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Summary of Contents for Invacare DLX
- Page 2 WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
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Page 4: Special Notes
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. -
Page 5: Safety Summary
NON-RECLINERS ONLY: 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. -
Page 6: Weight Training
WEIGHT LIMITATION The Tracer DLX / SX / SX RECLINER / TITAN wheelchairs have a weight limitation of 250 lbs. TRACER RECLINER ONLY: ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable BEFORE using the recliner. -
Page 7: Safety/Handling Of Wheelchairs
ALWA YS 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. -
Page 8: Reaching, Leaning And Bending - Forward
FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A WHEELCHAIR REACHING, LEANING AND BENDING - FORWARD REACHING, LEANING - BACKWARDS WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back uphol- stery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over. - Page 9 TIPPING WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. Tipping - Curbs: Method 1 - Wheelchair with Step Tubes WARNING When lowering the front casters of the wheel- chair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in in- jury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair.
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Page 10: Transferring To And From Other Seats
Extreme caution is advised when it is neces- sary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough prepa- rations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non- detachable parts for hand-held supports. -
Page 11: Folding And Unfolding The Wheelchair
FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury. Opening "HAMMOCK OR SLING SEAT" MODELS Closing "HAMMOCK OR SLING SEAT" MODELS Recliner Models FOLDING. UNFOLDING. WARNING Make sure detent pin of the spreader bar is completely extended through the hole in the handle BEFORE using the wheelchair. -
Page 12: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS TITAN TRACER SX... - Page 13 SPECIFICATIONS TRACER DLX...
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Page 14: Safety Inspection Checklist
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam- age may result. CAUTION DO NOT over tighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame tubing. -
Page 16: Heel Loop Replacement
WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam- age may result. SWINGAWAY FOOTREST ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION (FIGURE 1) FIGURE 1 - SWINGAWAY FOOTREST ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION SWINGAWAY FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 2) FIGURE 2 - SWINGAWAY FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT... - Page 17 FIGURE 3 - HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION (FIGURE 4) FIGURE 4 - ELEVATING LEGREST INSTALLATION ADJUSTING THE ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 5) FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING THE ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY...
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Page 18: Adjusting Armrest Height - Adjustable Height Arms Only
WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT - ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT ARMS ONLY Wheelchairs Equipped With Height Adjustment Levers (FIGURE 1) WARNING Make sure the armrest is securely locked BEFORE using the wheelchair. - Page 19 REMOVING OR REPLACING ARMREST (FIGURE 2) WARNING Make sure the armrest is securely locked BEFORE using the wheelchair. FIGURE 2 - REMOVING OR REPLACING ARMREST USING OR REPLACING FLIP-BACK ARMREST (FIGURE 3) WARNING DO NOT operate or replace flip-back armrest when wheelchair is folded - otherwise injury or damage may result.
- Page 20 WARNING After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair. ASSEMBLING THE BACK CANE TO THE WHEELCHAIR (FIGURE 1) FIGURE 1 - ASSEMBLING THE BACK CANE TO THE WHEELCHAIR REPLACING THE SLIP-ON BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 2) FIGURE 2 - REPLACING THE SLIP-ON BACK UPHOLSTERY REPLACING SCREW-ON BACK...
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Page 21: Replacing Seat Upholstery
FIGURE 3 - REPLACING SCREW-ON BACK UPHOLSTERY REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 4) FIGURE 4 - REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH (FIGURE 5) FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTING SEAT WIDTH (FIGURE 6) WARNING Adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair MUST be performed by a qualified technician. - Page 22 FIGURE 6 - ADJUSTING SEAT WIDTH...
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Page 23: Removing/Installing The Rear Wheels
The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of the rear wheel axle bushing for a posi- tive lock. Keep locking pins clean. Invacare recommends inserting quick-release axles with the head end to the inside of the wheelchair to prevent accidental release dur- ing contact activities. -
Page 24: Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube
ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE AXLE (FIGURE 3) FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE AXLE REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM (FIGURE 4) FIGURE 4 - REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM REPLACING/REPAIRING REAR WHEEL TIRE/TUBE WARNING Replacement of rear wheel tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician. CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear,... -
Page 25: Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube
WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam- age may result. INSTALLING/REPLACING SIX OR EIGHT-INCH FRONT CASTERS AND FORKS (FIGURE 1) FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/REPLACING SIX OR EIGHT-INCH FRONT CASTERS AND FORKS REPLACING/REPAIRING FRONT CASTER TIRE/TUBE... -
Page 26: Installing/Adjusting The Anti-Tippers
WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS WARNING NON-RECLINERS ONLY: Inasmuch as the anti- tippers are an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the anti-tippers), In- vacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the... -
Page 27: Wheel Lock Adjustment
WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 4) FIGURE 4 - WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT... - Page 28 WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam- age may result. CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (FIGURE 1 AND 2) WARNING When changing the seat-to-floor height, the height of the anti-tippers must be adjusted as well.
- Page 29 WARNING TRACER SX RECLINER ONLY: Mount the rear wheels in the Rear Wheel Offset Bracket ONLY. NEVER reposition the rear wheels to the forward position, stability of the wheelchair will decrease, and injury or damage may result. FIGURE 2 - CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT - RECLINER FRAME STYLE...
- Page 30 WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hard- ware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. RECLINER OPERATION (FIGURE 1) WARNING ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable BEFORE using the recliner. ALWAYS wear your Seat Positioning Strap.
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Page 31: Replacing The Headrest/Back Upholstery
FIGURE 1 - RECLINE OPERATION REPLACING THE HEADREST PILLOW (FIGURE 2) FIGURE 2 - REPLACING THE HEADREST PILLOW REPLACING THE HEADREST/BACK UPHOLSTERY Headrest Upholstery (FIGURE 3) Back Upholstery (FIGURE 3) - Page 32 FIGURE 3 - REPLACING THE HEADREST/BACK UPHOLSTERY REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SPREADER BAR (FIGURE 4) WARNING Make sure detent pin of the spreader bar is completely extended through the hole in the handle BEFORE using the wheelchair. Removing Installing FIGURE 4 - STORING/REPLACING THE SPREADER BAR...
- Page 33 REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 5) WARNING TRACER SX RECLINER ONLY: Mount the rear wheels in the Rear Wheel Offset Bracket ONLY. NEVER reposition the rear wheels to the forward position, stability of the wheelchair will de- crease, and injury or damage may result. Removing Installing FIGURE 5 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE...
- Page 34 WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING THE AMPUTEE BRACKET INSTALLING THE AMPUTEE BRACKET (FIGURE 1)
- Page 35 INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STRAP (FIGURE 2) 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), Invac- are strongly recommends ordering the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP as an additional safe- guard for the wheelchair user.
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Page 36: Installing The Telescoping I.v. Rod
INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. Installing Ther telescoping I.V. Rod on Non- Transport Wheelchairs Only (FIGURE 1) FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. ROD ON NON-TRANSPORT WHEELCHAIRS ONLY... - Page 37 Repositioning The Upper Attachment (FIGURE 3)
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Page 39: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY...