Tracer EX2 - Invacare

1 Owner s Operator and Maintenance ManualDEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the : BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit EX2 Tracer EX22 Part No. 1110546 WARNINGA QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING (1) THE OWNER S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND (2) THE SEATING SYSTEM S MANUAL (IF APPLICABLE). IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT Invacare TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING (1) THE OWNER S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL, (2) THE SERVICE MANUAL (IF APPLICABLE) AND (3) THE SEATING SYSTEM S MANUAL (IF APPLICABLE).

2 IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT Invacare TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are available on OF CONTENTSPart No. 11105463 Tracer EX2 TABLE OF CONTENTSREGISTER YOUR PRODUCT .. 6 SPECIAL NOTES .. 9 LABEL LOCATION .. 11 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .. 12 SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES .. 13 Stability - All Models .. Training ..15 Weight 2 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS .. 16 Safety/Handling of and With Everyday Note to Wheelchair Assistants ..17 Reaching, Leaning and Bending and Leaning 1 - Wheelchair With Step 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes .. To and From Other Seats ..21 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair ..22 Unfolding ..22 Folding Hammock or Sling Seat Models..24 SECTION 3 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING .. 25 Safety Inspection Initially.

3 25 Inspect/Adjust Weekly ..26 Inspect/Adjust Monthly ..26 Inspect/Adjust Periodically ..27 TABLE OF CONTENTST racer EX24 Part No. 1110546 TABLE OF ..28 Maintenance Safety Precautions ..28 Suggested Maintenance Procedures ..28 SECTION 4 FRONT RIGGINGS .. 29 Installing/Removing Front Riggings ..29 Adjusting Footplate Button ..30 Bolt-In-Place ..30 Fixed Elevating Legrest Impact Guards/Calf Strap ..32 Replacing Heel Loop ..33 SECTION 5 ARMS .. 35 Adjusting Armrest Armrests ..36 Removing 6 SEAT AND BACK .. 37 Replacing Back Upholstery ..37 Replacing Seat Upholstery ..37 Adjusting the Seat Front Lower Mounting Hardware ..40 Removing Upper Mounting Hardware ..40 SECTION 7 REAR WHEELS .. 41 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels ..41 Permanent Axles ..41 Replacing Rear Wheel Rear Wheel 8 FRONT CASTERS .. 43 TABLE OF CONTENTSPart No. 11105465 Tracer EX2 TABLE OF CONTENTSI nstalling/Replacing Six or Eight-Inch Front Casters and Forks.

4 43 Adjusting Forks ..44 Replacing Front Front Caster Tire ..45 SECTION 9 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS .. 46 Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers ..46 Installing Anti-Tippers ..46 Adjusting the Disk Wheel Locks ..48 Using Patient Operated Disk Wheel Patient-Operated Wheel Locks ..49 SECTION 10 SEAT TO FLOOR .. 50 Changing Seat-to-Floor 11 OPTIONS .. 52 Installing Amputee Crutch and Cane Carrier ..53 Installing the Seat Positioning WARRANTY .. 55 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCTT racer EX26 Part No. 1110546 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCTThe benefits of registering:1. Safeguard your Ensure long term maintenance and servicing of your Receive updates with product information, maintenance tips, and industry Invacare can contact you or your provider, if servicing is needed on your It will enable Invacare to improve product designs based on your input and ONLINE at or - Complete and mail the form on the next pageAny registration information you submit will be used by Invacare Corporation only, and protected as required by applicable laws and No.

5 11105467 Tracer EX2 Name _____Address _____City _____ State/Province _____Zip/Postal Code _____Email _____ Phone No. _____Invacare Model No. _____ Serial No. _____Purchased From _____ Date of Purchase: _____1. Method of purchase: (check all that apply) Medicare Insurance Medicaid Other_____2. This product was purchased for use by: (check one) Self Parent Spouse Other3. Product was purchased for use at: Home Facility Other4. I purchased an Invacare product because: Price Features (list features) _____5. Who referred you to Invacare products? (check all that apply) Doctor Therapist Friend Relative Dealer/Provider Other_____ Advertisement (circle one): TV, Radio, Magazine, Newspaper No Referral_____6. What additional features, if any, would you like to see on this product?_____7. Would you like information sent to you about Invacare products that may be available for aparticular medical condition?

6 Yes NoIf yes, please list any condition(s) here and we will send you information by email and/or mail aboutany available Invacare products that may help treat, care for or manage such condition(s):_____8. Would you like to receive updated information via email or regular mail about the Invacarehome medical products sold by Invacare 's dealers? Yes No9. What would you like to see on the Invacare website?_____10. Would you like to be part of future online surveys for Invacare products? Yes No11. User's Year of birth:_____If at any time you wish not to receive future mailings from us, please contact us at Invacare Corporation,CRM Department, 39400 Taylor Parkway, Elyria, OH 44035, or fax to 877-619-7996 and we will removeyou from our mailing find more information about our products, visit REGISTRATION FORMR egister ONLINE at - or -Complete and mail this formCut Along LineFoldhereFoldhereTracer EX28 Part No.

7 1110546p p g 2e 2v s 2 2 2p 2 2 2f 2w SPECIAL NOTESPart No. 11105469 Tracer EX2 SPECIAL NOTESS ignal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the following table for definitions of the signal INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT USERAs a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTSW heelchair users should NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any is Invacare s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry.

8 Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation POSITIONING STRAPALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced restraints - seat positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seating restraint is required to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the user. Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall from a WORDMEANINGDANGERD anger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property NOTEST racer EX210 Part No.

9 1110546 WARNINGI nvacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare LOCATIONPart No. 111054611 Tracer EX2 LABEL LOCATIONIMPORTANT NOTICEThe wheel locks on this wheelchair have beenpre-set at the factory to comply with theVeterans Administration functional of the Federal Register, If these wheel locks do not meetyour needs, follow instructions below.! CAUTIONAny wheel lock adjustments should embedwheel lock shoe at least 1/8" into tire whenlocked (3/16" on pneumatic tires).INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEELLOCK ADJUSTMENTS1. Loosen wheel lock mounting fastener,which runs through mounting bracket Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheellock shoe is embedded into tire material atleast 1/8" when handle is engaged to thelock position (3/16" for pneumatic tires).

10 3. Tighten mounting fastener to securemounting bracket in desired location andrecheck lock shoe Inspect for correct locking action BEFORE actual to Owner's Manualfor proper NOT OPERATE WITHOUTTHE ANTI-TIP 5/98P/N 60106X144 CrossmemberLower Frame TubeNOTE: On all adjustable anti-tippersTYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERST racer EX212 Part No. 1110546 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS*NOTE: These options are standard for this model.**NOTE: The seat-to-floor heights are based on urethane tires. These heights can vary +/- -inch due to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances.**NOTE: Weights based on 18-inch wide wheelchair without front riggings. Weights will vary depending on how wheelchair is EX2 OVERALL WIDTHPERMANENT ARM:REMOVABLE ARM:23 , 25 , 27 inches24 , 26 , 28 inchesOVERALL DEPTH (WITH RIGGINGS)31-7/8-inchesSEAT WIDTH16, 18 or 20 inchesSEAT DEPTHSA FRAME:FF FRAME:16 inches16 inchesSEAT-TO-FLOOR (WITH 24-INCH WHEELS)ADULT: (SA FRAME):ADULT: (FF FRAME):HEMI: (SA FRAME):19-1/2 inches21 inches17-1/2/ inchesBACK STYLEF ixedBACK HEIGHT16 inchesARM STYLESF ixed or Adjustable Height; Desk or Full Length; Per-manent or RemovableFRONT RIGGINGSS wingaways Footrests, Elevating Legrests, (Not Avail-able On FF Frame)REAR AXLEP ermanentREAR WHEELS24-inch Composite or UrethaneHANDRIMSC omposite*WHEEL LOCKSPush to Lock* (Adult), Pull to Lock* (Hemi)CASTER SIZE8x1-inch Solid RubberUPHOLSTERYV inyl - Midnight BlueFRAME COLORSC hrome* and colorsWEIGHT** (APPROX.)