Invacare Tracer SX5 User Manual page 18

2 SAFETY
Tipping
WARNING
DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This
could result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair.
When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair
occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are clear of all wheels and/or pinch
points.
After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use one of the following methods to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.
Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes
Place foot on the step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair
toward you. Apply a continuous downward motion until the
balance point is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. At
this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight
distribution.
Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of the
wheelchair in one continuous movement onto the sidewalk. Push
the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels roll up and over the
curb.
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Invacare Tracer SX5 Wheelchair
FIGURE 2 Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes
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Step Tube
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