Seat To Floor; Changing Seat-To-Floor Height - Invacare Tracer SX5 User Manual

11 SEAT TO FLOOR

11 Seat to floor
WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise
injury or damage may occur.

11.1 Changing Seat-to-Floor Height

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For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1 on page 62 and FIGURE 2 on page 63.
WARNING
The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of an 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 seven 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 size, rear wheel position, front caster size and front
caster position. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
If changing the seat-to-floor height the correct anti-tippers MUST be ordered to maintain a 1
1. Refer to one of the following charts to determine mounting positions for front casters/forks and rear wheels for the desired obtainable
seat-to-floor height:
A. Adult/Hemi Frame Style - FIGURE 1 on page 62.
B. Recliner Frame Style - FIGURE 2 on page 63.
2. Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to one of the following procedures:
A. Adult/Hemi Frame Style - Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 49.
B. Recliner Frame Style - Refer to Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels on page 71.
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Invacare Tracer SX5 Wheelchair
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/ to 2 inch ground clearance.
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