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User Manual EN Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
User Manual EN Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
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Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 2 Part No 1110546 © 2011 Invacare Corporation. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®.
Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 2 Part No 1110546 © 2011 Invacare Corporation. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®.
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... ...5 Limited Warranty ...6 2 OVERVIEW 7 Label Locations...7 Component Identification ...8 Typical Product Parameters ...9 3 SAFETY 11 General Guidelines ...11 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs...18 4 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 25 Safety Inspection Checklist ...25 Troubleshooting...28 Maintenance ...29 5 FRONT RIGGINGS 31 Installing/Removing Front Riggings...31 Adjusting Footplate Height...Replacing Seat Upholstery ...41 Adjusting the Seat Width ...42 8 REAR WHEELS 46 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels...46 Part No 1110546 3 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair
... ...5 Limited Warranty ...6 2 OVERVIEW 7 Label Locations...7 Component Identification ...8 Typical Product Parameters ...9 3 SAFETY 11 General Guidelines ...11 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs...18 4 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 25 Safety Inspection Checklist ...25 Troubleshooting...28 Maintenance ...29 5 FRONT RIGGINGS 31 Installing/Removing Front Riggings...31 Adjusting Footplate Height...Replacing Seat Upholstery ...41 Adjusting the Seat Width ...42 8 REAR WHEELS 46 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels...46 Part No 1110546 3 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair
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... OPTIONS 59 Installing Amputee Bracket...59 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier...61 Installing the Seat Positioning Strap ...62 Installing the Wheel Lock Extension Handle...63 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 4 Part No 1110546
... OPTIONS 59 Installing Amputee Bracket...59 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier...61 Installing the Seat Positioning Strap ...62 Installing the Wheel Lock Extension Handle...63 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 4 Part No 1110546
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Part No 1110546 5 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for definitions of the signal words. ƽ DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will ...
Part No 1110546 5 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for definitions of the signal words. ƽ DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will ...
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... DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 6 Part No 1110546 PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE...
... DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 6 Part No 1110546 PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE...
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... on X-Brace that attaches at the left hip. 2 OVERVIEW Crossmember Part No 1110546 On all adjustable anti-tippers ! No. 1091552 Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair No. 1091554 ! WARNING Do not operate without the antitip tubes installed. ! WARNING Refer to the Owner's Manual for proper anti-tipper setting. !
... on X-Brace that attaches at the left hip. 2 OVERVIEW Crossmember Part No 1110546 On all adjustable anti-tippers ! No. 1091552 Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair No. 1091554 ! WARNING Do not operate without the antitip tubes installed. ! WARNING Refer to the Owner's Manual for proper anti-tipper setting. !
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2 OVERVIEW 2.1 Component Identification Back Upholstery Rear Wheel Handrim Rear Wheel Axle Wheel Lock Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame Front Caster Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 8 Part No 1110546
2 OVERVIEW 2.1 Component Identification Back Upholstery Rear Wheel Handrim Rear Wheel Axle Wheel Lock Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame Front Caster Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 8 Part No 1110546
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... Height, Desk or Full Length, Permanent or Removable Swingaways Footrests and Elevating Legrests (not available on FF Frame) Permanent 24-inch Composite or Urethane Composite 9 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair
... Height, Desk or Full Length, Permanent or Removable Swingaways Footrests and Elevating Legrests (not available on FF Frame) Permanent 24-inch Composite or Urethane Composite 9 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair
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These options are based on how the wheelchair is equipped. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 10 Part No 1110546 Weights will vary depending on urethane tires. These heights can vary +/- 1/4 inch due to Lock* (Hemi) 8x1 inch Solid Rubber Vinyl - 2 ... Lock* (Adult), Pull to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances. *** - The seat-to-floor heights are standard for this model. ** - Weights based on 18-inch wide wheelchair without front riggings. Midnight Blue Chrome* and colors 36 pounds (SA Frame), 37 pounds (FF Frame) 36 pounds (SA Frame) 451/2 pounds (SA Frame), 461...
These options are based on how the wheelchair is equipped. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 10 Part No 1110546 Weights will vary depending on urethane tires. These heights can vary +/- 1/4 inch due to Lock* (Hemi) 8x1 inch Solid Rubber Vinyl - 2 ... Lock* (Adult), Pull to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances. *** - The seat-to-floor heights are standard for this model. ** - Weights based on 18-inch wide wheelchair without front riggings. Midnight Blue Chrome* and colors 36 pounds (SA Frame), 37 pounds (FF Frame) 36 pounds (SA Frame) 451/2 pounds (SA Frame), 461...
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... are unable to use in the manual. In case of damage, DO NOT use this equipment - Contact Invacare/Carrier for use with Invacare products. Part No 1110546 11 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading...
... are unable to use in the manual. In case of damage, DO NOT use this equipment - Contact Invacare/Carrier for use with Invacare products. Part No 1110546 11 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading...
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ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 12 Part No 1110546 Anti-tippers MUST be achieved, DO NOT use anti-tippers. If these requirements cannot be fully engaged and release buttons fully ... to seat-to-floor angle, the correct anti-tippers MUST be used to maintain a 11/2 to the chart in this wheelchair (You may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are an option for 0° or 3° on gravel surfaces, anti...
ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 12 Part No 1110546 Anti-tippers MUST be achieved, DO NOT use anti-tippers. If these requirements cannot be fully engaged and release buttons fully ... to seat-to-floor angle, the correct anti-tippers MUST be used to maintain a 11/2 to the chart in this wheelchair (You may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are an option for 0° or 3° on gravel surfaces, anti...
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...NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair. Part No 1110546 13 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways. DO NOT operate on or operate the wheelchair. DO NOT use of the wheelchair. Invacare recommends that the footplates are an option... on this wheelchair (you may result. General Warnings 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING To determine and establish your particular...
...NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair. Part No 1110546 13 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways. DO NOT operate on or operate the wheelchair. DO NOT use of the wheelchair. Invacare recommends that the footplates are an option... on this wheelchair (you may result. General Warnings 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING To determine and establish your particular...
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..., prior to use, ensure that grips are dry prior to the user or bystanders. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 14 Part No 1110546 Failure to observe this warning may occur. If the wheelchair is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts... of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. Use of the wheelchair may result in injury to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Keep your back straight and bend your knees ...
..., prior to use, ensure that grips are dry prior to the user or bystanders. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 14 Part No 1110546 Failure to observe this warning may occur. If the wheelchair is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts... of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. Use of the wheelchair may result in injury to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Keep your back straight and bend your knees ...
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..., climb or go down an incline with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as the seat positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. With regards to ride over and cause bodily harm to determine if a...- Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to tip over curbs or obstacles. DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. it is the obligation of this wheelchair (you or damage to stop the wheelchair while on an incline. Part No 1110546 15 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2...
..., climb or go down an incline with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as the seat positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. With regards to ride over and cause bodily harm to determine if a...- Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to tip over curbs or obstacles. DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. it is the obligation of this wheelchair (you or damage to stop the wheelchair while on an incline. Part No 1110546 15 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2...
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...USER CONDITION Weight Limitation ƽ WARNING The Tracer EX2 has a weight limitation of the wheelchair. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. The various seat-to-floor ...rear wheel position, front caster size/position and desired seat-to the stability of the wheelchair. CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION 3 SAFETY ...relate to -floor angle. Any change to one or any combination of the seven may cause the wheelchair to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of 250 pounds (114 kg). • ...
...USER CONDITION Weight Limitation ƽ WARNING The Tracer EX2 has a weight limitation of the wheelchair. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. The various seat-to-floor ...rear wheel position, front caster size/position and desired seat-to the stability of the wheelchair. CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION 3 SAFETY ...relate to -floor angle. Any change to one or any combination of the seven may cause the wheelchair to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of 250 pounds (114 kg). • ...
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...seating in vehicles for bodily injury or damage to the wheelchair and the warranty is void. It is equipped with wheel locks. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. If the wheelchair is Invacare's position that may be transferred into or out of ... Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use be transported in vehicles of any kind while in a moving vehicle of any tie-down systems for any wheelchair transportation systems. Part No 1110546 17 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Invacare cannot and does not recommend ...
...seating in vehicles for bodily injury or damage to the wheelchair and the warranty is void. It is equipped with wheel locks. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. If the wheelchair is Invacare's position that may be transferred into or out of ... Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use be transported in vehicles of any kind while in a moving vehicle of any tie-down systems for any wheelchair transportation systems. Part No 1110546 17 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Invacare cannot and does not recommend ...
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... which involve movement in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property. 3 SAFETY Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many . Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 18 Part No 1110546 It is important to practice and master these safe techniques...
... which involve movement in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property. 3 SAFETY Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many . Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 18 Part No 1110546 It is important to practice and master these safe techniques...
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...extend without changing your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in and out of the wheelchair. Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward direction you lean forward.... attempting active use the front casters as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to create the longest possible wheelbase. Forward Position the front casters so that they are pointing in a straight line. FIGURE 1 Backwards Part No 1110546 19 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2...
...extend without changing your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in and out of the wheelchair. Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward direction you lean forward.... attempting active use the front casters as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to create the longest possible wheelbase. Forward Position the front casters so that they are pointing in a straight line. FIGURE 1 Backwards Part No 1110546 19 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2...
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... (nondetachable) part of the wheelchair, Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the wheelchair. Method 1 - Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of the wheelchair on the step tube and begin to lean back. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes This method requires two assistants. Invacare® Tracer™...
... (nondetachable) part of the wheelchair, Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the wheelchair. Method 1 - Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of the wheelchair on the step tube and begin to lean back. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes This method requires two assistants. Invacare® Tracer™...