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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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© 2011 Invacare Corporation. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 2 Part No 1110546 All rights reserved. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare.
© 2011 Invacare Corporation. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 2 Part No 1110546 All rights reserved. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. 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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... in death or serious injury. ƽ ! CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in personal injury or property damage. Part No 1110546 5 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use.
... in death or serious injury. ƽ ! CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in personal injury or property damage. Part No 1110546 5 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use.
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... shall be limited to our factory without our prior consent. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 6 Part No 1110546 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED...
... shall be limited to our factory without our prior consent. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 6 Part No 1110546 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED...
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... avoir installé les antibascules. No. 1091554 ! WARNING Refer to the Owner's Manual for proper anti-tipper setting. ! No. 1091552 Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations Serial Number Label located on X-Brace that attaches at the left hip. 2 OVERVIEW Crossmember Part No 1110546 On...
... avoir installé les antibascules. No. 1091554 ! WARNING Refer to the Owner's Manual for proper anti-tipper setting. ! No. 1091552 Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations Serial Number Label located on X-Brace that attaches at the left hip. 2 OVERVIEW Crossmember Part No 1110546 On...
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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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... front riggings. These heights can vary +/- 1/4 inch due to Lock* (Hemi) 8x1 inch Solid Rubber Vinyl - Weights based on urethane tires. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 10 Part No 1110546 The seat-to-floor heights are standard for this model. ** - 2 OVERVIEW Tracer EX2 Wheel Locks Caster Size Upholstery Frame Colors Weight...*** (Approx) Permanent Arm: Removable Arm: Weight Limit Push to Lock* (Adult), Pull to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances. *** - Weights will vary depending on how the wheelchair is equipped.
... front riggings. These heights can vary +/- 1/4 inch due to Lock* (Hemi) 8x1 inch Solid Rubber Vinyl - Weights based on urethane tires. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 10 Part No 1110546 The seat-to-floor heights are standard for this model. ** - 2 OVERVIEW Tracer EX2 Wheel Locks Caster Size Upholstery Frame Colors Weight...*** (Approx) Permanent Arm: Removable Arm: Weight Limit Push to Lock* (Adult), Pull to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances. *** - Weights will vary depending on how the wheelchair is equipped.
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... the manual. A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this equipment - ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are unable to use this wheelchair. Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a...specifically indicated in conjunction with this product. 3.1 General Guidelines ƽ ƽ ! Part No 1110546 11 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Also, a qualified technician MUST ...
... the manual. A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this equipment - ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are unable to use this wheelchair. Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a...specifically indicated in conjunction with this product. 3.1 General Guidelines ƽ ƽ ! Part No 1110546 11 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Also, a qualified technician MUST ...
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Inasmuch as a safeguard for the wheelchair user. Refer 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 correct usage and adjustment. Ensure both anti-...manual for 0° or 3° on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may not provide the same level of protection against tip over. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 12 Part No 1110546 3 SAFETY Anti-tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are adjusted to the same mounting hole. Anti-tippers MUST ...
Inasmuch as a safeguard for the wheelchair user. Refer 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 correct usage and adjustment. Ensure both anti-...manual for 0° or 3° on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may not provide the same level of protection against tip over. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 12 Part No 1110546 3 SAFETY Anti-tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are adjusted to the same mounting hole. Anti-tippers MUST ...
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...operate on the frame of the wheelchair. ALWAYS use the footplate as an additional safeguard for self-propulsion. Invacare recommends that the footplates are an option on this wheelchair (you may result. Part No 1110546 13 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair When getting in a public ...place. DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways. DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair user. Inasmuch as sand, ...
...operate on the frame of the wheelchair. ALWAYS use the footplate as an additional safeguard for self-propulsion. Invacare recommends that the footplates are an option on this wheelchair (you may result. Part No 1110546 13 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair When getting in a public ...place. DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways. DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair user. Inasmuch as sand, ...
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...) parts. When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use . Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. If the wheelchair is required, remember to use good body mechanics. 3 SAFETY Hand Grips ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants ... lightly dampened with cool water. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Information for looseness before attempting it alone. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 14 Part No 1110546 When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before using the...
...) parts. When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use . Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. If the wheelchair is required, remember to use good body mechanics. 3 SAFETY Hand Grips ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants ... lightly dampened with cool water. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Information for looseness before attempting it alone. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 14 Part No 1110546 When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before using the...
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... noted, all attaching hardware is an option on this equipment by the user. The seat positioning strap is unoccupied. Part No 1110546 15 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 3 SAFETY Ramps, Slopes, Inclines, and Obstacles ƽ WARNING DO NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with or without the seat positioning...
... noted, all attaching hardware is an option on this equipment by the user. The seat positioning strap is unoccupied. Part No 1110546 15 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 3 SAFETY Ramps, Slopes, Inclines, and Obstacles ƽ WARNING DO NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with or without the seat positioning...
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...SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS 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. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. When changes to...; • • • Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 16 Part No 1110546
...SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS 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. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. When changes to...; • • • Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 16 Part No 1110546
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... for bodily injury or damage to stop a moving vehicle of any wheelchair transportation systems. Part No 1110546 17 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Wheel Locks ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair and the warranty is void. As of this date, the Department... of a user while in a wheelchair, in vehicles for transportation and use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind while in wheelchairs. It is equipped with wheel locks. If the wheelchair is Invacare's position that may be wet or...
... for bodily injury or damage to stop a moving vehicle of any wheelchair transportation systems. Part No 1110546 17 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Wheel Locks ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair and the warranty is void. As of this date, the Department... of a user while in a wheelchair, in vehicles for transportation and use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind while in wheelchairs. It is equipped with wheel locks. If the wheelchair is Invacare's position that may be wet or...
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... described in this manual are comfortable in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. 3 SAFETY Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many . However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be heeded. Techniques in this information only as you DO NOT move...
... described in this manual are comfortable in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. 3 SAFETY Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many . However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be heeded. Techniques in this information only as you DO NOT move...
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...front casters forward to reach objects if you , as possible to tip over . FIGURE 1 Backwards Part No 1110546 19 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING DO NOT shift your safety. This can be achieved by reaching down between your... particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in and out of the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to create the longest possible wheelbase. Forward Position the front casters so that they are pointing in a straight...
...front casters forward to reach objects if you , as possible to tip over . FIGURE 1 Backwards Part No 1110546 19 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING DO NOT shift your safety. This can be achieved by reaching down between your... particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in and out of the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to create the longest possible wheelbase. Forward Position the front casters so that they are pointing in a straight...
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... Tubes Method 2 - The second assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 20 Part No 1110546 Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of all wheels and/or pinch points. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes This method requires two assistants. Method 1 - Step...
... Tubes Method 2 - The second assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 20 Part No 1110546 Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of all wheels and/or pinch points. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes This method requires two assistants. Method 1 - Step...