Activeforever Invacare Tracer IV Wheelchair User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No. 1110558
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Tracer
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IV
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ............................................................... 5
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 6
LABEL LOCATION ............................................................................ 7
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................... 8
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................... 9
Stability - All Models ..................................................................................................................................9
Weight Training ..........................................................................................................................................9
Weight Limitation.......................................................................................................................................9
Anti-Tippers...............................................................................................................................................10
Operating Information.............................................................................................................................10
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ......................... 12
Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs.............................................................................................................12
Stability and Balance.................................................................................................................................12
Coping With Everyday Obstacles.........................................................................................................13
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ........................................................................................................13
Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward.............................................................................................14
Reaching and Leaning Backwards..........................................................................................................14
Tipping.........................................................................................................................................................15
Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes......................................................................................15
Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes ...............................................................................15
Stairways.....................................................................................................................................................16
Escalators....................................................................................................................................................17
Transferring To and From Other Seats ..............................................................................................18
Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair .......................................................................................................18
Unfolding................................................................................................................................................19
Folding Wheelchair..............................................................................................................................19
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING .................... 21
Safety Inspection Checklist.....................................................................................................................21
Inspect/Adjust Initially.....................................................................................................................21
Inspect/Adjust Weekly ...................................................................................................................22
Inspect/Adjust Monthly ..................................................................................................................22
Inspect/Adjust Periodically ............................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................23
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................24
Maintenance Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................24
Suggested Maintenance Procedures ................................................................................................24