Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EX2 Invacare
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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual DEALER: This manual MUST be g iven 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.
Tracer® EX 2 2 Part No. 111 0546 WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERF ORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE MANUAL.
SPECIAL NOTES Part No. 1110546 3 Tracer® EX2 SPECIAL NOTES Signal wor ds are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.
LABEL LOCATION Tracer® EX 2 4 Part No. 111 0546 LABEL LOCATION IMPORT ANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been pre-set at the factory to comply with the V eterans Administration functional Standard 8320.01 of the Federal Register , paragraph 3.
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 ar e bas ed on urethane tires.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Tracer® EX 2 6 Part No. 111 0546 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING This section contains importan t information for the safe oper ation and use of this product.
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 wat e r. Ve r i f y that grips are dry prior to use.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Tracer® EX 2 8 Part No. 111 0546 Weight Training/Weight Limitation Inv acare does not recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a we i g h t training apparatus.
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 we l l as the assistant.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Tracer® EX 2 10 Part No. 111 0546 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 do wn between your knees.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1110546 11 Tracer® EX2 When tipping the wheelchair , an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non ‐ remov able (non ‐ detachable) part.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Tracer® EX 2 12 Part No. 111 0546 Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly low er the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Tu r n the anti ‐ tippers so the anti ‐ tip wheels are facing down.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1110546 13 Tracer® EX2 Transferring To a nd From Other Seats WARNING Before attempting to tr ansfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precauti on should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Tracer® EX 2 14 Part No. 111 0546 FIGURE 2.7 Unfolding Folding Wheelchair NOTE: For this procedur e, re fe r to FIGURE 2.8. 1. Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to the front of the wheelchair .
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1110546 15 Tracer® EX2 SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months or as necessary , take your wh eelchair to a qualifi ed technician for a thorough inspection and servicin g.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Tracer® EX 2 16 Part No. 111 0546 Inspect/Adjust Weekly ❑ Ensure that the wheel locks prev ent the wheelchair from moving when engaged. ❑ Inspect tires for flat spots and w ear .
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1110546 17 Tracer® EX2 CAUTION DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the fram e. This could cause damage to the frame tubing. Suggested Maintenance Procedures 1. Before using your wheelchair , make sure all nuts and bolts are tight.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Tracer® EX 2 18 Part No. 111 0546 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 XX X X Check for loose nuts and bolts.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1110546 19 Tracer® EX2 SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Tracer® EX 2 20 Part No. 111 0546 FIGURE 4.2 Spring Button Bolt-In-Place NOTE: For this procedur e, re fe r to FIGURE 4.3 on page 20. NOTE: This procedure applies to the swingaway footrests and swingaway eleva ting legrest.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1110546 21 Tracer® EX2 Fixed Frame NOTE: For this procedur e, re fe r to FIGURE 4.4 1. Remove impact guards and/or calf strap, if necessary .
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Tracer® EX 2 22 Part No. 111 0546 Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap NOTE: For this procedur e, re fe r to FIGURE 4.6. 1. Remove impact guard/calf strap from packaged container if not already secured to the footrest.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1110546 23 Tracer® EX2 FIGURE 4.7 Replacing Heel Loop NOTE: Swingaway footr est shown. Adjustment Holes Cam Lock Lever Footplate Assembly Release Butto.
SECTION 5—ARMS Tracer® EX 2 24 Part No. 111 0546 SECTION 5—ARMS WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 5—ARMS Part No. 1110546 25 Tracer® EX2 Removing/Installing Armrests WARNING Make sure the armr est release leve r is in the locked position before using the wheelchair. NOTE: For this procedur e, re fe r to FIGURE 5.
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Tracer ® EX2 26 Part No. 111 0546 SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1110546 27 Tracer ® EX2 Adjusting the Seat Width Swingaway Front Riggings NOTE: FIGURE 6.2 on page 27 and FIGURE 6.
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Tracer ® EX2 28 Part No. 111 0546 FIGURE 6.3 Adjusting the Seat Width - Swingaway Front Riggings Pivot Lock (STEPS 2,7) Crossbrace (STEPS 4,5) Button Screw (STEPS 2,7) Lockn.
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1110546 29 Tracer ® EX2 Fixed Frame NOTE: For this procedur e, re fe r to FIGURE 6.4. Removing Lower Mounting Hardware 1. Remove the existing back and se at upholstery from the wheelchair .
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS Tracer® EX 2 30 Part No. 111 0546 SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS Part No. 1110546 31 Tracer® EX2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim WARNING Wheelchairs with 300 lb s weight limit: DO NOT use composit e handrims. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. If the wheelchair is equipped wi th permanent axles, this proc edure MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Tracer® EX 2 32 Part No. 111 0546 SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Part No. 1110546 33 Tracer® EX2 NOTE: For this procedur e, re fe r to FIGURE 8.2. NOTE: If replacing the same size front .
SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Tracer® EX 2 34 Part No. 111 0546 SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Part No. 1110546 35 Tracer® EX2 2. Ensure that the release button of the anti ‐ tipper fully protrudes out of the hole in the bottom of the wheelchair frame tubing.
SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Tracer® EX 2 36 Part No. 111 0546 FIGURE 9.4 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks NOTE: For this procedur e, re fe r to FIGURE 9.5. WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel lock s.
SECTION 10—SEAT TO FLOOR Part No. 1110546 37 Tracer® EX2 SECTION 10—SEAT TO FLOOR WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Tracer® EX 2 38 Part No. 111 0546 SECTION 11—OPTIONS WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. Installing Amputee Bracket NOTE: For this procedur e, re fe r to FIGURE 1 1.
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Part No. 1110546 39 Tracer® EX2 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier WARNING Check base weekly to en sure proper placement. When loading the crutch/cane ca rrier, ensure items ar e securely placed into the base. Also ensure that there is no interf erence with folding the wheelc hair, the rear wheels, or the swing-back arms.
LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAF TED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is ext ended only to the origin al purchaser who purchases this product when new and unused from Invaca re or a dealer.
An important point after buying a device Invacare EX2 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Invacare EX2 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Invacare EX2 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Invacare EX2 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Invacare EX2 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Invacare EX2, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Invacare EX2.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Invacare EX2. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Invacare EX2 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
