Unfolding, Folding wheelchair – Activeforever Invacare Tracer IV Wheelchair User Manual

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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Part No. 1110558

Tracer

Unfolding

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.7.

1. Tilt the wheelchair toward you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the

ground/floor).

2. Place your hand on the top of the seat rail closest to you where the seat upholstery is

attached.

3. Point your fingers and thumb to the inside of the wheelchair.

4. Press downward on the top of the seat rail until the wheelchair is fully open and the

seat rails are fully seated in the H-blocks.

5. Engage both wheel locks, open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the

wheelchair. Refer to Transferring To and From Other Seats on page 18.

FIGURE 2.7 Unfolding

Folding Wheelchair

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.8 on page 20.

1. Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to the front of the wheelchair.

2. Pivot footplates upward to vertical position.

3. With both hands, grasp the middle of the seat upholstery at the front and back edge

and lift up.

Seat Rail

NOTE: DO NOT wrap thumb or fingers
under the seat rail. Point fingers and thumb to
the inside of the wheelchair.

NOTE: Press down on the seat rail and the
seat upholstery with the entire hand. DO
NOT place any part of the hand under the
seat rail.

H-Blocks