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LIMITED WARRANTY

PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE 
TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser who purchases this product when new and unused from Invacare 
or a dealer. This warranty is not extended to any other person or entity and is not transferable or assignable to any 
subsequent purchaser or owner. Coverage under this warranty will end upon any such subsequent sale or other transfer of 
title to any other person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
Invacare warrants the side frames and cross members of this product when purchased new and unused to be free from 
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, 
with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials 
(seat, back and armrests of the arm assembly) and remaining components of this product when purchased new and unused 
to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirteen (13) months from date of purchase from 
Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. If within such warranty 
periods any such product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare’s option. 
This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such 
product. Invacare’s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or 
replacement.
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 this page. 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. Do not return products to our factory without our prior consent.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED 
PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL 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; PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF 
REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE, OR TO A PRODUCT 
DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE’S CONTROL, AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY 
DETERMINED BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR OR FAILURE TO 
ADHERE TO THE PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS.
THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES 
WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF 
ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE 
PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY 
WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED 
HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES 
WHATSOEVER.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGE, OR LIMITATION OF HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AND 
LIMITATION MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS.

Invacare Corporation

www.invacare.com

USA

One Invacare Way

Elyria, Ohio USA

44036-2125

800-333-6900

Canada

570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8

Mississauga Ontario

L4Z 4G4 Canada

800-668-5324

 

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© 2009 Invacare Corporation

Part No. 1110546

Rev E - 6/09

Summary of Contents for TRACER EX2

Page 1: ...ease 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 TROUBLES...

Page 2: ...AY 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 APPLI...

Page 3: ...aints 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...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...16 inches SEAT TO FLOOR WITH 24 INCH WHEELS ADULT SA FRAME ADULT FF FRAME HEMI SA FRAME 191 2 inches 21 inches 171 2 inches BACK STYLE Fixed BACK HEIGHT 16 inches ARM STYLES Fixed or Adjustable Height...

Page 6: ...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 sof...

Page 7: ...lator 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 bot...

Page 8: ...eight 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...

Page 9: ...nd 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...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...ss 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...

Page 13: ...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 o...

Page 14: ...ammock 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 po...

Page 15: ...ect 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 positioning strap for a...

Page 16: ...are 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 n...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...t Left Chair 3 Wheels Sluggish Turn or Performance Casters Flutter Squeaks and Rattles Looseness in Chair Solutions X X X X Check tires for correct and equal pressure X X X X Check for loose nuts and...

Page 19: ...wingaway 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 procedur...

Page 20: ...ng support and lower footplate assembly 6 From the outside of the swingaway front rigging insert the threaded rivet through both the front rigging support and the footplate assembly 7 From the inside...

Page 21: ...re hands and fingers are clear of elevating legrest mechanism before pushing release lever to lower the elevating legrest Otherwise injury may occur due to pinch points The wheelchair user s leg MUST...

Page 22: ...ring the footplate assembly to the front rigging support 3 Remove the mounting screw spacer and locknut that secure the heel loop to the footplate 4 Remove existing heel loop from slide tube 5 Install...

Page 23: ...DETAIL A Footplates with Spring Buttons Bolt in Place Footplates Inside of Swingaway Front Rigging Outside of Swingaway Front Rigging Footplate Assembly Adjustment Hole Cam Lock Lever Footplate Assemb...

Page 24: ...r to FIGURE 5 1 1 Unlock the armrest by flipping the height adjustment lever on the top front of the armrest to the up horizontal position 2 Adjust armrest to one of five positions NOTE Height adjustm...

Page 25: ...in the armrest release button at the front and rear of the armrest 3 While pressing in the armrest release buttons remove the armrest from the arm sockets by pulling straight up Installing Armrest 1...

Page 26: ...ew back upholstery to the back canes with the phillips screws and washers The following chart determines the number of mounting screws for each seat depth Replacing Seat Upholstery NOTE For this proce...

Page 27: ...ntation of the coved washers washers and locknut for assembling the new crossbraces See Detail B 5 Assemble the two new crossbraces together with the existing hex screw coved washers washers and lockn...

Page 28: ...STEPS 2 7 Wheelchair Frame Locknut STEPS 2 7 Locknut STEPS 3 8 Button Screw STEPS 3 8 Crossbrace Saddle STEPS 3 8 Locknut STEPS 2 7 Button Screw STEPS 2 7 Button Screw STEPS 2 7 Crossbrace Saddle STEP...

Page 29: ...he rear of the wheelchair 4 Remove the hex screw and locknut that secure the two existing crossbraces together Removing Upper Mounting Hardware 1 While pushing down on the rear seat guide pull up the...

Page 30: ...dure MUST be performed by a qualified technician NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 7 1 NOTE If replacing the same size rear wheel note the mounting position on the wheelchair frame for proper re...

Page 31: ...rear wheel 3 Remove the existing handrim 4 Install the new handrim by reversing the preceding steps WARNING Make sure detent pin and detent balls of the quick release axles are fully released before o...

Page 32: ...1 3 6 Repeat STEPS 1 6 for the opposite fork assembly 7 Adjust the forks Refer to Adjusting Forks on page 32 FIGURE 8 1 Installing Replacing Six or Eight Inch Front Casters and Forks Adjusting Forks...

Page 33: ...OTE Washers are only used with 6 and 8 inch casters with precision bearings 2 To reinstall the new front caster onto the fork reverse step 1 FIGURE 8 2 Replacing Front Casters Replacing Repairing Fron...

Page 34: ...s MUST be fully engaged and release buttons fully protruding out of adjustment holes ALWAYS use anti tippers When outdoors on wet soft ground or on gravel surfaces anti tippers may not provide the sam...

Page 35: ...r down to the desired adjustment hole 3 Check to make sure that the release buttons are fully engaged in adjustment holes 4 Ensure both anti tippers are adjusted to the same height 5 Measure the dista...

Page 36: ...ock shoe at least 1 8 inch 3 16 inch if pneumatic tire into the tire when engaged 7 Repeat STEPS 1 6 until the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire 1 8 inch 3 16 inch for other tires and holds the wheelcha...

Page 37: ...ct anti tippers MUST be ordered to maintain a 1 1 2 to 2 inch ground clearance NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 10 1 on page 37 1 Refer to the following chart in FIGURE 10 1 to determine mounti...

Page 38: ...n determined in STEP 1 NOTE Make sure the axle spacer is pointing towards the outside of the wheelchair 3 Install the two hex screws and locknuts that secure the amputee bracket to the wheelchair 4 In...

Page 39: ...ap with the back upholstery screw mounting hole 6 Reinstall the back upholstery screw and washer and secure the strap to the wheelchair 7 The base cleans easily with any chrome or glass cleaner The st...

Page 40: ...date of purchase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial number Do not return products to our factory without our prior consent LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS T...

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