Activeforever Invacare Tracer IV Wheelchair - Manual (Page 35)

SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK
Part No. 1110558 35 Tracer ® IV
Adjusting the Seat Width
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.3 on page 36.
NOTE: When adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair, the back and seat upholstery MUST be
changed. If applicable, the headrest pillow and headrest upholstery MUST be changed as well.
1. Remove the existing back and seat upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to Replacing
Back Upholstery and Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 34.
2. Remove the two button screws and locknuts that secure the two pivot links to the
crossbraces.
3. Remove the four button screws, locknuts and two crossbrace saddles that secure the
bottom of the crossbrace to the wheelchair frame. Repeat for other crossbrace.
4. Remove the two hex screws and locknuts that secure the two crossbraces together.
NOTE: Note the orientation of the two hex screws and locknuts for assembling the new
crossbraces.
5. Assemble the two new crossbraces together with the existing two hex screws and
locknuts. Securely tighten. Refer to FIGURE 6.3 for hardware orientation.
6. Determine the correct pivot link mounting hole to use with the desired seat width.
Refer to following chart.
7. Secure the pivot links to the crossbraces with the two button screws and locknuts.
Securely tighten.
NOTE: Position the rear crossbrace saddles on wheelchair frame using the washer on the underside
of the wheelchair frame as a reference. Refer to FIGURE 6.3 for proper positioning of the crossbrace
saddle.
8. Reinstall the four button screws, locknuts and two crossbrace saddles that secure the
bottom of the new crossbrace to the wheelchair frame. Repeat for opposite crossbrace.
Securely tighten.
9. Install the new back and seat upholstery onto the wheelchair. Refer to Replacing Back
Upholstery and Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 34.
SEAT WIDTH PIVOT LINK
18 - INCH
20 - INCH
22 - INCH
24 - INCH
18-inch 22-inch
20-inch 24-inch