how to use from a wheelchair? I have a Freshette but I find that sitting down causes funnel not to empty properly. If you have used both or use this product sitting flat in a wheelchair then I would very much appreciate your help. Thanks. how to use from a wheelchair? I have a Freshette but I find that sitting down causes funnel not to empty properly. If you have used both or use this product sitting flat in a wheelchair then I... » Read More how to use from a wheelchair? I have a Freshette but I find that sitting down causes funnel not to empty properly. If you have used both or use this product sitting flat in a wheelchair then I would very much appreciate your help. Thanks. « Show Less
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I've only used the female urinal from bed so I can't really answer your question, sorry
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never got it to work from w/c as u had to perch yourself way out on front edge & keep the funnel level. always thought i'd fall with my hips so extended out. only use it in bed & it works very well there
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I just looked at the wheelchair online. That cup holder might work. From the looks of the chair, it would fit around the bar below the padded armrest. The cup holder is very well designed and it also fits a cane as well as a walker. It comes with special cane attachments. They might work on your wheelchair. A friend of mine who uses a cane and a wheelchair, bought the same cup holder at my suggestion. I've asked her how it works. I'll post again when she answers back. Why not just go ahead, try it and see. I'm sure you can return the cup holder if it doesn't work. It's easy to install and has two side vents for mug handles. Good luck! I just looked at the wheelchair online. That cup holder might work. From the looks of the chair, it would fit around the bar below the padded armrest. The cup holder is very well designed and it also fits a cane as well as a walker. It comes with special cane attachments. They might work on your wheelchair. A friend of mine who uses a cane and a wheelchair, bought the same cup holder at my suggestion. I've asked her how it works. I'll post again when she answers back. Why not just go ahead, try it and see. I'm sure you can return the cup holder if it doesn't work. It's easy to install and... » Read More I just looked at the wheelchair online. That cup holder might work. From the looks of the chair, it would fit around the bar below the padded armrest. The cup holder is very well designed and it also fits a cane as well as a walker. It comes with special cane attachments. They might work on your wheelchair. A friend of mine who uses a cane and a wheelchair, bought the same cup holder at my suggestion. I've asked her how it works. I'll post again when she answers back. Why not just go ahead, try it and see. I'm sure you can return the cup holder if it doesn't work. It's easy to install and has two side vents for mug handles. Good luck! « Show Less
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I don't actually have a wheelchair, I use it to transport my snow thrower back and forth to my mom's house. Like the others, I use ratchet tie down straps, which you can get at the local Tractor Supply store, or Lowes, or Home Depot.
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Sure you can, if your legs reach the floor and you use your feet to 'walk' along. As you can imagine not a great wheelchair alternative for anything other than short distances. However it works fine to sit in and have your caregiver push you with the handles. I do this with my lady friend all the time.
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I never had any problem or even thought about it until the question arose, so I went out and tried to see how it worked for me. I back up to the chair from the side (either one) with the back of one leg close to the armrest and grab the armrest with the closest hand. Then I grab the frame of the chair with the other hand close to the back of my other leg. While holding the chair against both legs I then proceed to sit with no problems, and simply swing into a reclining position. Then I reverse the procedure to exit the chair. Hope this helps!
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Follow the instructions that came with it. I think you need to purge it first ( use a pen tip to gently push until you hear "air" escaping). Then fill as directed - Butaine canister should tell you how too. Important to seat the canister straight into the valve and press firmly. And when you run low, you should purge again before refilling. Hope that helps.
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Footrest both swing out to the sides for easy access, or simply lift up to remove. It helps to be able to remove the footrest when loading into a car. My mother is 94 and she prefers to sit in the wheelchair when out in her room than in a regular chair.
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I have the same issue, it takes a little bit of finessing and turning to get it to sit level. It works really well.
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Hello Thomas, Look under wheelchair accessories or parts and look for the foot rests for the Invacare Tracer IV (or for those compatible for the Tracer IV). Hope this helps!
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I'm guessing that you used the lever on it to lower it? Try doing it when your not sitting on it. You'll need 2 people though. That's why I returned it. It's very difficult to use. Good luck
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Lorraine, I strongly suggest that you gate-check the wheelchair if you get a bag for it. It will not go into the general checked baggage and it will be available (hopefully) shortly after you or someone else exits the plane. I can't help you with the bag issue, but I have had experience with transporting assist devices in bags. Good luck. Dave Cass
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You can maneuver the wheelchair by using the grips to push the big wheels, use your good leg to push, or do a combo of both. In the house, my Mom uses the grips to push the wheels and she uses her feet as well. Outside, she just uses the wheels.
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This is a smaller, lighter wheelchair than the one that my mother had before. It is more narrow and it also sits higher than the typical wheelchair, so if you like to push yourself along by using your feet it will be harder to do that, unless you're taller and your legs can reach the ground.
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The handle DOES move the footrest back into the down position. It is a "strong" pull that takes a little strength to get back up, and if you only push the footrest back down with your legs it will not stay fully collapsed - you have to use the handle.
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I had no problems. As you know, you sit with the handle in front of you between your legs. Since the height is adjustable, it was not too low for me to just set my legs to either side and straighten them to stand up. I carried the lightweight chair from four a.m. till after midnight and it was great. worked well as a cane, too. Great product.
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These can only be used with a manual wheelchair. They cannot be used with any type of electric wheelchair. We did not know this, and when you try to return it to the company they were very difficult about it. Now we have to go through Amazon to return it. What a pain......
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You NEED to keep it on the lowest setting and SLOWLY increase the setting. It is a powerful little device, and you need to use it like you would a medical device, because that is what it is. This goes double if you are a new user, your body will not be used to it unless you attune yourself to it. The manual reiterates this several times; don't ignore it. If you use it right, it's a wonderful little device that works miracles. If you use it incorrectly and don't pay attention to the manual (I.e., putting it directly on your spine? THAT'S A NO), then you will be in for an incredibly uncomfortable experience. We love ours and use it regularly :)