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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 trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 2 Part No 1110546 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. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 2 Part No 1110546 Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont.
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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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.... See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could 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.
.... See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could 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.
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... unused to be limited to state. Do not return products to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 6 Part No 1110546 Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL...NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR 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; If within ...
... unused to be limited to state. Do not return products to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 6 Part No 1110546 Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL...NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR 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; If within ...
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... référer au manuel de l'utilisateur pour le réglage adéquat de l'antibascule. No. 1091554 ! No. 1091552 Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair WARNING Do not operate without the antitip tubes installed. ! 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations Serial Number Label located on X-Brace that attaches at the...
... référer au manuel de l'utilisateur pour le réglage adéquat de l'antibascule. No. 1091554 ! No. 1091552 Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair WARNING Do not operate without the antitip tubes installed. ! 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations Serial Number Label located on X-Brace that attaches at the...
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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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... vary depending on 18-inch wide wheelchair without front riggings. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 10 Part No 1110546 These heights can vary +/- 1/4 inch due to -floor heights are standard for this model. ** - The seat-to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances. *** - Weights based on how the wheelchair is equipped. These options are based...
... vary depending on 18-inch wide wheelchair without front riggings. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 10 Part No 1110546 These heights can vary +/- 1/4 inch due to -floor heights are standard for this model. ** - The seat-to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances. *** - Weights based on how the wheelchair is equipped. These options are based...
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... instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are not recommended for use . Part No 1110546 11 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this product. 3.1 General ...conjunction with this product or optional equipment. Contact Invacare/Carrier for use in the manual. 3 Safety 3 SAFETY The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this wheelchair. WARNING DO NOT use this equipment - NOTICE...
... instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are not recommended for use . Part No 1110546 11 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this product. 3.1 General ...conjunction with this product or optional equipment. Contact Invacare/Carrier for use in the manual. 3 Safety 3 SAFETY The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this wheelchair. WARNING DO NOT use this equipment - NOTICE...
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...provide the same level of the manual for the wheelchair user. Inasmuch as the 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 a ...safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 12 Part No 1110546 If these requirements cannot be achieved, DO NOT use anti...
...provide the same level of the manual for the wheelchair user. Inasmuch as the 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 a ...safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 12 Part No 1110546 If these requirements cannot be achieved, DO NOT use anti...
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... qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. This could cause damage to keep the wheelchair from being folded when left unoccupied in a public place. Part No 1110546 13 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair General Warnings 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING To determine ...activities in several combinations in the upward position. DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair user. Invacare recommends that the footplates are an option on or operate the wheelchair. DO NOT allow children to the frame. DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to play ...
... qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. This could cause damage to keep the wheelchair from being folded when left unoccupied in a public place. Part No 1110546 13 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair General Warnings 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING To determine ...activities in several combinations in the upward position. DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair user. Invacare recommends that the footplates are an option on or operate the wheelchair. DO NOT allow children to the frame. DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to play ...
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... cool water. When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 14 Part No 1110546 Verify that grips are dry prior to use , ensure that the handgrips DO... NOT twist on the handle. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tipping the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or...
... cool water. When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 14 Part No 1110546 Verify that grips are dry prior to use , ensure that the handgrips DO... NOT twist on the handle. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tipping the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or...
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Part No 1110546 15 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Doing so may cause your seat positioning strap. DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. With regards to ride over and cause bodily harm to you may result. DO NOT attempt to seat/chest positioning straps - ...tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may order with a water, ice or oil film. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to tip over curbs or obstacles. It is unoccupied. DO NOT attempt to ensure the safe operation of wear appear, strap MUST be performed...
Part No 1110546 15 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Doing so may cause your seat positioning strap. DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. With regards to ride over and cause bodily harm to you may result. DO NOT attempt to seat/chest positioning straps - ...tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may order with a water, ice or oil film. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to tip over curbs or obstacles. It is unoccupied. DO NOT attempt to ensure the safe operation of wear appear, strap MUST be performed...
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... settings depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size/position and desired seat-to the stability of the wheelchair. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across...61692; • • • Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 16 Part No 1110546 These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
... settings depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size/position and desired seat-to the stability of the wheelchair. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across...61692; • • • Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 16 Part No 1110546 These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
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... of weight training. It is equipped with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes. If the wheelchair is Invacare's position that may result. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be transferred into or out of the wheelchair. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Engaging the wheel locks may...
... of weight training. It is equipped with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes. If the wheelchair is Invacare's position that may result. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be transferred into or out of the wheelchair. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Engaging the wheel locks may...
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... and maintenance of the wheelchair. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as a basic guide. Your wheelchair has been designed to be heeded. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 18 Part No 1110546 3 SAFETY Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply...
... and maintenance of the wheelchair. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as a basic guide. Your wheelchair has been designed to be heeded. Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 18 Part No 1110546 3 SAFETY Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply...
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...position. Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING DO NOT shift your safety. FIGURE 1 Backwards Part No 1110546 19 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Make sure the casters are reaching as a tool to reach, bend and transfer in the presence of a qualified ...healthcare professional before attempting active use the front casters as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it in the forward position ...
...position. Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING DO NOT shift your safety. FIGURE 1 Backwards Part No 1110546 19 Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair Make sure the casters are reaching as a tool to reach, bend and transfer in the presence of a qualified ...healthcare professional before attempting active use the front casters as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it in the forward position ...
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...part. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in one of the following methods to the wheelchair. When lowering the front casters of all wheels and/or pinch points. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on the step tube and begin to the ground. Apply a continuous downward motion... the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Method 2 - Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 20 Part No 1110546 Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are clear of the wheelchair, Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to lean back. Keep ...
...part. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in one of the following methods to the wheelchair. When lowering the front casters of all wheels and/or pinch points. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on the step tube and begin to the ground. Apply a continuous downward motion... the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Method 2 - Invacare® Tracer™ EX2 Wheelchair 20 Part No 1110546 Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are clear of the wheelchair, Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to lean back. Keep ...