Invacare Tracer EXIR manual

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    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. Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual Tracer EXI R For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit: www.invacare.co m[...]

  • Page 2

    Tracer® EXI 2 Part No. 1110547 WARNING WARN IN G 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 A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAG[...]

  • Page 3

    Part No. 1110547 3 Tracer® EXI CONTENTS CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 5 LABEL LOCATIONS ........................................................................... 6 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................[...]

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    Tracer® EXI 4 Part No. 1110547 CONTENTS CONTENTS SECTION 8 - ANTI-TIPPERS/WH EEL LOCKS .................................... 3 5 INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS ........................................................................... 3 5 WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................[...]

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    Part No. 1110547 5 Tracer® EXI SPECIAL NOTES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to sup[...]

  • Page 6

    Tracer® EXI 6 Part No. 1110547 IMPOR T ANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been pre-set at the factory to comply with the V eterans Adm inistration functional S t andard 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 w heel lock adjustments[...]

  • Page 7

    Part No. 1110547 7 Tracer® EXI TRACER EXI Overall Width Permanent Arm: 23-1/4, 25-1/4, 27-1/4-inches Removable Arm: 24-1/2, 26-1/2, 28-1/2-inches Overall Depth: 31-7/8-inches (without Front Riggings) Seat Width: 16, 18 and 20-inches Seat Depth SA Frame: 16-inches FF Frame: 16-inches SEAT-TO-FLOOR** (With 24-inch Wheels) Adult (SA Frame): 19-1/2-in[...]

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    Tracer® EXI 8 Part No. 1110547 SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES STABILITY - ALL MODELS WARNING 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 (1) or any combination of the six (6) m[...]

  • Page 9

    Part No. 1110547 9 Tracer® EXI OPERATING INFORMATION WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. To determine and establish [...]

  • Page 10

    Tracer® EXI 10 Part No. 1110547 TIRE PRESSURE WARNING DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these instructions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the tire. Replacement of a pneumatic ti[...]

  • Page 11

    Part No. 1110547 11 Tracer® EXI SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Safety and Handling of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and tech- niques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. It is important to practice and[...]

  • Page 12

    Tracer® EXI 12 Part No. 1110547 WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user and/or assistant or damage to the wheelchair. Always verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secure PRIOR to use when an assista[...]

  • Page 13

    Part No. 1110547 13 Tracer® EXI 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. Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks. Reaching, Leaning - Back[...]

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    Tracer® EXI 14 Part No. 1110547 TIPPING - CURBS: METHOD 1 - WHEELCHAIR WITH STEP TUBES: Place foot on the step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Apply a continu- ous 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 distributio[...]

  • Page 15

    Part No. 1110547 15 Tracer® EXI STAIRWAYS WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat/chest positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT/ CHEST POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the Seat/Chest Positioning Strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the Seat/Chest Positioning Strap as an additional safeguard for the wh[...]

  • Page 16

    Tracer® EXI 16 Part No. 1110547 UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury. 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. Unfolding. 1. Open the wheelchair by grasping the back can e of the whe[...]

  • Page 17

    Part No. 1110547 17 Tracer® EXI Folding. 1. Swing footrest/legrest and calfpads (if equipped) 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 bac[...]

  • Page 18

    Tracer® EXI 18 Part No. 1110547 SECTION 2 SAFETY INSPECTION SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Every six (6) 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 opera- tion of your wheelchair. To operate properly and s[...]

  • Page 19

    Part No. 1110547 19 Tracer® EXI TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attachment hardware is tightened securely - otherwise, [...]

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    Tracer® EXI 20 Part No. 1110547 SECTION 2 SAFETY INSPECTION SAFETY INSPECTION SAFETY INSPECTION 6. Periodically check caster and rear 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. V[...]

  • Page 21

    Part No. 1110547 21 Tracer® EXI FRONT RIGGINGS FRONT RIGGINGS SECTION 3 Section 3 - Front Riggings includes the following: Installing/Removing the Front Riggings Footplate Height Adjustment Adjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly Heel Loop Replacement WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardwar[...]

  • Page 22

    Tracer® EXI 22 Part No. 1110547 SECTION 3 FRONT RIGGINGS FRONT RIGGINGS FOOTPLATE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SPRING BUTTON HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 2) NOTE: This procedure applies to the swingaway front riggings and swingaway elevating legrest. 1 . Remove the front rigging assembly. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING THE FRONT RIGGING in this section of the man[...]

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    Part No. 1110547 23 Tracer® EXI SECTION 3 FRONT RIGGINGS FRONT RIGGINGS FIGURE 3 - FOOTPLATE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT - BOLT-IN-PLACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 6 . From the outside of the swingaway front rigging, insert the riv nut through both the front rigging support and the footplate assembly. 7 . From the inside of the swingaway front rigging, insert the bu[...]

  • Page 24

    Tracer® EXI 24 Part No. 1110547 SECTION 3 FRONT RIGGINGS FRONT RIGGINGS HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 6) 1 . Pull the cam lock lever UP to UNLOCKED position. 2 . Perform one (1) of the following as shown in DETAIL "A" of FIGURE 6: A . FOOTPLATES WITH SPRING BUTTONS:Push IN the release buttons and remove the footplate assembly from the fr[...]

  • Page 25

    Part No. 1110547 25 Tracer® EXI SECTION 3 FRONT RIGGINGS FRONT RIGGINGS FIGURE 6 - HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT Spacer Locknut Cam Lock Lever Heel Loop Slide Tube Mounting Screw Footplate Assembly Footplate OUTSIDE OF SWINGAWAY FRONT RIGGING INSIDE OF SWINGAWAY FRONT RIGGING NOTE: Swingaway footrests shown. Footplate Assembly Front Rigging Support Cam Lo[...]

  • Page 26

    Tracer® EXI 26 Part No. 1110547 Armrest Release Button Armrest Release Handle Armrest REAR Arm Socket FRONT Arm Socket FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING STANDARD ARMREST SECTION 4 ARMS ARMS Section 4 - Arms includes the following: Removing/Installing Standard Armrest WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attac[...]

  • Page 27

    Part No. 1110547 27 Tracer® EXI Phillips Screws Section 5 - Seat and Back includes the following: Replacing Back Upholstery Replacing Seat Upholstery Adjusting Seat Width WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur. REPLACING BACK UPH[...]

  • Page 28

    Tracer® EXI 28 Part No. 1110547 SEAT AND BACK SECTION 5 SEAT AND BACK ADJUSTING THE SEAT WIDTH EXI WITH SWINGAWAY FRONT RIGGINGS (FIGURE 3) NOTE: When adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair, the back and seat upholstery MUST be changed. If applicable, the headrest pillow and headrest upholstery MUS T be changed as well. 1. Remove the existing [...]

  • Page 29

    Part No. 1110547 29 Tracer® EXI FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING THE SEAT WIDTH - EXI WITH SWINGAWAY FRONT RIGGINGS Crossbrace Saddle Washer Wheelchair Frame Crossbrace Saddle (STEPS 3,8) Crossbrace (STEPS 4,5) Button Screw (STEPS 3,8) Crossbrace Saddle (STEPS 3,8) Locknut (STEPS 3,8) Pivot Link (STEPS 2,7) Locknut (STEPS 2,7) Locknut (STEPS 2,7) Button Screw[...]

  • Page 30

    Tracer® EXI 30 Part No. 1110547 EXI WITH FIXED FRAME (FIGURE 4) Removing Lower Mounting Hardware (DETAIL "A"). 1. Remove the existing back and seat upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to RE- PLACING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY and REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY in this section of the manual. NOTE: If adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair, [...]

  • Page 31

    Part No. 1110547 31 Tracer® EXI REAR WHEELS SECTION 6 Section 6 - Rear Wheels includes the following: Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or[...]

  • Page 32

    Tracer® EXI 32 Part No. 1110547 REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM (FIGURE 2) 1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/ INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in this section of the manual. 2. Remove the mounting screws and washers (not shown) that secure the handrim to the rear wheel. 3. Remove the existing handrim. 4. Install the NEW handri[...]

  • Page 33

    Part No. 1110547 33 Tracer® EXI FRONT CASTERS SECTION 7 FRONT CASTERS Section 7 - Front Casters includes the following: Installing/Replacing Fork Assemblies Adjusting Forks Replacing Front Casters Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightene[...]

  • Page 34

    Tracer® EXI 34 Part No. 1110547 REPLACING FRONT CASTERS (FIGURE 2) WARNING If converting from six-inch casters to eight-inch casters or vice versa, the fork assemblies MUST be replaced. Refer to INSTALLING/REPLACING FORK ASSEMBLIES in this section of the manual. In addition, there are SEAT-TO-FLOOR height adjustments that must be made. A qualified[...]

  • Page 35

    Part No. 1110547 35 Tracer® EXI ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS SECTION 8 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Section 8 - Anti-tippers/Wheel Locks includes the following: Installing/Adjusting the Anti-Tippers Using/Adjusting the Disk Wheel Locks WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach- ing hardware is tightened securely[...]

  • Page 36

    Tracer® EXI 36 Part No. 1110547 SECTION 8 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIPPERS Anti-Tipper Release Buttons Rear Frame Tubing Anti-Tipper Wheels 1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS Release Buttons 1. Depress the release buttons and insert the anti-tippers with the anti-[...]

  • Page 37

    Part No. 1110547 37 Tracer® EXI SECTION 8 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS USING/ADJUSTING THE DISK WH EEL LOCKS USING THE PATIENT OPERATED DISK WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 3) WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES - otherwise injury or damage may occur. NOTE: Position wheelchai[...]

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    Tracer® EXI 38 Part No. 1110547 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS SECTION 8 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS NOTE: Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock 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 wh[...]

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    Part No. 1110547 39 Tracer® EXI Section 9 - Seat-to-Floor Height includes the following: Changing Seat-To-Floor Height CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (FIGURE 1) WARNING 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.[...]

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    Tracer® EXI 40 Part No. 1110547 6 OR 8-INCH FORK MOUNTING POSITIONS TOP MIDDLE BOTTOM REAR WHEEL MOUNTING POSITIONS - ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE TOP BOTTOM FIGURE 1 - CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT *6-INCH FRONT CASTERS SEAT-TO-FLOOR FRONT CASTER REAR REAR WHEEL HEIGHT MOUNTING WHEEL MOUNTING (in inches) POSITION SIZE POSITION 15-1/2 TOP 20-inch TOP 16[...]

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    Part No. 1110547 41 Tracer® EXI Section 10 - Options includes the following: Installing the Seat Positioning Strap WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach- ing hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur. OPTIONS SECTION 10 INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STRAP (FIGURE 1) WARN[...]

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    Tracer® EXI 42 Part No. 1110547 NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES[...]

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    Part No. 1110547 43 Tracer® EXI 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/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights wh[...]

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    Invacare Corporation www.invacare.com USA Canada One Invacare Way 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Invacare and Tracer are registered Elyria, Ohio USA Mississauga Ontario trademarks of Invacare Corporation. 44036-2125 L4Z 4G4 Canada Yes, you can. is a trademark of Invacare 800-333-6900 800-668-5324 Corporation. Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. Du[...]