Activeforever Invacare Tracer IV Wheelchair - Manual (Page 47)

SECTION 10—SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT
Part No. 1110558 47 Tracer ® IV
SECTION 10—SEAT TO FLOOR
HEIGHT
ƽ WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Changing Seat-to-Floor Height
ƽ WARNING
The size/position of the front casters, position of the rear wheels, use of anti-tipper
model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair.
Any change to one or any combination of the five may cause the wheelchair to
decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified
technician.
Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel position and
front caster position. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified
technician.
If changing the seat-to-floor height, the anti-tippers MUST be adjusted to maintain a
1½ to 2-inch ground clearance.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.1 on page 48.
1. Refer to the chart in FIGURE 10.1 to determine mounting positions for front
casters/forks and rear wheels for the desired obtainable seat-to-floor height:
2. Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels on page 37.
3. Remove the front casters from the forks. Refer to Replacing Front Casters on page 40
and Installing/Replacing Front Casters and Forks on page 39.
4. Reinstall the casters in the mounting positions indicated in the chart.
5. Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair in the mounting position indicated in the
chart. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 37.
6. Adjust anti-tippers according to new seat-to-floor height. Refer to Adjusting the
Anti-Tippers on page 43.