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Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 All rights reserved. © 2013 Invacare Corporation. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare.
Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 All rights reserved. © 2013 Invacare Corporation. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare.
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... Height ...35 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly ...37 Replacing Heel Loop ...38 6 ARMS 40 Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest ...40 Adjusting Armrest Height ...42 Part No. 1110550 3 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
... Height ...35 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly ...37 Replacing Heel Loop ...38 6 ARMS 40 Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest ...40 Adjusting Armrest Height ...42 Part No. 1110550 3 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
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... LOCKS 57 Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers...57 Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks...60 11 SEAT TO FLOOR 62 Changing Seat-to-Floor Height ...62 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 4 Part No. 1110550
... LOCKS 57 Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers...57 Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks...60 11 SEAT TO FLOOR 62 Changing Seat-to-Floor Height ...62 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 4 Part No. 1110550
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12 RECLINER CONTENTS 66 Recliner Operation...66 Replacing the Headrest Pillow ...68 Replacing the Headrest/Back Upholstery...69 Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar ...71 Removing and Installing Fixed Height Armrest ...72 Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels...73 Using/adjusting the Clamp-On Wheel Locks ...74 13 OPTIONS 76 Installing Amputee Bracket...76 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier...78 Installing the Seat Positioning Strap ...79 Installing the Wheel Lock Extension Handle...80 Part No. 1110550 5 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
12 RECLINER CONTENTS 66 Recliner Operation...66 Replacing the Headrest Pillow ...68 Replacing the Headrest/Back Upholstery...69 Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar ...71 Removing and Installing Fixed Height Armrest ...72 Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels...73 Using/adjusting the Clamp-On Wheel Locks ...74 13 OPTIONS 76 Installing Amputee Bracket...76 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier...78 Installing the Seat Positioning Strap ...79 Installing the Wheel Lock Extension Handle...80 Part No. 1110550 5 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
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Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! ...
Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! ...
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... OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Coverage under this page. Provide dealer's name, address, the product model number, date of... shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any component without our prior consent. This warranty is not extended to any other person or entity and is extended only to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. Invacare warrants the side frames and ...
... OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Coverage under this page. Provide dealer's name, address, the product model number, date of... shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any component without our prior consent. This warranty is not extended to any other person or entity and is extended only to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. Invacare warrants the side frames and ...
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... or optional equipment. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel...specifically designed and manufactured for use . also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further instruction. Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with Invacare products. Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to use in the manual...
... or optional equipment. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel...specifically designed and manufactured for use . also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further instruction. Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with Invacare products. Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to use in the manual...
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..., DO NOT use anti-tippers. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to the charts... 2.1 Operating Information Anti-Tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (you may not provide the same level of protection against tipover. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Extra caution must be attached at all times.
..., DO NOT use anti-tippers. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to the charts... 2.1 Operating Information Anti-Tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (you may not provide the same level of protection against tipover. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Extra caution must be attached at all times.
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... the upward position. DO NOT use the footplate as sand, grass, or gravel. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550
... the upward position. DO NOT use the footplate as sand, grass, or gravel. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550
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... by a healthcare professional/assistant when in the wheelchair before using the wheelchair. Make sure to the wheelchair. Failure to observe this warning may occur. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to maintain maximum stability and safety. If loose and/or worn, replace...
... by a healthcare professional/assistant when in the wheelchair before using the wheelchair. Make sure to the wheelchair. Failure to observe this warning may occur. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to maintain maximum stability and safety. If loose and/or worn, replace...
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...sloped surface. The seat positioning strap is an option on this equipment by the user. Doing so may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to... Inclines, and Obstacles ƽ WARNING DO NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for use , make sure all service and adjustment should be replaced IMMEDIATELY...
...sloped surface. The seat positioning strap is an option on this equipment by the user. Doing so may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to... Inclines, and Obstacles ƽ WARNING DO NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for use , make sure all service and adjustment should be replaced IMMEDIATELY...
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...;✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair All Models ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels...
...;✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair All Models ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels...
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...Tracer SX5 and Tracer SX5 Recliner wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of weight training. Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 14 to the wheelchair and...the weight limitation is 250 lbs (114 kg). Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 For chairs with a seat width of 20 to explode and ...
...Tracer SX5 and Tracer SX5 Recliner wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of weight training. Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 14 to the wheelchair and...the weight limitation is 250 lbs (114 kg). Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 For chairs with a seat width of 20 to explode and ...
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... and use be transported in vehicles of any wheelchair transportation systems. Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of the wheelchair. 2 SAFETY Wheel Locks ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to disengage. Wheel locks ...are not brakes. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair It is equipped with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of a user while in a...
... and use be transported in vehicles of any wheelchair transportation systems. Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of the wheelchair. 2 SAFETY Wheel Locks ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to disengage. Wheel locks ...are not brakes. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair It is equipped with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of a user while in a...
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Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for your safety. This wheelchair has been designed to the wheelchair and surrounding property. DO ... daily living activities that shift your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in a straight line. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for all warnings and cautions given in this manual MUST be achieved by many. This...
Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for your safety. This wheelchair has been designed to the wheelchair and surrounding property. DO ... daily living activities that shift your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in a straight line. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for all warnings and cautions given in this manual MUST be achieved by many. This...
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... close as your arm will extend without changing your wheelchair. Point front casters forward to reach objects if you , as this may tip over. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backwards Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles...
... close as your arm will extend without changing your wheelchair. Point front casters forward to reach objects if you , as this may tip over. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backwards Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles...
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.... After mastering the techniques of the following methods to the wheelchair. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in one of tipping the wheelchair, use one continuous movement onto the sidewalk. Method ...occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. When ...
.... After mastering the techniques of the following methods to the wheelchair. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in one of tipping the wheelchair, use one continuous movement onto the sidewalk. Method ...occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. When ...
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...to clear the edge of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair DO NOT return the front casters to the ground until the wheelchair has been pulled backward...anti-tip wheels are against the curb. The first assistant should be removed from the wheelchair prior to use only secure, non-detachable parts for the front casters to move an occupied or unoccupied wheelchair up . Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in ...
...to clear the edge of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair DO NOT return the front casters to the ground until the wheelchair has been pulled backward...anti-tip wheels are against the curb. The first assistant should be removed from the wheelchair prior to use only secure, non-detachable parts for the front casters to move an occupied or unoccupied wheelchair up . Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in ...
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...are facing up . 2. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down . FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair places one foot on to the edge of the wheelchair for leverage ... back to the next stair below and steadies the wheelchair as the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the first step. 4. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point. 3. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair...
...are facing up . 2. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down . FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair places one foot on to the edge of the wheelchair for leverage ... back to the next stair below and steadies the wheelchair as the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the first step. 4. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point. 3. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair...
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... are transferring onto. Swing away or remove front rigging. Use a transfer board if at all possible. FIGURE 5 Transferring To and From Other Seats Part No. 1110550 21 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Serious bodily injury may be taken to transfer in the seat. Turn both casters parallel to move a wheelchair between...
... are transferring onto. Swing away or remove front rigging. Use a transfer board if at all possible. FIGURE 5 Transferring To and From Other Seats Part No. 1110550 21 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Serious bodily injury may be taken to transfer in the seat. Turn both casters parallel to move a wheelchair between...