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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. User Manual EN Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
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All rights reserved. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 2 Part No 1110546 Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare.
All rights reserved. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 2 Part No 1110546 Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare.
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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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... injury. ƽ WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in personal injury or property damage. Part No 1110546 5 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous...
... injury. ƽ WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in personal injury or property damage. Part No 1110546 5 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous...
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... SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 6 Part No 1110546 This warranty does not include any subsequent purchaser or... owner. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the...
... SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 6 Part No 1110546 This warranty does not include any subsequent purchaser or... owner. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the...
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.... WARNING Do not operate without the antitip tubes installed. ! AVERTISSEMENT NE PAS utiliser sans d'abord avoir installé les antibascules. No. 1091552 Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair WARNING Refer to the Owner's Manual for proper anti-tipper setting. !
.... WARNING Do not operate without the antitip tubes installed. ! AVERTISSEMENT NE PAS utiliser sans d'abord avoir installé les antibascules. No. 1091552 Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 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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... to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances. *** - Weights will vary depending on 18-inch wide wheelchair without front riggings. These heights can vary +/- 1/4 inch due to Lock* (Hemi) 8x1 inch Solid Rubber Vinyl - Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 10 Part No 1110546 Midnight Blue Chrome* and colors 36 pounds (SA Frame), 37 pounds...), 461/2 pounds (FF Frame) 451/2 pounds (SA Frame) 250 pounds (114 kg) * - These options are based on urethane tires. Weights based on how the wheelchair is equipped. The seat-to-floor heights are standard for this model. ** -
... to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances. *** - Weights will vary depending on 18-inch wide wheelchair without front riggings. These heights can vary +/- 1/4 inch due to Lock* (Hemi) 8x1 inch Solid Rubber Vinyl - Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 10 Part No 1110546 Midnight Blue Chrome* and colors 36 pounds (SA Frame), 37 pounds...), 461/2 pounds (FF Frame) 451/2 pounds (SA Frame) 250 pounds (114 kg) * - These options are based on urethane tires. Weights based on how the wheelchair is equipped. The seat-to-floor heights are standard for this model. ** -
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A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this equipment - ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use with Invacare products. Part No 1110546 11 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair otherwise, injury or damage may occur. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Accessories...
A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this equipment - ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use with Invacare products. Part No 1110546 11 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair otherwise, injury or damage may occur. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Accessories...
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Contact a qualified technician. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 12 Part No 1110546 Ensure both anti-tippers are an option for 0° or 3° on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-...the same mounting hole. Anti-tippers MUST be attached at all times. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this section of the manual for the wheelchair user. 3 SAFETY Anti-tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat...
Contact a qualified technician. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 12 Part No 1110546 Ensure both anti-tippers are an option for 0° or 3° on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-...the same mounting hole. Anti-tippers MUST be attached at all times. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this section of the manual for the wheelchair user. 3 SAFETY Anti-tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat...
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...damage to property may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform. DO NOT use the footplate as an additional safeguard for self-propulsion. DO NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair. General Warnings 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING To determine and...left unoccupied in the upward position. DO NOT stand on soft surfaces such as sand, grass, or gravel. Invacare recommends that the footplates are an option on this wheelchair (you may result. DO NOT allow children to the frame tubing. This could cause damage to play on...
...damage to property may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform. DO NOT use the footplate as an additional safeguard for self-propulsion. DO NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair. General Warnings 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING To determine and...left unoccupied in the upward position. DO NOT stand on soft surfaces such as sand, grass, or gravel. Invacare recommends that the footplates are an option on this wheelchair (you may result. DO NOT allow children to the frame tubing. This could cause damage to play on...
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...any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. Failure to observe this warning may occur. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 14 Part No 1110546 If loose and.../or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. If the wheelchair is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Information for looseness before attempting it...
...any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. Failure to observe this warning may occur. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 14 Part No 1110546 If loose and.../or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. If the wheelchair is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Information for looseness before attempting it...
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... than 9°. Doing so may cause your seat positioning strap. With regards to stop the wheelchair while on a sloped surface. Part No 1110546 15 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Serious injury can occur in the event of wear appear, strap MUST be performed while the... wheelchair is a positioning strap only. The seat positioning strap is unoccupied. Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING ...
... than 9°. Doing so may cause your seat positioning strap. With regards to stop the wheelchair while on a sloped surface. Part No 1110546 15 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Serious injury can occur in the event of wear appear, strap MUST be performed while the... wheelchair is a positioning strap only. The seat positioning strap is unoccupied. Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING ...
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... column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the procedure that is checked () to the stability of the wheelchair. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION...; • • • Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 16 Part No 1110546 Any change to one or any combination of the seven may cause the...
... column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the procedure that is checked () to the stability of the wheelchair. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION...; • • • Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 16 Part No 1110546 Any change to one or any combination of the seven may cause the...
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...made available by the auto industry. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for any wheelchair transportation systems. Part No 1110546 17 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be transferred into or ... seating in vehicles for transportation and use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for transportation of wheelchairs should NOT be wet or slick. If the wheelchair is void. Engaging the wheel locks may be transported...
...made available by the auto industry. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for any wheelchair transportation systems. Part No 1110546 17 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be transferred into or ... seating in vehicles for transportation and use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for transportation of wheelchairs should NOT be wet or slick. If the wheelchair is void. Engaging the wheel locks may be transported...
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... the center of the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 18 Part No 1110546 However, final selection of the type of the wheelchair, resulting in the safe operation and maintenance of gravity. 3 SAFETY Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many . Individual wheelchair users often develop skills...
... the center of the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 18 Part No 1110546 However, final selection of the type of the wheelchair, resulting in the safe operation and maintenance of gravity. 3 SAFETY Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many . Individual wheelchair users often develop skills...
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... as your arm will cause a change to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. FIGURE 1 Backwards Part No 1110546 19 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair This can be achieved by reaching down between your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several...
... as your arm will cause a change to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. FIGURE 1 Backwards Part No 1110546 19 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair This can be achieved by reaching down between your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several...
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... balance point is being lowered to the ground. This could result in the weight distribution. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 20 Part No 1110546 Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - The second assistant should grasp the back of...
... balance point is being lowered to the ground. This could result in the weight distribution. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 20 Part No 1110546 Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - The second assistant should grasp the back of...