician. Part No. 1110558 13 Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy... Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair Refer to 2 inch ground clearance. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor ...
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... to play on soft surfaces such as sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT operate on this warning may order with cool water. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110558 ALWAYS use . Hand Grips ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for the... prior to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as the handrims are in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. If the wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high ...
... to play on soft surfaces such as sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT operate on this warning may order with cool water. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110558 ALWAYS use . Hand Grips ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for the... prior to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as the handrims are in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. If the wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high ...
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... slopes greater than 9°. 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...
... slopes greater than 9°. 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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... ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. If signs of a fall from a wheelchair. These adjustments must be performed by a qualified technician. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110558 After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use as a safety...-to -floor angle. Stability - All Models ƽ WARNING The size/position of the front casters, size/position of the wheelchair. Inasmuch as the user condition directly relate to ensure the safe operation of the six may order with or without the seat positioning ...
... ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. If signs of a fall from a wheelchair. These adjustments must be performed by a qualified technician. Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110558 After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use as a safety...-to -floor angle. Stability - All Models ƽ WARNING The size/position of the front casters, size/position of the wheelchair. Inasmuch as the user condition directly relate to ensure the safe operation of the six may order with or without the seat positioning ...
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... standard wheel package has a weight limitation of 350 lbs (159 kg). 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 ... 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 the wheelchair. CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION When changes to the...
... standard wheel package has a weight limitation of 350 lbs (159 kg). 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 ... 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 the wheelchair. CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION When changes to the...
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...legrest and the wheel lock extension handle may result. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be transferred into or out of any type. If the wheelchair is equipped with wheel locks. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind of weight training... of a user while in a wheelchair, in wheelchairs. Wheel locks are not brakes. 3 SAFETY Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. It is void. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested ...
...legrest and the wheel lock extension handle may result. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be transferred into or out of any type. If the wheelchair is equipped with wheel locks. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind of weight training... of a user while in a wheelchair, in wheelchairs. Wheel locks are not brakes. 3 SAFETY Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. It is void. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested ...
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... skills to try what works best for additional safety while involved in activities that may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in the wheelchair have been used by many needs of the wheelchair. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to deal with daily living activities that shift your lap while occupying the...
... skills to try what works best for additional safety while involved in activities that may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in the wheelchair have been used by many needs of the wheelchair. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to deal with daily living activities that shift your lap while occupying the...
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...locks. Point front casters forward to reach objects if you lean forward. Make sure the casters are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to tip over . These movements will extend without changing your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring ...straight line. 3 SAFETY DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the wheelchair. 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...
...locks. Point front casters forward to reach objects if you lean forward. Make sure the casters are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to tip over . These movements will extend without changing your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring ...straight line. 3 SAFETY DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the wheelchair. 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...