Invacare EX2 manual

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Buen manual de instrucciones

Las leyes obligan al vendedor a entregarle al comprador, junto con el producto, el manual de instrucciones Invacare EX2. La falta del manual o facilitar información incorrecta al consumidor constituyen una base de reclamación por no estar de acuerdo el producto con el contrato. Según la ley, está permitido adjuntar un manual de otra forma que no sea en papel, lo cual últimamente es bastante común y los fabricantes nos facilitan un manual gráfico, su versión electrónica Invacare EX2 o vídeos de instrucciones para usuarios. La condición es que tenga una forma legible y entendible.

¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual Invacare EX2 se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales Invacare EX2, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones Invacare EX2 debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo Invacare EX2
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo Invacare EX2
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo Invacare EX2
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de Invacare EX2 no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de Invacare EX2 y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico Invacare en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de Invacare EX2, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

¿Por qué vale la pena leer los manuales de instrucciones?

Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo Invacare EX2, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual Invacare EX2. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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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.invacare.com SPECIAL NOTES ...........................................[...]

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    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. WHEELCHAIR USERS: DO NOT SERVIC E OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING (1) THE OWNER’S OPERATOR AND MA[...]

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    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.  Refer  to  the  following  table  for  defi[...]

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    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 3.2.4.5.3. If these wheel locks do not meet your needs, follow instructions below . ! CAUTIO[...]

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    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.  These  heights  can  vary  +/ ‐ 1 / 4 inch  due  to ?[...]

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    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. Stability - All Models The  size/position  of  the  front  casters,  size/position  of  the  rear  wheels,  use [...]

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    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.  Use  of  soap  or  ammoni[...]

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    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.  Invacare  wheelchairs  have  not  been  designed  or  tested  as  a  seat[...]

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    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.  This [...]

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    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. The size/position of the front caster s, size/position of the rear whee ls, use of anti-t ipper model, as well as the u[...]

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    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.  Inform  the  wheelchair  occupant  before  tipping ?[...]

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    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. Escalators  WARNING[...]

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    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. Also be certain the wheel locks ar[...]

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    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 . 2. Pivot  footpl ates  upw ard [...]

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    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.  Regular  c[...]

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    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 . ❑ Check  pneumatic  tires  for  proper[...]

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    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.  Check  [...]

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    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. XX X Check caster headtube angle[...]

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    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. Installing/Removing Front Riggings NOTE:  For  this  procedur e,  re fe r  to  F[...]

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    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. 1. Remove  the [...]

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    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 . 2. Loosen,  but  do  not  remove  the  bolt  and  locknut  that  secure  the  lower[...]

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    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. 2. Secure  one  impact[...]

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    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 Button Front Rigging Support DETAIL “A” Footplates with Spring Buttons Bolt-in-Place Footplates Inside of Swingaway Front Rigging Outside of Swingaway [...]

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    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. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. Adjusting Armrest Height  WARNING Make sure the height adjustment lever is in the lo cked position before using t[...]

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    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 5.2  on  page  25. Removing Armrest 1. Push  down  on  armrest  to  ensur[...]

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    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. Replacing Back Upholstery NOTE:  For  this  procedur e,  re fe r  to  For  th[...]

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    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 6.3  on  page  28. NOTE:  When  adjusting  the  seat  width  of  the  wheelcha ir ,  the  back  and  seat  upholstery  MUST ?[...]

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    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) Locknut (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) But[...]

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    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 .  Ref er  to  Replacing  Back  Upholstery  on ?[...]

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    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. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. Removing/Installing Rear Wheels  WARNING Only a qualified technician may change the size of the rea[...]

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    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. NOTE:  For  this  p[...]

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    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. Installing/Replacing Six or Eigh t-Inch Front Casters and Forks  WARNING Make sure both fork/ca[...]

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    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  caster ,  note  the  moun ting  position  on  the  fork  assembly  for  proper  reinstallation  of  the  new[...]

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    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. Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers  WARNING Anti-tippers are specific to t[...]

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    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. 3. Place  the  wheelchair  on  a  flat  sur[...]

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    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. Wheel locks are not brakes. NOTE:  If [...]

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    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. NOTE:  Seat ‐ to ‐ floor  height  is  not  adjustable  for  Tr a c e r ?[...]

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    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 1.1  on[...]

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    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. [...]

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    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. This warrant y is not extended to any other person or entity an d [...]