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Invacare TRACER EX Operator And Maintenance Manual

Invacare TRACER EX Operator And Maintenance Manual

Invacare wheelchair owner's operator and maintenance manual
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  • Page 2 WARNING WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE: The information in this owner's manual applies to the TRACER EX, TRACER IV, TRACER TRANSPORT and the INVACARE MG wheelchairs except where specified. SPECIAL NOTES ... 4 SAFETY SUMMARY ... 5 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ... 7 SPECIFICATIONS ...

  • Page 4: Special Notes

    WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheel- chairs. 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.

  • Page 5: Safety Summary

    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 recom- mends ordering the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
  • Page 6 DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare Dealer or Qualified Technician.

  • Page 7: Safety/Handling Of Wheelchairs

    Virtually all activities which involve movement in the wheel- chair have an effect on the center of gravity. Invacare rec- ommends using seat/chest positioning straps for additional safety while involved in activities that shift your weight.
  • Page 8 SAFETY/HANDLING CENTER OF GRAVITY & Example 46% UNOCCUPIED FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A WHEELCHAIR The approximate reach-limit values shown in the ac- companying graph were derived on the basis of a sample of 91 male and 36 female wheelchair users. Note the difference between the maximum and the comfortable reach limits, a subjective but important consideration in design.
  • Page 9 TIPPING WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non-removable (non- detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant be- fore tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back.

  • Page 10: Transferring To And From Other Seats

    Extreme caution is advised when it is neces- sary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough prepa- rations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non- detachable parts for hand-held supports.

  • Page 11: Folding And Unfolding The Wheelchair

    FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury. Opening 1. Open the wheelchair by grasping the push handle of the wheelchair closest to you. 2. Tilt the wheelchair towards you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor).

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Blue Topaz or Claret Naughahyde and Navy Textilene 26 lbs. 31 lbs. 30 lbs. 35 lbs. INVACARE MG TRACER EX 16-1/2 and 18-inches 16-1/2, 18 and 20-inches 16-inches 16-inches 23-1/4 and 24-3/4 inches 23-1/4 and 24-3/4-inches 24-1/2 and 26-inches 24-1/2, 26, and 28-inches...

  • Page 13: Safety Inspection Checklist

    SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer 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.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE CHAIR VEERS SLUGGISH TURN/ LEFT/RIGHT PERFORMANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach- ing hardware is tightened securely - oth- erwise injury or damage may result. CAUTION DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame.

  • Page 15: Procedure 1 - Front Riggings

    HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT Footrest Release (FIGURE 3) Lever NOTE: Heel loops are not available on Invacare MG wheelchairs. 1. Loosen, but do not remove the bolt and locknut that Swingaway secure the lower half of the footrest to the swingaway Footrest footrest assembly.

  • Page 16: Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation

    PROCEDURE 1 Phillips Screw Spacer Locknut FIGURE 3 - HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION (FIGURE 4) 1. Place legrest assembly on the outside of the wheel- chair and install the hinge plates onto the hinge pins on wheelchair frame (FIGURE 4). 2.

  • Page 17: Procedure 2 - Arms

    ARMS This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing or Replacing Standard Armrest Adjusting Armrest Height - Adjustable Height Arms Only Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

  • Page 18: Procedure 3 - Seat And Back

    Back Cane FIGURE 3- REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY ADJUSTING SEAT WIDTH Adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair MUST be performed ay an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician. Removing Lower Mounting Hardware (FIGURE 4) 1. Remove the existing back and seat upholstery from the wheelchair.
  • Page 19 SEAT AND BACK 3. Remove the inserts from the rear of the wheelchair. 4. Remove the hex screw and locknut that secure the two (2) existing crossbraces together. Locknut Insert Tube Screw FIGURE 4 - REMOVING LOWER MOUNTING HARDWARE Removing Upper Mounting Hardware 1.

  • Page 20: Procedure 4 - Rear Wheels

    Locknut REPLACING/REPAIRING REAR WHEEL TIRE/TUBE Replacement of rear wheel tire or tube MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare Axle Spacer dealer or qualified technician. As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.

  • Page 21: Procedure 5 - Front Casters

    5. Snap dust cover over the locknut and stem. REPLACING/REPAIRING FRONT CASTER TIRE/TUBE Replacement of front caster tire or tube MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician. As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.

  • Page 22: Changing Seat-To-Floor Height- Tracer Ex Only

    (In Inches) NOTE: 6-inch and 8-inch casters require different forks. MOUNTING POSITION FIGURE 1 - CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT - TRACER EX ONLY 1. Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE 4 of this manual.

  • Page 23: Installing Anti-Tippers

    WARNING Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recom- mends ordering the anti-tippers as an addi- tional safeguard for the wheelchair user. Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged. Ensure that...

  • Page 24: Wheel Lock Adjustment

    PROCEDURE 7 WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 4) NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended psi on the side wall of tire. 1. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock assembly to the wheelchair frame.

  • Page 25: Procedure 8 - Options

    OPTIONS This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing the Amputee Attachment Installing Fixed Height I.V. Rod Installing the Carrying Pocket Installing the Seat Positioning Strap Installing/Adjusting the Front Anti-Tippers Installing the Anti-Theft Device Installing the Telescoping I.V. Rod WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hard- ware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

  • Page 26: Installing The Seat Positioning Strap

    ALWAYS wear your positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the seat restraint), Invacare strongly recom- mends ordering the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
  • Page 27 OPTIONS Adjusting Front Anti-tippers 1. Measure from the floor to the bottom of the wheels of the triangular assembly. 2. Perform one (1) of the following: TRIANGULAR ASSEMBLY 3/4-INCH FROM FLOOR - Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite triangular assembly. TRIANGULAR ASSEMBLY NOT 3/4-INCH FROM FLOOR - Proceed to STEP 3.

  • Page 28: Installing The Telescoping I.v. Rod

    PROCEDURE 9 INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. ROD NOTE: Flip-back style arms will not flip back when used on the same side of the wheelchair as the telescoping I.V. rod. Installing Ther telescoping I.V. Rod on Non- Transport Wheelchairs Only (FIGURE 1) 1.
  • Page 29 OPTIONS Installing Ther telescoping I.V. Rod on Transport Wheelchairs Only (FIGURE 2) 1. Determine if the telescoping I.V. rod will be mounted on the right or left side of the wheelchair. NOTE: The telescoping I.V. rod is factory set for installation onto the left side of a wheelchair.
  • Page 30 PROCEDURE 9 Repositioning The Upper Attachment (FIGURE 3) 1. With the Telescoping I.V. rod in the lowest position, align the hole of the outer tube with the phillips screw of the inner tube. Remove phillips screw and set aside. 2. Remove the inner tube from the outer tube. NOTE: Take note of the position and orientation of the height adjustment assembly before removing.

  • Page 31: Warranty

    For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Invacare at the address at the bottom of the back cover. Provide dealer’s name, address, the product model number, date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number.

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