Activeforever Invacare Tracer IV Wheelchair - Manual (Page 15)

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No. 1110558 15 Tracer ® IV
Tipping
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
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.
DO NOT allow the user to leave the wheelchair while the seat is tilted. ALWAYS return
the seat to upright position when transferring the user in or out of the wheelchair.
Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3.
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.
ƽ 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 occu-
pant and/or damage to the wheelchair.
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.
FIGURE 2.3 Method 1 - Wheelchair With
Step Tubes
Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes
ƽ WARNING
ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose
and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY.
Step Tube