SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Tracer® EX2
6
Part No. 1110546
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
WARNING
This section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product.
Stability - All Models
The
size/position
of
the
front
casters,
size/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
six
may
cause
the
wheelchair
to
decrease
in
stability.
These
adjustments
MUST
be
performed
by
a
qualified
technician.
The
various
seat
‐
to
‐
floor
heights
require
specific
settings
depending
on
rear
wheel
size,
rear
wheel
position
and
front
caster
size/position.
These
adjustments
MUST
be
performed
by
a
qualified
technician.
Anti-Tippers
Anti
‐
tippers
are
specific
to
the
different
angles
and/or
seat
‐
to
‐
floor
heights.
Refer
to
the
charts
in
Installing/Adjusting
Anti
‐
tippers
on
page 34
for
correct
usage
and
adjustment.
If
these
requirements
cannot
be
achieved,
DO
NOT
use
the
wheelchair.
Contact
a
qualified
technician.
If
changing
the
seat
‐
to
‐
floor
height,
the
correct
anti
‐
tippers
MUST
be
used
to
maintain
a
1
1
/
2
to
2
inch
ground
clearance.
Anti
‐
tippers
MUST
be
attached
at
all
times.
Inasmuch
as
the
anti
‐
tippers
are
an
option
for
on
this
wheelchair
(you
may
order
with
or
without
the
anti
‐
tippers),
Invacare
strongly
recommends
ordering
the
anti
‐
tippers
as
a
safeguard
for
the
wheelchair
user.
ALWAYS
use
anti
‐
tippers.
When
outdoors
on
wet,
soft
ground
or
on
gravel
surfaces,
anti
tippers
may
not
provide
the
same
level
of
protection
against
tipover.
Extra
caution
MUST
be
observed
when
traversing
such
surfaces.
Operating Information
After
any
adjustments,
repair
or
service
and
before
use,
make
sure
all
attaching
hardware
is
tightened
securely
‐
otherwise
injury
or
damage
may
result.
Unless
otherwise
noted,
all
service
and
adjustment
should
be
performed
while
the
wheelchair
is
unoccupied.
Avoid
storing
or
using
the
wheelchair
near
open
flame
or
combustible
products.
Serious
injury
or
damage
to
property
may
result.
ALWAYS
keep
hands
and
fingers
clear
of
moving
parts
to
avoid
injury.
To
determine
and
establish
your
particular
safety
limits,
practice
bending,
reaching
and
transferring
activities
in
several
combinations
in
the
presence
of
a
qualified
healthcare
professional
before
attempting
active
use
of
the
wheelchair.
NOTE:
When
changes
to
the
left
hand
column
occur,
follow
across
the
chart
and
refer
to
the
procedure
that
is
checked
(
)
to
maintain
the
proper
stability,
safety
and
handling
of
the
wheelchair.
CA
STER SIZE
CASTER
PO
SITIO
N
WHEEL SIZE
WHEEL POSITION
ANTI-TIPPERS
USER CONDITION
CASTER SIZE
•
X
X
X
X
X
CASTER POSITION
X
•
X
X
X
X
WHEEL SIZE
X
X
•
X
X
X
ANTI-TIPPERS
X
X
X
•
X
X
USER CONDITION
X
X
X
X
X
•
