Invacare Tracer EXIR Installation instructions

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
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Tracer® EXI 2Part No. 1110547
WARNING
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 A
QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY
OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL NOTES................................................................................ 5
LABEL LOCATIONS ........................................................................... 6
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 7
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES................................................. 8
STABILITY...................................................................................................................................................... 8
OPERATING INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................9
TIRE PRESSURE........................................................................................................................................ 10
WEIGHT TRAINING ............................................................................................................................. 10
WEIGHT LIMITATION.......................................................................................................................... 10
SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS...................................................................................... 11
SECTION 2 - SAFETY INSPECTION .................................................. 18
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST .................................................................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................ 19
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................... 19
SECTION 3 - FRONT RIGGINGS ....................................................... 21
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE FOOTREST .................................................................................... 21
FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................ 22
RAISING/LOWERING THE ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY ............................................. 2
HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT .............................................................................................................. 2
SECTION 4 - ARMS ........................................................................ 26
REMOVING AND INSTALLING ARMREST ................................................................................... 26
SECTION 5 - SEAT AND BACK ....................................................... 27
REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY ................................................................................................... 27
REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY ..................................................................................................... 27
ADJUSTING THE SEAT WIDTH ....................................................................................................... 28
SECTION 6 - REAR W EELS ........................................................... 31
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS .......................................................................... 31
REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM .......................................................................................... 32
REPLACING/REPAIRING REAR WHEEL TIRE/TUBE ................................................................. 32
SECTION 7 - FRONT CASTERS ....................................................... 33
INSTALLING/REPLACING FORK ASSEMBLIES ............................................................................ 33
ADJUSTING FORKS ............................................................................................................................... 33
REPLACING FRONT CASTERS ......................................................................................................... 3
REPLACING/REPAIRING FRONT CASTER TIRE/TUBE ........................................................... 3

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
SECTION 8 - ANTI-TIPPERS/W EEL LOCKS .................................... 35
INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS........................................................................... 35
WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................... 37
SECTION 9 - SEAT-TO-FLOOR EIG T ........................................... 39
CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ....................................................................................... 39
SECTION 10 - OPTIONS ................................................................. 41
INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STRAP ......................................................................... 1
NOTES........................................................................................... 42
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................... 43

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SPECIAL NOTES
WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or
unsafe practices which could result in personal in ury 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 supply a wide
variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final
selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely
with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a
selection.
WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS
Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in
vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. 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.
It is Invacares position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into
appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the
restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does
not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE
OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING
RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF
THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN
THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
SPECIAL NOTES
SPECIAL NOTES

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
The wheel locks on this 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 below
! CAUTION
Any wheel lock adjustments should embed
wheel lock shoe at least 1/8" into tire when
locked (3/16" on pneumatic tires)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR 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 1/8" when handle is engaged to the
lock position (3/16" for pneumatic tires)
3 Tighten mounting fastener to secure
mounting bracket in desired location and
recheck lock shoe embedding
4 Inspect for correct locking action BEFORE
actual use
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LABEL LOCATIONS
LABEL LOCATIONS
LABEL LOCATIONS
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT
THE ANTI-TIP TUBES
INSTALLED.
REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144
Refer to Owner's Manual
for proper anti-tipper
setting.
1085379
WARNING
Crossmember
Lower Frame
Tube

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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**
( ith 24-inch heels)
Adult (SA Frame : 19-1/2-inches
Adult (FF Frame : 21-inches
Hemi (SA Frame : 17-1/2-inches
Back Height: 16-inches
Back Style: Fixed
Arm Styles: Fixed Height; Desk or Full Length; Permanent or Removable
Front Riggings: Swingaway Footrests, Elevating Legrests (Not Available on FF Frame )
Rear Axle: Permanent
Rear Wheels: 20, 22 and 24*-inch Composite* Urethane*, Pneumatic or
Pneumatic-Flat Free Insert
Handrims: Composite*, Chrome Plated Steel, Black Painted Aluminum
Wheel Locks: Push to Lock* (Adult), Pull to Lock* (Hemi)
Caster Size: 6x1-inch Urethane (N/A FF Frame), 8x1-inch Solid Rubber*
8x1-1/4-inch Pneumatic or Pneumatic-Flat Free Insert,
Upholstery: Vinyl - Midnight Blue or Black*
Weight*** (approx.
SA Frame
Permanent Arm: 36 pounds
Removable Arm: 36 pounds
FF Frame: 37 pounds
Shipping Weight***
(approx.
SA Frame
Permanent Arm: 45-1/2 pounds
Removable Arm: 45-1/2 pounds
FF Frame: 46-1/2 pounds
* NOTE: These options are standard for this model.
** NOTE: The seat-to-floor heights are based on urethane tires. If wheelchair is equipped with
pneumatic (properl inflated) or solid rubber tires, add 1/4-inch to the measurements listed above.
These heights can var +/- 1/4-inch due to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances.
***NOTE: Weights based on 18-inch wide wheelchair without front riggings. Weights will var
depending on how wheelchair is equipped.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS

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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) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These
ad ustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
Caster Size Caster Position Wheel Size Wheel Position Anti-Ti ers User Condition
Caster Size üüüüü
Caster Position üüüüü
Wheel Size üü üüü
Wheel Position üüü üü
User Condition üüüüü 
NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the proce-
dure that is checked (ü) to maintain the proper stabilit , safet and handling of the wheelchair.
Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size,
rear wheel position, front caster size and front caster position. These
ad ustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor heights. Refer to the
chart in INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS in SECTION 8 of
this manual for correct usage and ad ustment. If these requirements cannot
be achieved, do not use the wheelchair. Contact a qualified technician.
If changing the seat-to-floor height the correct anti-tippers MUST be
ordered to maintain a 1-1/2 to 2-inch ground clearance.
Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged. Ensure that the release button of
the anti-tipper fully protrudes out of the hole on the bottom of the
wheelchair frame.
Ensure both anti-tippers are ad usted to the same height.
Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers
are an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the anti-
tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an
additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
Section 1 - General Guidelines includes the following:
Stability
Operating Information
Tire Pressure
Weight Training
Weight imitation
Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs

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OPERATING INFORMATION
WARNING
Unless otherwise noted, all service and ad ustments should be performed
while the wheelchair is unoccupied.
After ANY ad ustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise in ury or damage
may result.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending,
reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the
presence of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active
use of the wheelchair.
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
recommends ordering the Seat Positioning Strap as an additional
safeguard for the wheelchair user.
ALWAYS verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secure prior to use
when an assistant is used to propel the chair.
DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless the wheelchair is fully
open.
DO NOT TRAVERSE, CLIMB or GO DOWN ramps or slopes greater
than 9°.
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil
film.
DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause
your wheelchair to tip over and cause bodily harm to you or damage to
the wheelchair.
DO NOT attempt to reach ob ects if you have to move forward in the
seat.
DO NOT attempt to reach ob ects if you have to pick them up from the
floor by reaching down between your knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your
center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward direction you are
reaching as the wheelchair may tip over.
WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving
wheelchair with the wheel locks.
DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance.
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious
bodily in ury may occur.
SECTION 1
GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL GUIDELINES

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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 tire or tube MUST be performed by a
qualified technician.
WEIGHT TRAINING
WARNING
Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight
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 NOT be liable
for bodily in ury and the warranty is void.
WEIGHT LIMITATION
WARNING
The Tracer EXI wheelchair has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. (114 kg.).
SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL GUIDELINES
WARNING (CONTINUED)
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every
precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters
parallel to the ob ect you are transferring onto. When transferring to and
from the wheelchair, ALWAYS ENGAGE BOTH WHEEL LOCKS.
DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized
by Invacare.
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 in ury to the user and/or assistant or damage to
the wheelchair.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
DO NOT use the footplate as a platform. When getting in or out of the
wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are in the upward position.
ALWAYS use the handrims for self-propulsion. Inasmuch as the
HANDRIMS are an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or
without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the
handrims as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.