Invacare TRACER EX2 User manual

Brand: Invacare

Model: TRACER EX2

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual

DEALER: This manual MUST be given to

the user of the wheelchair.

USER:

BEFORE using this wheelchair, read

this manual and save for future reference.

For more information regarding

Invacare products, parts, and services,

please visit www.invacare.com

SPECIAL NOTES ........................................................................................3

LABEL LOCATION .....................................................................................4

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .............................................................5

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ............................................................6

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ....................................9

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING ............................ 15

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS ................................................................ 19

SECTION 5—ARMS .................................................................................. 24

SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK ................................................................. 26

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS ...................................................................... 30

SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS .................................................................. 32

SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS ................................................ 34

SECTION 10—SEAT TO FLOOR ................................................................. 37

SECTION 11—OPTIONS ........................................................................... 38

LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................................. 40

Tracer EX2

Tracer® EX2 2 Part No. 1110546

 WARNING

A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS

WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL

PROCEDURES SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE MANUAL.

WHEELCHAIR 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 RESULT.

DEALERS 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). 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.

 ACCESSORIES WARNING

Invacare 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 products.

NOTE:Updatedversionsofthismanualareavailableonwww.invacare.com.

SPECIAL NOTES

Part No. 1110546 3 Tracer® EX2

SPECIAL NOTES

Signal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words.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

WITHOUT NOTICE.

WHEELCHAIR USER

As 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 selection.

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS

Wheelchair 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 type.

It 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. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.

ALWAYS 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 strap 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,

strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.

With regards to seat/chest positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists

and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap 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 wheelchair.

SIGNAL WORD MEANING

DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious

injury.

WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage,

minor injury or both

LABEL LOCATION

Tracer® EX2 4 Part No. 1110546

LABEL LOCATION

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been

pre-set at the factory to comply with the

Veterans Administration functional Standard

8320.01 of the Federal Register, paragraph

3.2.4.5.3. If these wheel locks do not meet

your needs, follow instructions below.

CAUTION

Any wheel lock adjustments should embed

wheel lock shoe at least 1/8" into tire when

locked (3/16" on pneumatic tires).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL

LOCK ADJUSTMENTS

1. Loosen wheel lock mounting fastener,

which runs through mounting bracket and

frame.

2. Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheel

lock shoe is embedded into tire material at

least 1/8" when handle is engaged to the

lock position (3/16" for pneumatic tires).

3. Tighten mounting fastener to secure

mounting bracket in desired location and

recheck lock shoe embedding.

4. Inspect for correct locking action BEFORE

actual use.

00078X021-0394

Refer to Owner's Manual

for proper anti-tipper

setting.

1085379

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT

THE ANTI-TIP TUBES

INSTALLED.

REV. 5/98

P/N 60106X144

Crossmember

Lower Frame

Tube

NOTE:Onalladjustable

anti‐tippers

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

Part No. 1110546 5 Tracer® EX2

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equipped.

OVERALL WIDTH

PERMANENT ARM:

REMOVABLE ARM:

, 25

, 27

nches

, 26

, 28

inches

OVERALL DEPTH (WITH RIGGINGS)

inches

SEAT WIDTH 16, 18 or 20 inches

SEAT DEPTH

SA FRAME:

FF FRAME:

16 inches

SEAT-TO-FLOOR (WITH 24-INCH

WHEELS)

ADULT: (SA FRAME):

ADULT: (FF FRAME):

HEMI: (SA FRAME):

inches

21 inches

inches

BACK STYLE Fixed

BACK HEIGHT 16 inches

ARM STYLES Fixed or Adjustable Height; Desk or Full Length; Permanent or Removable

FRONT RIGGINGS Swingaways Footrests, Elevating Legrests, (Not Available On FF Frame)

REAR AXLE Permanent

REAR WHEELS 24-inch Composite or Urethane

HANDRIMS Composite*

WHEEL LOCKS Push to Lock* (Adult), Pull to Lock* (Hemi)

CASTER SIZE 8x1-inch Solid Rubber

UPHOLSTERY Vinyl - Midnight Blue

FRAME COLORS Chrome* and colors

WEIGHT*** (APPROX.)

PERMANENT ARM:

REMOVABLE ARM:

36 pounds (SA Frame), 37 pounds (FF Frame)

36 pounds (SA Frame)

SHIPPING WEIGHT*** (APPROX.)

PERMANENT ARM:

REMOVABLE ARM:

pounds (SA Frame), 46

pounds (FF Frame)

pounds (SA Frame)

WEIGHT LIMIT 250 lbs (114 kg)

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

Tracer® EX2 6 Part No. 1110546

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

 WARNING

This section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product.

Stability - All Models

Thesize/positionofthefrontcasters,size/position

oftherearwheels,useofanti‐tippermodel,as

wellastheuserconditiondirectlyrelatetothe

stabilityofthewheelchair.Anychangetooneor

anycombinationofthesixmaycausethe

wheelchairtodecreaseinstability.These

adjustmentsMUSTbeperformedbyaqualified

technician.

Thevariousseat‐to‐floorheightsrequirespecific

settingsdependingonrearwheelsize,rearwheel

positionandfrontcastersize/position.These

adjustmentsMUSTbeperformedbyaqualified

technician.

Anti-Tippers

Anti‐tippersarespecifictothedifferentanglesand/orseat‐to‐floorheights.Refertothechartsin

Installing/AdjustingAnti‐tippersonpage 34forcorrectusageandadjustment.Iftheserequirements

cannotbeachieved,DONOTusethewheelchair.Contactaqualifiedtechnician.Ifchangingthe

seat‐to‐floorheight,thecorrectanti‐tippersMUSTbeusedtomaintaina1

to2inchgroundclearance.

Anti‐tippersMUSTbeattachedatalltimes.Inasmuchastheanti‐tippersareanoptionforonthis

wheelchair(youmayorderwithorwithouttheanti‐tippers),Invacarestronglyrecommendsordering

theanti‐tippersasasafeguardforthewheelchairuser.

ALWAYSuseanti‐tippers.Whenoutdoorsonwet,softgroundorongravelsurfaces,antitippersmay

notprovidethesamelevelofprotectionagainsttipover.ExtracautionMUSTbeobservedwhen

traversingsuchsurfaces.

Operating Information

Afteranyadjustments,repairorserviceandbeforeuse,makesureallattachinghardwareistightened

securely‐otherwiseinjuryordamagemayresult.

Unlessotherwisenoted,allserviceandadjustmentshouldbeperformedwhilethewheelchairis

unoccupied.

Avoidstoringorusingthewheelchairnearopenflameorcombustibleproducts.Seriousinjuryor

damagetopropertymayresult.

ALWAYSkeephandsandfingersclearofmovingpartstoavoidinjury.

Todetermineandestablishyourparticularsafetylimits,practicebending,reachingandtransferring

activitiesinseveralcombinationsinthepresenceofaqualifiedhealthcareprofessionalbefore

attemptingactiveuseofthewheelchair.

NOTE:Whenchangesto the

lefthandcolumnoccur,foll ow

acrossthechartandreferto the

procedur ethatischecked(



)to

maintaintheproperstability,

safetyandhandlingofthe

wheelchair.

CASTER SIZE

CASTER POSITION

WHEEL SIZE

WHEEL POSITION

ANTI-TIPPERS

USER CONDITION

CASTER SIZE

•XXXXX

CASTER POSITION

X•XXXX

WHEEL SIZE

XX • X XX

ANTI-TIPPERS

XXX • XX

USER CONDITION

XXX X X•

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

Part No. 1110546 7 Tracer® EX2

Whencleaningrearcaneorhandgripareasuseonlyacleantowellightlydampenedwithcoolwater.

Verifythatgripsaredrypriortouse.Useofsoaporammoniabasedcleaningsolutionswillresultinthe

handgripsslidingoffthecaneassembly.Failuretoobservethiswarningmayresultininjurytotheuser

orbystanders.

Ifthewheelchairisexposedtoextremetemperature(above100°Forbelow32°F),highhumidityand/or

becomeswet,priortouse,ensurethatthehandgripsdonottwistonthehandle.Otherwise,damageor

injurymayoccur.

DONOTtraverse,climborgodownrampsorslopesgreaterthan9°.

DONOTattempttomoveupordownaninclinewithawater,iceoroilfilm.

DONOToperateonroads,streetsorhighways.

DONOTattempttorideovercurbsorobstacles.Doingsomaycauseyourwheelchairtotipoverand

causebodilyharmtoyouordamagetothewheelchair.

DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhavetomoveforwardintheseat.

DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhavetopickthemupfromthefloorbyreachingdownbetween

yourknees.

DONOTleanoverthetopofthebackupholsterytoreachobjectsbehindyou,asthismaycausethe

wheelchairtotipover.

DONOTshiftyourweightorsittingpositiontowarddirectionyouarereachingasthewheelchairmay

tipover.

DONOTattempttostopamovingwheelchairwithwheellocks.Wheellocksarenotbrakes.

DONOTtipthewheelchairwithoutassistance.

DONOTuseanescalatortomoveawheelchairbetweenfloors.Seriousbodilyinjurymayoccur.

Beforeattemptingtotransferinoroutofthewheelchair,everyprecautionshouldbetakentoreduce

thegapdistance.Turnbothcastersparalleltotheobjectyouaretransferringonto.Whentransferring

toandfromthewheelchair, ALWAYSengagebothwheellocks.

DONOTattempttoliftthewheelchairbyanyremovable(detachable)parts.Liftingbymeansofany

removable(detachable)partsofthewheelchairmayresultininjurytotheuserordamagetothe

wheelchair.

DONOTstandontheframeofthewheelchair.

DONOTusethefootplateasaplatform.Whengettinginoroutofthewheelchair,makesurethatthe

footplatesareintheupwardposition.

ALWAYSusethehandrimsforself‐propulsion.Inasmuchasthehandrimsareanoptiononthis

wheelchair(youmayorderwithorwithoutthehandrims),Invacarestronglyrecommendsorderingthe

handrimsasanadditionalsafeguardforthewheelchairuser.

Makesuredetentballsofthequick‐releasepinarefullyreleasedbeforeoperatingthewheelchair.

ALWAYS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

IMMEDIATELY.

ThedetentballsMUSTbeprotrudingpastthetopoftheseatplateassemblyforapositivelock.

Keepdetentballsclean.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

Tracer® EX2 8 Part No. 1110546

Weight Training/Weight Limitation

Invacaredoesnotrecommendtheuseofitswheelchairsasaweighttrainingapparatus.Invacare

wheelchairshavenotbeendesignedortestedasaseatforanykindofweighttraining.Ifoccupantuses

saidwheelchairasaweighttrainingapparatus,Invacareshallnotbeliableforbodilyinjuryordamage

tothewheelchairandthewarrantyisvoid.

TheTracerEX2wheelchairhasaweightlimitationof250lbs(114kg).

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Part No. 1110546 9 Tracer® EX2

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs

Safetyandhandlingofthewheelchairrequiretheclose attentionofthewheelchairuseraswellastheassistant.Thismanual

pointsoutthemostcommonproceduresandtechniquesinvolvedinthesafeoperationandmaintenanceofthewheelchair.

Itisimportanttopracticeandmasterthesesafetechniquesuntilyou

arecomfortableinmaneuveringaroundthefrequently

encounteredarchitecturalbarriers.

Usethisinformationonlyasabasicguide.Thetechniquesthatarediscussedonthefollowingpageshavebeenused

successfullybymany.

Individualwheelchairusersoftendevelopskillstodealwithdailylivingactivitiesthatmaydifferfromthosedescribed

in

thismanual.Invacarerecognizesandencourageseachindividualtotrywhatworksbestforhim/herinovercoming

architecturalobstaclesthattheymayencounter.However,allwarningsandcautionsgiveninthi smanualMUSTbeheeded.

Te chniquesinthismanualareastartingpoint forthenewwheelchairuserandassistant

with“safety”asthe mostimportant

considerationforall.

Stability and Balance

 WARNING

ALWAYS 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 rec-

ommends 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 IMMEDIATELY.

Toassurestabilityandproperoperationofyourwheelchair,youMUSTmaintainproperbalanceatalltimes.Your

wheelchairhasbeendesignedtoremainuprightandstableduringnormaldailyactivitiesaslongasyoudonotmove

beyondthecenterofgrav ity.

Virtuallyallactivitieswhichinvolvemovementinthe

wheelchairhaveaneffectonthecenterofgravity.Invacare

recommendsusingseat/chestpositioningstrapsforadditionalsafetywhileinvolvedinactivitiesthatshiftyourweight.

DONOTleanforwardoutofthewheelchairanyfurtherthanthelengthofthearmrests.Makesurethecastersarepointing

intheforward

positionwheneveryouleanforward.Thiscanbeachievedbyadvancingthewheelchairandthenreversing

itinastraightline.

Coping With Everyday Obstacles

Copingwiththeirritationofeverydayobstaclescanbealleviatedsomewhatbylearninghowtomanageyourwheelchair.

Keepinmindyourcenterofgravitytomaintainstabilityandbalance.

A Note to Wheelchair Assistants

Whenassistancetothewheelchairuserisrequired,remembertousegoodbodymechanics.Keepyourbackstraightand

bendyourkneeswhenevertippingthewheelchairortraversingcurbs,orotherimpediments.

DONOTattempttoliftthe wheelchairbyanyremovable(detachable)parts.Liftingbymeansofanyremovable(detachable)

partsofthewheelchairmayresultininjurytotheuserordamagetothewheelchair.

Ifthewheelchairisexposedtoextremetemperature(above100°Forbelow32°F),highhumidityand/orbecomeswet,prior

touse,ensurehandgripsdonottwistonthewheelchair’shandle‐otherwisedamageorinjurymay

occur.

Also,beawareofdetachablepartssuchasarmrestsorlegrests.TheseMUSTNEVERbeusedtomovethewheelchairoras

liftingsupports,astheymaybeinadvertentlyreleased,resultinginpossibleinjurytotheuserand/orassistant(s).

Whenlearninganewassistancetechnique,haveanexperiencedassistanthelpyou

beforeattemptingitalone.

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

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 WARNING

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from

the floor by reaching down between your knees.

The size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of anti-tipper model, as

well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any

combination of the six may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST

be performed by a qualified technician.

Manyactivitiesrequirethewheelchairownertoreach,bendandtransferinandoutofthewheelchair.Thesemovements

willcauseachangetothenormalbalance, thecenterofgravity,andtheweightdistributionofthewheelchair.Todetermine

andestablishyourparticularsafetylimits,practicebending,reachingandtransferring

activitiesinseveralcombinationsin

thepresenceofaqualifiedhealthcareprofessionalbeforeattemptingactiveuseofthewheelchair.

Properpositioningisessentialforyoursafety.Whenreaching,leaning,orbendingforward,itisimportanttousethefront

castersasatooltomaintainstabilityandbalance.

Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward

 WARNING

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have

to move forward in the seat or pick them up

from the floor by reaching down between your

knees.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.1.

Positionthefrontcasterssothattheyareextendedasfar

forwardaspossibleandengagewheellocks.

FIGURE 2.1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward

Reaching and Leaning Backwards

 WARNING

DO NOT lean over the top of the back uphol-

stery to reach objects behind you, as this may

cause the wheelchair to tip over.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.2.

Positionwheelchairascloseaspossibletothedesired

object.Pointfrontcastersforwardtocreatethelongest

possiblewheelbase.Reachbackonlyasfarasyourarmwill

extendwithoutchangingyoursittingposition.

FIGURE 2.2 Reaching and Leaning Backwards

Tipping

 WARNING

DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.

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Whentippingthewheelchair,anassistantshouldgraspthebackofthewheelchaironanon‐removable(non‐detachable)

part.Informthewheelchairoccupantbeforetippingthewheelchairandremindhim/hertoleanback.Besuretheoccupant’s

feetandhandsareclearofallwheelsand/orpinchpoints.

Aftermastering

thetechniquesoftippingthewheelchair,useoneofthefollowingmethodstotacklecurbs,shortstairs,etc.

Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.3.

Placefootonthesteptubeandbegintotiltthewheelchairtowardyou.Applyacontinuousdownwardmotionuntilthe

balancepointisachievedandthefrontcastersclearthecurb.Atthispoint,theassistantwillfeeladifferenceintheweight

distribution.

 WARNING

When lowering the front casters of the wheel-

chair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the

last few inches to the ground. This could result

in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the

wheelchair.

Rollthewheelchairforwardandslowlylowerthefrontof

thewheelchairinonecontinuousmovementontothe

sidewalk.Pushthewheelchairforwarduntiltherearwheels

rollupandoverthecurb.

FIGURE 2.3 Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes

Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes

 WARNING

ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn,

replace IMMEDIATELY.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.4.

Thismethodrequirestwoassistants.Thesecondassistant

shouldbepositionedatthefrontofthewheelchairlifting

upwardonanon‐removable(non‐detachable)partofthe

wheelchairframewhenliftingthewheelchairand

stabilizingthewheelchairwhenthewheelchairisbeing

lowered

totheground.

Thefirstassistantshouldstandonthesidewalkandturnthe

wheelchairsothattherearwheelsareagainstthecurb.Turn

theanti‐tipperssotheanti‐tipwheelsarepointingup.The

wheelchairshouldbetiltedbacktothebalancepointand,in

onecontinuousupward

movement,therearwheelsshould

bepulledupandoverthecurb.DONOTreturnthefront

casterstothegrounduntilthewheelchairhasbeenpulled

backwardfarenoughforthefrontcasterstocleartheedge

ofthecurb.

FIGURE 2.4 Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step

Tubes

 WARNING

When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few

inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair.

Step Tube

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Rollthewheelchairbackwardandslowlylowerthewheelchairinonecontinuousmovement.Turntheanti‐tipperssothe

anti‐tipwheelsarefacingdown.

Escalators

 WARNING

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.

Stairways

 WARNING

ALWAYS 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 IMMEDIATELY.

DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by

means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or

damage to the wheelchair.

ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn,

replace IMMEDIATELY.

Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the

stairs. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to

moving. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Make

sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.5.

Followthisprocedureformovingthewheelchairbetween

floorswhenanelevatorisnotavailable:

1. Ifnecessary,rotatetheanti‐tipperssothewheelsare

facingup.

2. Afterthewheelchairhasbeentiltedbacktothebalance

point,oneassistant(intherear)backsthe

wheelchair

upagainstthefirststep,whilesecurelygraspinga

non‐removable(non‐detachable)partofthewheelchair

forleverage.

3. Thesecondassistant,withafirmholdona

non‐detachablepartoftheframework,liftsthe

wheelchairupandoverthestairandsteadiesthe 

wheelchairasthefirstassistant

placesonefootonthe

nextstairandrepeatsSTEP1.

4. Thewheelchairshouldnotbelowereduntilthelast

stairhasbeennegotiatedandthewheelchairhasbeen

rolledawayfromthestairway.

5. Ifnecessary,rotatetheanti‐tipperssothewheelsare

facingdown.

FIGURE 2.5 Stairways

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Transferring To and From Other Seats

 WARNING

Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to

reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto. Also

be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving.

CAUTION

When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will help prevent

damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.6.

NOTE:Thisactivitymaybeperformedindependentlyprovided

youhaveadequatemobilityandupperbodystrength.

Positionthewheelchairascloseaspossiblealongsidethe

seattowhichyouare transferring,withthefrontcasters

pointingparalleltoit.Removeorflipupthearmrest.



Engagewheellocks.Swingawayorremovefrontrigging.

Shiftbodyweightintoseatwithtransfer.

Duringindependenttransfer,littleornoseatplatformwill

bebeneathyou.Useatransferboardifatallpossible.

FIGURE 2.6 Transferring To and From Other Seats

Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair

 WARNING

ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.

DO NOT place hand or fingers on the underside of the seat frame rail when opening or closing

the wheelchair.

DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat frame rails are fully

seated into the side frame H-blocks.

Invacare recommends that a non-folding device be installed to keep the wheelchair from being

folded when left unoccupied in a public place.

Unfolding

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.7onpage14.

1. Tiltthewheelchairtowardyou(raisingtheoppositewheelandcasterofftheground/floor).

2. Placeyourhandonthetopoftheseatrailclosesttoyouwheretheseatupholsteryisattached.

3. Pointyourfingersandthumbtotheinsideof

thewheelchair.

4. Pressdownwardonthetopoftheseatrailuntilthewheelchairisfullyopenandtheseatrailsarefullyseatedinthe

H‐blocks.

5. Engagebothwheellocks,openthefootrest/legrestforclearanceandtransferintothewheelchair.RefertoTransferring

ToandFromOtherSeatsonpage 13.

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FIGURE 2.7 Unfolding

Folding Wheelchair

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.8.

1. Swingfootrest/legrestinlockedpositiontothefrontof

thewheelchair.

2. Pivotfootplatesupwardtoverticalposition.

3. Withbothhands,graspthemiddleoftheseat

upholsteryatthefrontandbackedgeandliftup.

CAUTION

DO NOT allow upholstery to hang between

the cross braces.

4. Placeexcessseatupholsteryoverthearmrest.

FIGURE 2.8 Folding Wheelchair

Folding Hammock or Sling Seat Models.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.9.

1. Swingfootrest/legrestandcalfpadsinlockedposition

tothefrontofthewheelchair.

2. Pivotfootplatesupwardtoverticalposition.

3. Withbothhands,graspthemiddleoftheseat

upholsteryatthefrontandbackedgeandliftup.

4. Continuetoclosethewheelchairbygraspingthe



armrestfurthestfromyouandpullingthearmrest

towardsyou.

FIGURE 2.9 Folding Hammock or Sling Seat Models.

Seat Rail

NOTE:DONOTwrapthumbor

fingersundertheseatrail.Point

fingersandthumbtotheinsideof

thewheelchair.

NOTE:Pressdownontheseatrail

andtheseatupholsterywiththe

entirehand.DONOTplaceany

partofthehandundertheseatrail.

H-Blocks

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NOTE:Everysixmonthsorasnecessary,takeyourwheelchairtoaqualified technicianforathoroughinspectionandservicing.Regular

cleaningwillreveallooseorwornpartsandenhancethesmoothoperationofyourwheelchair.Tooperateproperlyandsafely,your

wheelchairMUSTbecaredforjustlikeanyother

vehicle.Routinemaintenancewillextendthelifeandefficiency ofyourwheelchair.

Safety Inspection Checklist

Initialadjustmentsshouldbemadetosuityourp ersonalbodystructureandpreference.Thereafterfollowthese

maintenanceprocedures:

Inspect/Adjust Initially

❑ Ensurethatthewheelchairrollsstraight(noexcessivedragorpulltooneside).

❑ Inspectforlooseormissinghardwareonframeandcrossbraces.

❑ Inspectforbentframeorcrossbraces.

❑ Checkthatthewheellocksdonotinterferewithtireswhenrolling.

❑ Checkthatthewheellockpivotpointsare

freeofwearand looseness.

❑ Checkthatthewheellocksareeasytoengage.

❑ Ensurethatthewheellockspreventthewheelchairfrommovingwhenengaged.

❑ Inspecttheseatandbackforripsandsagging.

❑ Inspecttheseatandbackforlooseorbrokenhardware.

❑ Inspectthebackcanehandgrips

forwear/looseness/deterioration.

❑ Inspectseatp ositioningstrapforanysignsofwear .Ensurebucklelatches.Verifyhardwarethatattachesstraptoframe

issecureandundamaged.Replaceifnecessary.

❑ Inspecttiresforflatspotsandwear.

❑ Checkpneumatictiresforproperinflation.

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, check the wheels and tires periodically for cracks and wear. Replace if

damaged.

❑ Ifequipped,checkthatquick‐releaseaxleslockproperly.Lubricateifnecessary.

❑ Checkthatthereisnoexcessivesidemovementorbindingintherearwheelswhenliftedandspun.

❑ Inspectrearwheelsforcracked,bentorbrokenspokes.

❑ Ensureallspokesareuniformlytight.

❑ Inspecthandrimsforsignsof

roughedgesorpeeling.

❑ Inspectaxleassemblyforpropertensionbyspinningcaster.Castershouldcometoagradualstop.

❑ Adjustfrontcasters/forksbearingsystemifwheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoastop.

❑ Ensurewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.

❑ Checkheadtubelocknutsfortightness.

❑ Inspectcastersfor

cracksandwear.

❑ Inspectfrontcastersforcracked,bentorbrokenspokes.

❑ Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.

❑ Cleanupholsteryandarmrests.

❑ Checkthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Tracer® EX2 16 Part No. 1110546

Inspect/Adjust Weekly

❑ Ensurethatthewheellockspreventthewheelchairfrommovingwhenengaged.

❑ Inspecttiresforflatspotsandwear.

❑ Checkpneumatictiresforproperinflation.

❑ Ifequipped,checkthatquick‐releaseaxleslockproperly.Lubricateifnecessary.

❑ Inspectrearwheelsforcracked,bentorbrokenspokes.

❑ Ensureallspokesare

uniformlytight.

❑ Inspectaxleassemblyforpropertensionbyspinningcaster.Castershouldcometoagradualstop.

❑ Inspectfrontcasterforcracked,bentorbrokenspokes.

❑ Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.

Inspect/Adjust Monthly

❑ Ensurethatthewheelchairrollsstraight(noexcessivedragorpulltooneside).

❑ Checkthatthewheellocksdonotinterferewithtireswhenrolling.

❑ Checkthatthewheellockpivotpointsarefreeofwearand looseness.

❑ Inspectseatandbackforlooseorbrokenhardware.

❑ Inspectseat

positioningstrapforanysignsofwear .Ensurebucklelatches.Verifyhardwarethatattachesstraptoframe

issecureandundamaged.Replaceifnecessary.

❑ Inspectbackcanehandgripsforwear/looseness/deterioration.

❑ Adjustfrontcasters/forksbearingsystemifwheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoastop.

❑ Ensurewheelbearingsarecleanand

freeofmoisture.

❑ Checkheadtubelocknutsfortightness.

Inspect/Adjust Periodically

❑ Inspectframeandcrossbracesforlooseormissinghardware.

❑ Inspectforbentframeorcrossbraces.

❑ Checkthatwheellocksareeasytoengage.

❑ Inspectseatandbacksforripsandsagging.

❑ Checkthatthereisnoexcessivesidemovementorbindingintherearwheelswhenliftedandspun.

❑ Inspect

handrimsforsignsofroughedgesorpeeling.

❑ Adjustfrontcasters/forksbearingsystemifwheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoastop.

❑ Ensurewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.

❑ Inspectcastersforcracksandwear.

❑ Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.

❑ Cleanupholsteryandarmrests.

❑ Checkthatall

labelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety Precautions

WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is

tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may result.

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Part No. 1110546 17 Tracer® EX2

CAUTION

DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame tubing.

Suggested Maintenance Procedures

1. Beforeusingyourwheelchair,makesureallnutsandboltsaretight.Checkallpartsfordamageorwearandreplace.

Checkallpartsforproperadjustment.

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, the rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for cracks

and wear, and should be replaced if damaged.

2. Therearwheels,castersandtiresshouldbecheckedperiodicallyforcracksandwear,andshouldbereplacedbya

qualifiedtechnicianifdamaged.

NOTE:Tirewearisexcessiveif:

•PneumaticTires‐thereismissingtreadorthetiresarebald.

•UrethaneTires‐therearecuts,surfacedefectsorthetiresare

looseontherims.

• RubberTires‐30%ormoreofthetirehaswornaway.

NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthattiresandcastersbereplacedeveryfiveyears.

3. Periodicallyadjustwheellocksincorrelationtotirewear.RefertoAdjustingPatientOperatedWheelLocks

onpage 36.

4. Periodicallycheckhandrimstoensuretheyaresecuredtotherearwheels.Ifloose,have themtightenedbyaqualified

technician.

5. Periodicallycheckcasterwheelbearingstomakesuretheyarecleanandfreefrommoisture.UseaTeflon™lubricantif

necessary.

WARNING

When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool

water. Verify that grips are dry prior to use. Use of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions

will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. Failure to observe this warning may

result in injury to the user or bystanders.

6. Handgripsshouldbecheckedmonthlyforwear/looseness/deterioration.Cleanifdesired.Replaceifloosenessor

deteriorationisfound.

7. Checkupholsteryforsagging,ripsortears.

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Tracer® EX2 18 Part No. 1110546

Troubleshooting

Chair Veers

Right/Left

Chair 3

Wheels

Sluggish Turn or

Performance

Casters

Flutter

Squeaks

and Rattles

Looseness in

Chair

Solutions

XX X X

Check tires for correct

and equal pressure

XXXX

Check for loose nuts

and bolts.

XX X

Check caster headtube

angle.

Check that rear wheels

are equally spaced away

from seat frame.

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS

Part No. 1110546 19 Tracer® EX2

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS

 WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is

tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Installing/Removing Front Riggings

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 4.1.

Installing

1. Turnthefrontriggingassemblytotheside(open front

riggingisperpendiculartowheelchair).

2. Installthehingeplatesonthefrontriggingassembly

ontothehingepinsonthewheelchairframe.

3. Pushthefrontriggingassemblytowardstheinsideof

thewheelchairuntilitlocksintoplace.

NOTE:Thefootplatewill

beontheinsideofthewheelchairwhen

lockedinplace.

4. Repeatthisprocedurefortheotherfrontrigging

assembly.

5. Toreleasethefrontrigging,pushthefrontrigging

releaseleverinward,rotatefrontriggingoutward.

Removing

1. Pushthefrontriggingreleaseleverinward

2. Rotateswingawayfrontriggingassemblyoutward.

3. Lifttheswingawayfrontriggingassemblyoffthehinge

pins.

FIGURE 4.1 Installing/Removing Front Riggings

Adjusting Footplate Height

Spring Button

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 4.2.

NOTE:Thisprocedureappliestotheswingawayfrontriggingsandswingawayelevatinglegrest.

1. Removethefrontriggingassembly.RefertoInstalling/RemovingFrontRiggings

onpage 19.

NOTE:Laythefrontriggingassemblyonaflatsurfacetosimplifythisprocedure.

2. Pullthecamlockleveruptounlockedposition.

NOTE:Theelevatinglegresthastwosetsofreleasebuttons,onesetabovetheother.Eachsetwillbevisibleoneatatimeallowingfiner

footplate

heightadjustment.

3. Pushinthereleasebuttonsandrepositionthefootplateassemblytothedesiredheight.

4. Ensurethatthereleasebuttonsfullyprotrudefromholesonbothsidesofthefrontriggingsupport.

5. Rotatecamlockleverdowntolockedposition.

6. Repeatthisprocedurefortheotherfootplate,ifnecessary.

7. Reinstalltheswingaway

frontriggingassembly.RefertoInstalling/RemovingFrontRiggingsonpage 19.

Front Rigging

Release Lever

Front Rigging

Assembly

Footplate

Hinge

Plates

Hinge

Pins

NOTE:Swingawayfootrestshown.

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS

Tracer® EX2 20 Part No. 1110546

FIGURE 4.2 Spring Button

Bolt-In-Place

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 4.3onpage20.

NOTE:Thisprocedureappliestotheswingawayfootrestsandswingawayelevatinglegrest.

1. Removetheswingawayfrontrigging.RefertoInstalling/Removing FrontRiggings

onpage 19.

NOTE:Laythefrontriggingassemblyonaflatsurfacetosimplifythisprocedure.

2. Pullthecamlockleveruptotheunlockedposition.

3. Usingascrewdrivertoholdthethreadedrivetinposition,removethebuttonheadscrewfromthethreadedrivet.

4. Removethethreadedrivetandbutton

headscrewsecuringthefootplateassemblytothefrontriggingsupport.

5. Adjustthefootplateassemblyheightbyaligningthedesiredadjustmentholesintheupperfrontriggingsupportand

lowerfootplateassembly.

6. Fromtheoutsideoftheswingawayfrontrigging,insertthethreadedriv etthroughboththefrontriggingsupportand

the

footplateassembly.

7. Fromtheinsideoftheswingawayfrontrigging,insertthebuttonheadscrewthroughtheappropriateadjustmenthole

andthreadintothethreadedrivet.

8. Usingascrewdrivertoholdthethreadedrivetinposition,securelytightenthebuttonheadscrew.Torqueto32in‐lbs.

9. Rotatecamlockleverdown

tolockedposition.

10. RepeatSTEPS1‐9toadjusttheremainingfootrest.

FIGURE 4.3 Bolt-In-Place

Front Rigging Support

Release Button

Footplate

Assembly

Cam Lock Lever

Adjustment

Holes

NOTE:Swingawayfootrestshown.

Front Rigging

Support

Button Head

Screw

Threaded Rivet

Footplate

Assembly

NOTE:Swingawayfootrestshown.

Footplate

Assembly

Threaded

Rivet

Front Rigging

Support

Button Head

Screw

Adjustment

Hole

Inside of

Swingaway

Front Rigging

Adjustment

Hole

Cam Lock

Lever

Outside of

Swingaway

Front Rigging

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