Activeforever Invacare Tracer IV Wheelchair - Manual (Page 16)

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Tracer ® IV 16 Part No. 1110558
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.4.
This method requires two assistants. The second assistant should be positioned at the
front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the
wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the
wheelchair is being lowered to the ground.
The first assistant should stand on the
sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that
the rear wheels are against the curb. Turn
the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are
pointing up. The wheelchair should be
tilted back to the balance point and, in one
continuous upward movement, the rear
wheels should be pulled up and over the
curb. DO NOT return the front casters to
the ground until the wheelchair has been
pulled backward far enough for the front
casters to clear the edge of the curb.
FIGURE 2.4 Method 2 - Wheelchair
Without Step Tubes
ƽ WARNING
When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair
drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant
and/or damage to the wheelchair.
Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous
movement. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are facing down.
Stairways
ƽ WARNING
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is
an option on 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 the wheelchair user. The seat positioning strap is a
positioning strap only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high
stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, strap MUST
be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable)
parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may
result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose
and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY.