Invacare Tracer SX5 User Manual page 20

5 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes.
WARNING
ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before
using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace
IMMEDIATELY.
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For this procedure refer to FIGURE 4.
This method requires two assistants. The second assistant should be
positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a
non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair frame when
lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair
is being lowered to the ground.
The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb. Turn the anti-tippers so the
anti-tip wheels are pointing up. The wheelchair should be tilted back to the balance point and, in one continuous upward movement, the rear wheels
should be pulled up and over the curb. DO NOT return the front casters to the ground until the wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough
for the front casters to clear the edge of the curb.
WARNING
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.
Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are facing
down.
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Tracer SX5
FIGURE 4 Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes.
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