Solid Seat Installation / Replacement for
Model 1000, Tracer LX, Tracer IV, and Tracer EX Wheelchairs
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Model Nos. 1610, 1610P, 1610N, 1610PN
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage before using.
In case of damage, DO NOT use the equipment. Contact
the Dealer/Carrier for further instructions.
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for safe
installation of the Solid Seat.
GENERAL WARNINGS
DO NOT install or use this equipment without first
reading and understanding these instructions. If
you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before
attempting to install this equipment - otherwise,
injury or damage may occur.
INSTALLATION WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely.
ADULT/HEMI REMOVABLE ARM
WHEELCHAIR
Seat Upholstery
Seat Guides
(REAR) and
Tension Springs
Reinsert Two (2)
Crossbrace
Pivot Nut
Screws Here
Seat Guides
(Front of Chair)
Crossbrace
Pivot Bolt
INSTALLING THE SOLID SEAT MODEL 1000 AND TRACER LX
WHEELCHAIRS ONLY (FIGURES 1-5)
NOTE: If not stated specifically, the procedure refers to both
Adult/Hemi, Removable, and Permanet Arm Wheelchairs.
1. Remove wheelchair arms.
NOTE: Some wheelchairs may have permanent arms.
2. Fold chair.
3. Remove seat upholstery (All Chairs) and reinsert two
(2) screws behind the front two (2) spacers on the
seat rails (Adult/Hemi Removable Arm) (FIGURE 1).
4. Remove the crossbrace pivot bolt and locknut from
crossbrace (FIGURE 1).
5. Lift one (1) seat guide (front of chair) up and out of the
side frame (Removable arm only) (FIGURE 1).
6. Remove the rear seat guide and tension spring from
the seat rail (FIGURE 1).
NOTE: For Permanent Arm Wheelchairs remove seat
guides from front and rear of chair (FIGURE 1).
PERMANENT ARM
Seat Guides and
Tension Springs
(REAR)
Crossbrace
Pivot Nut
Seat Guides
(Front)
Crossbrace
Pivot Bolt
FIGURE 1 - DISASSEMBL Y OF THE WHEELCHAIR TO
INST ALL SOLID SEAT
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for opposite side frame.
1
Screw
B
(2) Spacers (2)
Solid Seat
X-Brace
Screw
B
(2) Spacers (2)
Solid Seat
X-Brace
(1) Spacer A
Screw
A*
(1) Spacer (1)
A
(1) Spacer (1)
ADULT REMOVABLE ARM
WHEELCHAIR (REAR)
SP ACER LENGTH
A = 31/32-inch
B = 7/16-inch
A
(1) Spacer
(1) Spacer A
Seat Rails
ADULT/HEMI PERMANENT
ARM
WHEELCHAIR (REAR)
Screw
B
(2) Spacers (2)
Screw
Solid Seat
X-Brace
Screw
*NOTE: These are the original
spacers and remain on the chair
in their current location.
NOTE: Before reassembling the chair, be sure to check
the position of all the spacers on the seat rail. Refer to
FIGURE 2.
NOTE: Spacer positioning for the removable model is
different between Adult and Hemi. Refer to FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 2 - SEA T RAIL SP ACER POSITION
Screw
*Spacer (1)
*Spacer (1)
Screw
HEMI REMOVABLE ARM
WHEELCHAIR (REAR)
Spacer (1)*
Spacer (1)*
2
8. Remove both X-Braces from the solid seat (FIGURE
3).
9. Remove the 5/16-18 x 1-inch bolt and the 5/16-18
locknut that secure the two (2) halves of one (1) XBrace together. Leave the other X-Brace intact
(FIGURE 3).
Mounting Screws
Seat Upholstery
REAR
5/16-18 x
1-inch Bolt
5/16-18
Nut
Solid Seat
Mounting
Screws
X-Braces
Solid Seat
Solid Seat
Mounting Screws
Top View
X-Brace
Seat Rails
FIGURE 4 - X-BRACE INST ALLATION
12. Replace the tension spring and the seat guide into
the seat rails (FIGURE 1).
NOTE: For Permanent Arm Wheelchairs replace seat
guides in front and rear of chair (FIGURE 1).
13. Replace the front seat guide into its side frame side
frame (Removable Arm ONLY) (FIGURE 1).
14. Reposition rear seat guide in front of the back canes
(FIGURE 1).
15. On permanent arm models, front solid seat X-Braces
must be installed before front seat guides are in place.
Front of Seat
FIGURE 3 - REMOVING THE X-BRACES
FROM THE SOLID SEA T
10. Take one (1) half of the X-Brace and slide it over the
rear of each seat rail (FIGURE 4).
NOTE: Before reassembling the chair, be sure to check
the position of all the spacers on the seat rail. Refer to
FIGURE 2.
11. Replace one (1) of the screws in the last upholstery
mounting hole on each seat rail (FIGURE 4).
NOTE: On the Permanent Arm Wheelchair, position the
front seat guides behind the permanent arms.
16. Repeat this procedure for the opposite seat rail.
NOTE: Before reassembling the chair, be sure to check the
position of all the spacers on the seatrail. Refer to FIGURE 2.
17. Replace crossbrace pivot bolt and locknut (FIGURE 1).
NOTE: When tightening the pivot bolt and locking nut
make sure that there is only 1/8-inch of thread showing at
the end of the pivot bolt.
18. Secure the two (2) sections of the rear solid seat X-Brace
together with a 5/16 x 1-inch bolt and nut (FIGURE 3).
NOTE: Tighten bolt and nut on X-Braces enough to minimize side play and still allow X-Braces to pivot when folding the chair.
19. Slide the other X-Brace assembly over the front of the
seat rails (FIGURE 5).
20. Secure the seat to the X-Braces with four (4) #10-32
x 1-3/8-inch screws (FIGURE 3).
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Top View
Front of Seat
Solid Seat Ordered Off Chair (FIGURE 6)
1. Remove wheelchair arms.
2. Close chair.
3. Remove the ten (10) mounting screws securing the
seat upholsteryto the seat rails.
4. Remove the two (2) X-brace pivot screws and locknuts from X-brace.
Spacers
Seat Rails
Spacers
Slide X-Brace Over Seat Rails
FIGURE 5 - ASSEMBL Y OF THE FRONT X-BRACE
INSTALLING THE SOLID SEAT TRACER IV ONLY (FIGURE 6 )
NOTE: Refer to the GENERAL WARNINGS in the
SAFETY SUMMARY of this Instruction Sheet.
NOTE: Right and Left sides of the wheelchair are determined from the occupants position.
NOTE: Take note of orentation and position of seat
end caps and hardware for reinstallation.
Solid Seat Ordered On Chair (FIGURE 6)
1. Remove the two (2) tap screws that secure the front
solid seat braces to the seat rails.
2. Remove the front solid seat braces from the seat rails.
Rotate the front solid seat braces upward and reinstall
onto the seat rails and secure with the two (2) tap screws
provided as shown in DETAIL "A" of FIGURE 6.
3. Remove the two (2) bolts and lock nuts that secure
the two (2) right solid seat braces to the two (2) left
solid seat braces.
4. Secure the solid seat insert to the two (2) left solid
seat brackets with the four (4) long mounting screws.
5. Lift one (1) seat rail UP until the two (2) seat guides
are clear of the guide tubes.
6. Remove the end cap, rear seat guide and EXISTING
spacer. Discard EXISTING spacer.
7. Repeat STEPS 5-6 on remaining seat rail.
8. Slide one (1) NEW short spacer, solid seat brace, rear
seat guide, and end cap onto the right seat rail and
secure with two (2) tap screw as shown in FIGURE 6.
9. Slide one (1) NEW medium spacer, solid seat brace,
rear seat guide, and end cap onto the left seat rail and
secure with two (2) tap screw as shown in FIGURE 6.
10. Insert the four (4) seat guides into the four (4) seat
guide tubes.
NOTE: Ensure only 1/8-inch of the pivot bolt threads extend beyond the end of the locknut.
11. Reinstall the two (2) X-brace pivot screws and locknuts.
12. Slide a long spacer and solid seat brace onto the right
side seat rail and secure with tap screw as shown in
FIGURE 6.
13. Slide a long spacer and solid seat brace onto the left
side seat rail and secure with tap screw as shown in
FIGURE 6.
14. Secure the solid seat insert to the two (2) left solid
seat brackets with the four (4) long mounting screws.
NOTE: When connecting the right and left solid seat brackets, tighten the bolts and locknuts enough to minimize
play, but still allow the solid seat braces to pivot when folding the wheelchair.
15. Secure the two (2) left solid seat braces to the two (2)
right solid seat braces with the two (2) bolts and locknuts.
NOTE: When connecting the right and left solid seat brackets, tighten the bolts and locknuts enough to minimize
play, but still allow the solid seat braces to pivot when folding the wheelchair.
5. Secure the two (2) left solid seat braces to the two (2) right
solid seat braces with the two (2) bolts and locknuts.
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DETAIL "A"
STEPS 1-6
Tap Screws
Front Solid
Seat Braces
(Facing Down
For Shipping)
Tap Screws
Seat Rails
FrontSolid Seat
Braces (Rotated
Upward For
Installation)
Solid Seat
Braces
X-Brace Pivot
Screw
Seat Guide
Guide Tube
Locknuts
X-Brace
Guide Tube
STEPS 7-14
Seat Guide
X-Brace Pivot
Seat
Upholstery
Screw
End Cap
Short
Spacer
Seat
Guides
Tap Screws
End Cap
Short
Spacer
Seat
Guides
Solid Seat
Braces
Tap Screws
Long
Spacer
RIGHT SIDE OF
WHEELCHAIR
LEFT SIDE OF
WHEELCHAIR
Tap Screws
Long
Spacer
Seat
Rail
Seat
Rail
Locknut
Long
Mounting
Scews
Solid Seat
Brace
X-Brace
Pivot Screw
Locknut
Bolt
Solid Seat
Bolt
Locknut
Solid Seat
Braces
Long
Mounting
Scews
Locknut
X-Brace
Pivot Screw
FRONT OF
WHEELCHAIR
X-Brace
FIGURE 6 - INSERTING THE SOLID SEAT - TRAER IV ONLY
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INSTALLING THE SOLID SEAT TRACER EX ONLY (FIGURE 7 )
NOTE: Refer to the GENERAL WARNINGS in the
SAFETY SUMMARY of this Instruction Sheet.
NOTE: Right and Left sides of the wheelchair are determined from the occupants position.
NOTE: Take note of orentation and position of seat
rear seat gides and hardware for reinstallation.
Solid Seat Ordered On Chair (FIGURE 7)
1. Remove the two (2) tap screws that secure the front
solid seat braces to the seat rails.
2. Remove the front solid seat braces from the seat rails.
Rotate the front solid seat braces upward and reinstall
onto the seat rails and secure with the two (2) tap screws
provided as shown in DETAIL "A" of FIGURE 6.
3. Remove the two (2) bolts and lock nuts that secure
the two (2) right solid seat braces to the two (2) left
solid seat braces.
4. Secure the solid seat insert to the two (2) left solid
seat brackets with the four (4) long mounting screws.
NOTE: When connecting the right and left solid seat brackets, tighten the bolts and locknuts enough to minimize
play, but still allow the solid seat braces to pivot when folding the wheelchair.
5. Secure the two (2) left solid seat braces to the two (2) right
solid seat braces with the two (2) bolts and locknuts.
Solid Seat Ordered Off Chair (FIGURE 7)
1. If equiped with removable arms, remove arms from
the wheelchair.
2. Close chair.
3. Remove the eight (8) mounting screws securing the
seat upholsteryto the seat rails.
4. Remove X-brace pivot screw and locknut from Xbrace.
5. Lift one (1) seat rail UP until the seat guide is clear of
the guide tube.
6. Perform one of the following:
A. Spring loaded seat guide: Remove the rear seat
guide and tension spring from the seat rail.
B. Plastic seat guide: Firmly grasp the plastic seat
guide and pull to remove from the seat rail.
7. Repeat STEPS 5-6 on remaining seat rail.
8. Slide one (1) medium spacer, solid seat bracet and
two (2) short spacers onto the right seat rail and secure with tap screw as shown in FIGURE 7.
9. Slide one (1) solid seat brace and two (2) short spacers onto the left seat rail and secure with tap screw
as shown in FIGURE 7.
10. Perform one of the following:
A. Spring loaded seat guide: Insert the tension spring
and the rear seat guide into the seat rail.
B. Plastic seat guide: Insert the the plastic seat guide
into the seat rail.
11. Insert the two (2) seat guides in to the two (2) seat
guide tubes.
NOTE: Ensure only 1/8-inch of the pivot bolt threads extend beyond the end of the locknut.
12. Reinstall the X-brace pivot screw and locknuts.
13. Slide a long spacer and solid seat brace onto the right
side seat rail and secure with a tap screwsas shown
in FIGURE 7.
14. Slide a long spacer and solid seat brace onto the left
side seat rail and secure with a tap screwsas shown
in FIGURE 7.
15. Secure the solid seat insert to the two (2) left solid
seat brackets with the four (4) long mounting screws.
NOTE: When conecting the right and left solid seat brackets, tighten the bolts and locknuts enough to minimize
play, but still allow the solid seat braces to pivot when folding the wheelchair.
16. Secure the two (2) left solid seat braces to the two (2)
right solid seat braces with the two (2) bolts and locknuts.
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Tap Screws
DETAIL "A"
Seat Rails
Rear Seat Guide
(Spring Loaded
Seat Guide)
Front Solid
Seat Braces
(Facing Down
For Shipping)
Rear Seat
Guide
Tension
Spring
Short
Spacers
Medium Spacer
Rear Seat
Guide
Tension
Spring
Short
Spacers
Seat Guide
Solid Seat
Screws
Long
Spacer
FrontSolid Seat
Braces (Rotated
Upward For
Installation)
Solid Seat
Brace
Tap
Screws
Long
Spacer
Brace
Tap
Seat
Guide
NOTE: Spring
loaded seat guide
shown.
RIGHT SIDE OF
WHEELCHAIR
Seat
Rail
LEFT SIDE OF
WHEELCHAIR
Seat Rail
Tension
Spring
Locknut
X-Brace
Solid
Seat
Brace
Long
Mounting
Scews
Pivot Screw
X-Brace
X-Brace
Seat Upholstery
Seat Rails
Seat Guides
Guide Tubes
X-Brace Pivot Screw
STEPS 1-7
STEPS 8-16
Solid Seat
Locknut
Bolt
Bolt
Locknut
Solid
Seat
Braces
Long
Mounting
Scews
FRONT OF
WHEELCHAIR
Locknut
FIGURE 7 - INSTALLING THE SOLID SEAT - TRACER EX ONLY
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