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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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All rights reserved. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 2 Part No 1110546 Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®.
All rights reserved. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 2 Part No 1110546 Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. 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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... property damage. 1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. Part No 1110546 5 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair
... property damage. 1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. Part No 1110546 5 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair
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... WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 6 Part No 1110546 LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF...
... WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 6 Part No 1110546 LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF...
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... PAS utiliser sans d'abord avoir installé les antibascules. WARNING Refer to the Owner's Manual for proper anti-tipper setting. ! No. 1091552 Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair AVERTISSEMENT Se référer au manuel de l'utilisateur pour le réglage adéquat de l'antibascule. No. 1091554 !
... PAS utiliser sans d'abord avoir installé les antibascules. WARNING Refer to the Owner's Manual for proper anti-tipper setting. ! No. 1091552 Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair AVERTISSEMENT Se référer au manuel de l'utilisateur pour le réglage adéquat de l'antibascule. No. 1091554 !
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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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Weights will vary depending on 18-inch wide wheelchair without front riggings. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 10 Part No 1110546 Weights based on how the wheelchair is equipped. These options are based on urethane tires. 2 OVERVIEW Tracer EX2 Wheel Locks Caster Size Upholstery Frame Colors Weight *** (Approx) Permanent Arm: Removable Arm: ...
Weights will vary depending on 18-inch wide wheelchair without front riggings. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 10 Part No 1110546 Weights based on how the wheelchair is equipped. These options are based on urethane tires. 2 OVERVIEW Tracer EX2 Wheel Locks Caster Size Upholstery Frame Colors Weight *** (Approx) Permanent Arm: Removable Arm: ...
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... up of this equipment - Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for shipping damage and test before attempting to use with Invacare products. Contact Invacare/Carrier for further instruction. Part No 1110546 11 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ACCESSORIES WARNINGS...
... up of this equipment - Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for shipping damage and test before attempting to use with Invacare products. Contact Invacare/Carrier for further instruction. Part No 1110546 11 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ACCESSORIES WARNINGS...
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... anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to-floor heights. Refer to the chart in this wheelchair (You may not provide the same level of adjustment holes. Inasmuch as a safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. Anti-tippers MUST ... surfaces. 3 SAFETY Anti-tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are adjusted to the same mounting hole. Contact a qualified technician. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 12 Part No 1110546 If these requirements cannot be fully engaged and release buttons fully protruding out of protection against tip over....
... anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to-floor heights. Refer to the chart in this wheelchair (You may not provide the same level of adjustment holes. Inasmuch as a safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. Anti-tippers MUST ... surfaces. 3 SAFETY Anti-tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are adjusted to the same mounting hole. Contact a qualified technician. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 12 Part No 1110546 If these requirements cannot be fully engaged and release buttons fully protruding out of protection against tip over....
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... may result. This could cause damage to property may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. ALWAYS use the footplate as an additional safeguard for self-propulsion. ...Inasmuch as sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair. Serious injury or damage to the frame tubing. Part No 1110546 13 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair DO NOT allow children to play on soft surfaces such as the handrims are in...
... may result. This could cause damage to property may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. ALWAYS use the footplate as an additional safeguard for self-propulsion. ...Inasmuch as sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair. Serious injury or damage to the frame tubing. Part No 1110546 13 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair DO NOT allow children to play on soft surfaces such as the handrims are in...
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... the cane assembly. 3 SAFETY Hand Grips ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants ƽ WARNING When assistance to the wheelchair user is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure ...that grips are dry prior to use. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 14 Part No 1110546 When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use good body mechanics. Failure to use only a clean ...
... the cane assembly. 3 SAFETY Hand Grips ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants ƽ WARNING When assistance to the wheelchair user is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure ...that grips are dry prior to use. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 14 Part No 1110546 When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use good body mechanics. Failure to use only a clean ...
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... of wear appear, strap MUST be performed while the wheelchair is required to stop the wheelchair while on an incline. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on a sloped surface. With regards to tip over curbs or obstacles. Part No 1110546 15 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair If signs of the DME dealer, therapists and other...
... of wear appear, strap MUST be performed while the wheelchair is required to stop the wheelchair while on an incline. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on a sloped surface. With regards to tip over curbs or obstacles. Part No 1110546 15 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair If signs of the DME dealer, therapists and other...
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...anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the seven may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. The various seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on rear wheel size, rear...61692; • • • Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 16 Part No 1110546 These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across...
...anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the seven may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. The various seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on rear wheel size, rear...61692; • • • Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 16 Part No 1110546 These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across...
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... handles, the wheel lock extension handles MUST be transported in vehicles for any kind of any wheelchair transportation systems. Part No 1110546 17 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into appropriate seating in vehicles of weight training. If occupant uses...be liable for transportation of any tie-down systems for bodily injury or damage to disengage. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel Locks ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the side, otherwise injury...
... handles, the wheel lock extension handles MUST be transported in vehicles for any kind of any wheelchair transportation systems. Part No 1110546 17 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into appropriate seating in vehicles of weight training. If occupant uses...be liable for transportation of any tie-down systems for bodily injury or damage to disengage. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel Locks ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the side, otherwise injury...
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... for him/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. 3.2 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety and handling of the wheelchair require the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as you DO NOT move beyond the center of the wheelchair. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for all warnings...
... for him/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. 3.2 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety and handling of the wheelchair require the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as you DO NOT move beyond the center of the wheelchair. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for all warnings...
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... extended as far forward as a tool to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. Reach back only as far as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to reach objects if you are pointing in the forward position whenever you , as possible to reach, bend and transfer... be achieved by reaching down between your safety. DO NOT attempt to tip over the top of the armrests. FIGURE 1 Backwards Part No 1110546 19 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase.
... extended as far forward as a tool to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. Reach back only as far as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to reach objects if you are pointing in the forward position whenever you , as possible to reach, bend and transfer... be achieved by reaching down between your safety. DO NOT attempt to tip over the top of the armrests. FIGURE 1 Backwards Part No 1110546 19 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase.
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... injury to the occupant and/or damage to lean back. Push the wheelchair forward until the balance point is being lowered to the ground. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 20 Part No 1110546 3 SAFETY Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be positioned at the front of...
... injury to the occupant and/or damage to lean back. Push the wheelchair forward until the balance point is being lowered to the ground. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 20 Part No 1110546 3 SAFETY Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be positioned at the front of...