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Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550
Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550
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... Height ...36 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly ...37 Replacing Heel Loop ...38 6 ARMS ...39 Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest ...39 Adjusting Armrest Height ...41 Part No. 1110550 3 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
... Height ...36 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly ...37 Replacing Heel Loop ...38 6 ARMS ...39 Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest ...39 Adjusting Armrest Height ...41 Part No. 1110550 3 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
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... LOCKS ...54 Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers...54 Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks...57 11 SEAT TO FLOOR ...60 Changing Seat-to-Floor Height ...60 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 4 Part No. 1110550
... LOCKS ...54 Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers...54 Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks...57 11 SEAT TO FLOOR ...60 Changing Seat-to-Floor Height ...60 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 4 Part No. 1110550
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CONTENTS 12 RECLINER ...64 Recliner Operation...64 Replacing the Headrest Pillow ...66 Replacing the Headrest/Back Upholstery...67 Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar ...69 Removing and Installing Fixed Height Armrest ...70 Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels...71 Using/adjusting the Clamp-On Wheel Locks ...72 13 OPTIONS ...74 Installing Amputee Bracket...74 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier...76 Installing the Seat Positioning Strap ...77 Installing the Wheel Lock Extension Handle...78 Part No. 1110550 5 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
CONTENTS 12 RECLINER ...64 Recliner Operation...64 Replacing the Headrest Pillow ...66 Replacing the Headrest/Back Upholstery...67 Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar ...69 Removing and Installing Fixed Height Armrest ...70 Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels...71 Using/adjusting the Clamp-On Wheel Locks ...72 13 OPTIONS ...74 Installing Amputee Bracket...74 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier...76 Installing the Seat Positioning Strap ...77 Installing the Wheel Lock Extension Handle...78 Part No. 1110550 5 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
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See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in personal injury or property damage. CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in ...
See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in personal injury or property damage. CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in ...
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...this product when purchased new and unused to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This warranty is serialized, indicate the serial number. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. The warranty shall not apply to ... cross members of this warranty. This warranty does not include any other transfer of unauthorized parts or attachments; For warranty service, please contact the dealer from Invacare or a dealer. Limitations and Exclusions: The foregoing warranty shall not apply to serial numbered...
...this product when purchased new and unused to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This warranty is serialized, indicate the serial number. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. The warranty shall not apply to ... cross members of this warranty. This warranty does not include any other transfer of unauthorized parts or attachments; For warranty service, please contact the dealer from Invacare or a dealer. Limitations and Exclusions: The foregoing warranty shall not apply to serial numbered...
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... completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for use in the manual. WARNING DO NOT use . also, a qualified technician...
... completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for use in the manual. WARNING DO NOT use . also, a qualified technician...
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... safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. Refer to 2-inch ground clearance. Anti-tippers must be achieved, DO NOT use anti-tippers. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If changing the seat-to-floor height with or without a change to seat-to-floor angle, the... Anti-Tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option 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-floor ...
... safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. Refer to 2-inch ground clearance. Anti-tippers must be achieved, DO NOT use anti-tippers. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If changing the seat-to-floor height with or without a change to seat-to-floor angle, the... Anti-Tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option 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-floor ...
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...healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. DO NOT operate on this wheelchair (you may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair user. When getting in or out of the wheelchair... the footplate as an additional safeguard for self-propulsion. DO NOT allow children to property may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform. 2 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ WARNING To determine and establish your particular safety limits...
...healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. DO NOT operate on this wheelchair (you may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair user. When getting in or out of the wheelchair... the footplate as an additional safeguard for self-propulsion. DO NOT allow children to property may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform. 2 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ WARNING To determine and establish your particular safety limits...
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.... Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by a healthcare professional/assistant when in any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair to use . If the wheelchair is properly positioned in the wheelchair before using the wheelchair. Assistants MUST be ... user or bystanders. Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 SAFETY Hand Grips ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants ƽ...
.... Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by a healthcare professional/assistant when in any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair to use . If the wheelchair is properly positioned in the wheelchair before using the wheelchair. Assistants MUST be ... user or bystanders. Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 SAFETY Hand Grips ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants ƽ...
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..., 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...wheelchair user. If signs of wear appear, strap MUST be performed while the wheelchair is a positioning strap only. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 Doing so may result. Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all attaching ...
..., 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...wheelchair user. If signs of wear appear, strap MUST be performed while the wheelchair is a positioning strap only. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 Doing so may result. Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all attaching ...
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...;✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 SAFETY Stability - Any change to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. The various seat...
...;✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 SAFETY Stability - Any change to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. The various seat...
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... have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 20 to explode and cause bodily harm. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the ...tire to 22-inches, the weight limitation is 250 lbs (114 kg). Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use...
... have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 20 to explode and cause bodily harm. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the ...tire to 22-inches, the weight limitation is 250 lbs (114 kg). Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use...
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... seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in wheelchairs. Wheel locks are not brakes. If the wheelchair is Invacare's position that may result. Interference between the top of the elevating legrest and the wheel lock extension handle causes the wheel lock to the...to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be made of the restraints made available by an individual rests solely with wheel locks. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to meet many needs of the end user....
... seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in wheelchairs. Wheel locks are not brakes. If the wheelchair is Invacare's position that may result. Interference between the top of the elevating legrest and the wheel lock extension handle causes the wheel lock to the...to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be made of the restraints made available by an individual rests solely with wheel locks. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to meet many needs of the end user....
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... manual MUST be achieved by many. Your wheelchair has been designed to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this information only as the assistant. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the new wheelchair user and assistant with daily living activities that they may adversely affect the stability of... forward, it in the forward position whenever you are a starting point for additional safety while involved in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550
... manual MUST be achieved by many. Your wheelchair has been designed to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this information only as the assistant. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the new wheelchair user and assistant with daily living activities that they may adversely affect the stability of... forward, it in the forward position whenever you are a starting point for additional safety while involved in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550
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... Obstacles Coping with the irritation of gravity to create the longest possible wheelbase. Backwards Position wheelchair as close as possible and engage wheel locks. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Point front casters forward to maintain stability and balance. Forward Position the front casters so that they are...
... Obstacles Coping with the irritation of gravity to create the longest possible wheelbase. Backwards Position wheelchair as close as possible and engage wheel locks. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Point front casters forward to maintain stability and balance. Forward Position the front casters so that they are...
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...is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. This could result in the weight distribution. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to the ground. Wheelchair With Step... Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair. Roll the wheelchair ...
...is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. This could result in the weight distribution. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to the ground. Wheelchair With Step... Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair. Roll the wheelchair ...
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... 3 Method 2 - Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for moving . Follow this procedure for hand-held supports. Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are against the curb. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The first assistant should ...stand on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the curb. Wheelchair Without Step...
... 3 Method 2 - Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for moving . Follow this procedure for hand-held supports. Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are against the curb. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The first assistant should ...stand on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the curb. Wheelchair Without Step...
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...(positioned behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the edge...as the assistant in the rear places one foot on a non-detachable part of the first step. 4. The second assistant (positioned in the ...behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the framework, lowers the wheelchair down . If necessary, rotate the ...-tippers so the wheels are facing down and on a non-detachable part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the...
...(positioned behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the edge...as the assistant in the rear places one foot on a non-detachable part of the first step. 4. The second assistant (positioned in the ...behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the framework, lowers the wheelchair down . If necessary, rotate the ...-tippers so the wheels are facing down and on a non-detachable part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the...
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... and upper body strength. Also be performed independently provided you . Turn both casters parallel to the object you are engaged to move a wheelchair between floors. Part No. 1110550 21 FIGURE 5 Transferring To and From Other Seats Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
... and upper body strength. Also be performed independently provided you . Turn both casters parallel to the object you are engaged to move a wheelchair between floors. Part No. 1110550 21 FIGURE 5 Transferring To and From Other Seats Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair