Activeforever Invacare Tracer IV Wheelchair - Manual (Page 10)

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Tracer ® IV 10 Part No. 1110558
Anti-Tippers
Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to-floor heights.
Refer to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers on page 42 for correct usage and
adjustment. If these requirements cannot be achieved, DO NOT use the wheelchair.
Contact a qualified technician. If changing the seat-to-floor height with or without a
change to seat-to-floor angle, the correct anti-tippers MUST be used to maintain a 1½ to
2-inch ground clearance.
Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and release buttons fully protruding out of
adjustment holes.
Anti-tippers MUST be attached at all times. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are an option on
this wheelchair (you may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly
recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
ALWAYS use anti-tippers. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti
tippers may not provide the same level of protection against tipover. Extra caution MUST
be observed when traversing such surfaces.
Operating Information
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustment should be performed while the
wheelchair is unoccupied.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and
transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare
professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair.
When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use only a clean towel lightly dampened with
cool water. Verify that grips are dry prior to use. Use of soap or ammonia based cleaning
solutions will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. Failure to observe this
warning may result in injury to the user or bystanders.
If the wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high
humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure that the handgrips DO NOT twist on
the handle. Otherwise, damage or injury may occur.
Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Serious
injury or damage to property may result.
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
DO NOT traverse, climb or go down ramps or slopes greater than 9°.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film.
NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on an incline.
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.