Seat To Floor Height; Changing Seat-To-Floor Height - Invacare Tracer IV Heavy Duty User Manual

11 Seat to floor Height

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

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 1
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For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1 on page 58.
1. Refer to the chart in FIGURE 1 on page 58 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 46.
3. Remove the front casters from the forks. Refer to Replacing Front Casters on page 50 and Installing/Replacing Front Casters and Forks on
page 48.
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 46.
6. Adjust anti-tippers according to new seat-to-floor height. Refer to Adjusting the Anti-Tippers on page 53.
Part No. 1110558
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Invacare® Tracer IV®Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchair
Seat to floor Height
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/ to 2-inch ground clearance.
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