Invacare TREX28RP User Manual

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  • Invacare TREX28RP | User Manual - Page 1
    Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Tracer® EX2 DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. USER: BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com
  • Invacare TREX28RP | User Manual - Page 2
    TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are available on www.invacare.com. Tracer® EX2 2 Part No. 1110546
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    ...22 Folding Wheelchair...23 Folding Hammock or Sling Seat Models 24 SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 25 Safety Inspection Checklist...25 Inspect/Adjust Initially ...25 Inspect/Adjust Weekly ...26 Inspect/Adjust Monthly ...26 Inspect/Adjust Periodically ...27 Part No. 1110546
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    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting...27 Maintenance ...28 Maintenance Safety Precautions ...28 Suggested Maintenance Procedures 28 SECTION 4-FRONT RIGGINGS 29 Wheel Handrim...42 Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire 42 SECTION 8-FRONT CASTERS 43 Tracer® EX2 4 Part No. 1110546
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    Height...50 SECTION 11-OPTIONS 52 Installing Amputee Bracket...52 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier ...53 Installing the Seat Positioning Strap...54 LIMITED WARRANTY 55 Part No. 1110546 5 Tracer® EX2
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    , if servicing is needed on your product. 5. It will enable Invacare to improve product designs based on your input and needs. Register ONLINE at www.invacare.com - or - Complete and mail the form on the next page Any registration information you submit will be used by Invacare Corporation only
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    like to see on the Invacare website 10. Would you like to be part of future online surveys for Invacare products? ❏ Yes ❏ No 11. User's Year of birth If at any time you wish not to receive future mailings from us, please contact us at Invacare Corporation, CRM Department, 39400 Taylor Parkway
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    Fold here Cut Along Line Fold here Invacare Product Registration Form Tracer® EX2 Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing 8 Part No. 1110546
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    Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the of a fall from a wheelchair. Part No. 1110546 9 Tracer® EX2
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    NOTES ƽ WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products. Tracer® EX2 10 Part No. 1110546
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    wheelchair have been pre-set at the factory to comply with the Veterans 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 on pneumatic tires). INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL LOCK Owner's Manual for proper
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    heights are based on urethane tires. These heights can vary +/- ¼-inch due to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances. ***NOTE: Weights based on 18-inch wide wheelchair without front riggings. Weights will vary depending on how wheelchair is equipped. Tracer® EX2 12 Part No. 1110546
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    instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the six may cause the wheelchair stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. CASTER SIZE • X X X use the wheelchair. Contact a
  • Invacare TREX28RP | User Manual - Page 14
    wheelchair (you may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as a safeguard for the wheelchair service and adjustment should be performed while the wheelchair keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury. DO NOT traverse, climb
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    training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for bodily injury or damage to the wheelchair and the warranty is void. Weight Limitation The Tracer EX2 wheelchair has a weight limitation of 250 lbs (114 kg). Part No. 1110546 15 Tracer® EX2
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    only as a basic guide. The techniques that are discussed on the following pages have been used successfully by many. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may differ from those described in this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each
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    's handle - otherwise damage or injury may occur. Also, be aware of detachable parts such as armrests or legrests. These must NEVER be used to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s). When
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    Backwards Tipping ƽ 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 before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Be
  • Invacare TREX28RP | User Manual - Page 19
    two assistants. The second assistant should be positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is being lowered to the ground. FIGURE 2.4 Method
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    or down the stairs. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports. Tracer® EX2 20 Part No. 1110546
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    has been tilted back to the balance point, one assistant (in the rear) backs the wheelchair up against the first step, while securely grasping a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage. FIGURE 2.5 Stairways 3. The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non-detachable
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    of moving parts to avoid injury. DO NOT place hand or fingers on the underside of the seat frame rail when opening or closing the wheelchair. 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. Invacare recommends
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    Point fingers and thumb to seat upholstery with the entire hand. DO the inside of the wheelchair. NOT place any part of the hand under the seat rail. FIGURE 2.7 Unfolding Folding Wheelchair NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.8. 1. Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to the front
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    footrest/legrest and calfpads in locked position to the front of the wheelchair. 2. Pivot footplates upward to vertical position. 3. With both hands, front and back edge and lift up. 4. Continue to close the wheelchair by grasping the armrest furthest from you and pulling the armrest towards you
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    SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six 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 operation of
  • Invacare TREX28RP | User Manual - Page 26
    SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING ❑ Ensure all spokes are uniformly . ❑ Ensure that casters are free of debris. Inspect/Adjust Monthly ❑ Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). ❑ Check that the wheel stop. Tracer® EX2 26 Part No. 1110546
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    Clean upholstery and armrests. ❑ Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary. Troubleshooting Chair Veers Right/ Left X X X Chair 3 Sluggish Turn or Wheels Performance X X X that rear wheels are equally spaced away from seat frame. Part No. 1110546 27 Tracer® EX2
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service wheelchair, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Check all parts for damage or wear and replace. Check all parts tire has worn away. NOTE: Invacare recommends that tires and casters be
  • Invacare TREX28RP | User Manual - Page 29
    WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all wheelchair frame. 3. Push the front rigging assembly towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place. NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair . Part No. 1110546 29 Tracer® EX2
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    Ensure that the release buttons fully protrude from holes on both sides of the front rigging support. Cam Lock Lever 5. Rotate cam lock lever down to locked position. 6. Repeat this button head screw securing the footplate assembly to the front rigging support. Tracer® EX2 30 Part No. 1110546
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    remove the bolt and locknut that secure the lower footrest assembly to the upper footrest support. Wheelchair Frame 3. Reposition the lower footrest assembly to the desired height. 4. Securely tighten guards and/or calf strap, if necessary. FIGURE 4.4 Fixed Frame Part No. 1110546 31 Tracer® EX2
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    . The wheelchair user's leg MUST be supported by an the assistant should hold the support tube and raise the the legrest. Release Lever Support Tube FIGURE 4.5 Raising/ guard is between the two horizontal supports of the footrest. 3. Secure one Support Horizontal Support Notch Impact Guard FIGURE 4.6
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    ii. Remove the threaded rivet and button head screw securing the footplate assembly to the front rigging support. 3. Remove the mounting screw, spacer and locknut that secure the heel loop to the footplate. in-lbs. 9. Rotate cam lock lever down to locked position. Part No. 1110546 33 Tracer® EX2
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    footrest shown. Bolt-in-Place Footplates Front Rigging Support Button Head Screw Threaded Rivet Front Rigging Support Cam Lock Lever Footplate Assembly Adjustment Hole Footplate Assembly Tracer® EX2 Locknut Footplate Assembly Footplate FIGURE 4.7 Replacing Heel Loop 34 Part No. 1110546
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    service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. Adjusting Armrest Height ƽ WARNING Make sure the height adjustment lever is in the locked position before using the wheelchair for other armrest. Part No. 1110546 35 Tracer® EX2
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    is in the locked position before using the wheelchair. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the armrest release lever towards the inside of the wheelchair. 3. Press in the armrest release button at armrest release lever towards the outside of the wheelchair. 4. Ensure armrest is locked securely in
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    securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise 16-inch Seat Depth Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame FIGURE 6.2 Replacing Seat Upholstery Part No. 1110546 37 Tracer® EX2
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    6.3 on page 38 and FIGURE 6.4 on page 39. 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 MUST NOT USE FIGURE 6.3 Adjusting the Seat Width - Swingaway Front Riggings 38 Part No. 1110546
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    3,8) Washer Locknut Coved Washers Washer Coved Washer DETAIL "A" Wheelchair Frame Washer Crossbraces Coved Washers Hex Screw DETAIL "B" - CROSSBRACE HARDWARE (STEPS 4,5) Washer Crossbrace Saddle FIGURE 6.4 Adjusting the Seat Width - Swingaway Front Riggings Part No. 1110546 39 Tracer® EX2
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    . DETAIL "B" REMOVING UPPER MOUNTING HARDWARE DETAIL "A" - REMOVING LOWER MOUNTING HARDWARE Locknut Crossbrace Rear Seat Guide Insert Tube Crossbrace Front Seat Guide Screw FIGURE 6.5 Adjusting the Seat Width - Fixed Frame Hex Screw Wheelchair Frame Tracer® EX2 40 Part No. 1110546
  • Invacare TREX28RP | User Manual - Page 41
    7-REAR WHEELS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened Wheelchair Frame Dust Cap (SA Frame ONLY) Hex Screw Spacer (Wheelchairs with Remoivable Arms ONLY) FIGURE 7.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Permanent Axles Part No
  • Invacare TREX28RP | User Manual - Page 42
    a qualified technician. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.2. 1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 41. 2. Remove the mounting screws that secure the handrim wear, and should be replaced if damaged. Tracer® EX2 42 Part No. 1110546
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    , repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-Inch Front Casters and Forks ƽ WARNING Make sure both fork/caster assemblies are the same size BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise
  • Invacare TREX28RP | User Manual - Page 44
    casters are the same size and are installed into the same respective mounting hole before using the wheelchair, otherwise injury may occur. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2. NOTE: If (if applicable) Front Caster FIGURE 8.2 Replacing Front Casters Tracer® EX2 44 Part No. 1110546
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    a qualified technician. CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced when necessary. Part No. 1110546 45 Tracer® EX2
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    service manual for correct usage and adjustment. If these requirements cannot be achieved, DO NOT use the wheelchair wheelchair (You may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as a safeguard for the wheelchair position. WHEELCHAIR MODEL TRACER
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    and insert the anti-tippers with the anti-tipper wheels pointing toward the ground/floor into the wheelchair frame tubing as shown in FIGURE 9.2. 2. Ensure that the release button of the anti-tipper the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor. Part No. 1110546 47 Tracer® EX2
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    -tippers, a different model may be required. Contact an Invacare dealer or qualified technician. Release Buttons 1½ to 2-inch refer to FIGURE 9.4. NOTE: Position wheelchair on a flat, level surface to perform this procedure. 1. Ensure the wheelchair is not moving before engaging the Part No. 1110546
  • Invacare TREX28RP | User Manual - Page 49
    1. Disengage the wheel locks. 2. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame. 3. Reposition the wheel lock so that when engaged, the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire 1/8- 1/8-inch (3/16-inch pneumatic tires) Wheel Lock Shoe Tire Part No. 1110546 49 Tracer® EX2
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    service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. NOTE: Seat-to-floor height is not adjustable for Tracer EX2 wheelchairs wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the six may cause the wheelchair wheelchair the wheelchair in
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    "A" - REAR WHEEL MOUNTING POSITIONS- ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE DETAIL "B" - 8-INCH FORK MOUNTING POSITIONS Top Bottom FIGURE 10.1 Changing Seat-to-Floor Height Top Middle Bottom Part No. 1110546 51 Tracer® EX2
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    service SIDE OF WHEELCHAIR AXLE MOUNTING POSITION (ON WHEELCHAIR) ADULT ADULT amputee bracket on the wheelchair frame to the position determined in wheelchair. 3. Install the two hex screws and locknuts that secure the amputee bracket to the wheelchair. 4. Install the rear wheels onto the wheelchair
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    Wheelchair Rear View of Amputee Bracket Axle Spacer Toward Outside of Wheelchair the wheelchair, the while wheelchair is moving wheelchair. Ensure the base is towards the inside of the wheelchair wheelchair. 3. Securely tighten the locknut that secures the base to the step tube of the wheelchair
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    washer and secure the strap to the wheelchair. 7. The base cleans easily with on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the seat restraint), Invacare strongly recommends ordering wheelchair with the existing back upholstery screw. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite side of the wheelchair
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    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
  • Invacare TREX28RP | User Manual - Page 56
    E Unit 8 Mississauga Ontario L4Z 4G4 Canada 800-668-5324 Invacare, the Medallion Design, Yes, you can., and Tracer are registered trademarks of Invacare Corporation. Teflon is a registered trademark of Dupont Corp. © 2006 Invacare Corporation PRODUCT MADE IN CHINA Part No. 1110546 Rev C - 4/10/06
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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
DEALER:
This manual MUST be given to
the user of the product.
USER:
BEFORE using this product, read this
manual and save for future reference.
For more information regarding
Invacare products,
parts, and services,
please visit www.invacare.com
Tracer
®
EX2