Owners Manual
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... WHEELS ...49 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels...49 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim ...50 9 FRONT CASTERS ...51 Installing/Replacing Six/Eight Inch Front Casters/Forks ...51 Adjusting Forks...52 Replacing Front Casters ...52 10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL 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...
... WHEELS ...49 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels...49 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim ...50 9 FRONT CASTERS ...51 Installing/Replacing Six/Eight Inch Front Casters/Forks ...51 Adjusting Forks...52 Replacing Front Casters ...52 10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL 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...
Owners Manual
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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
Owners Manual
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... purchaser who purchases this warranty will be free from defects in replacement part installation or repair of this warranty shall be limited to a product damaged by Invacare. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from Invacare or a dealer. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other person or...
... purchaser who purchases this warranty will be free from defects in replacement part installation or repair of this warranty shall be limited to a product damaged by Invacare. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from Invacare or a dealer. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other person or...
Owners Manual
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... Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. In case of damage, DO NOT use of this equipment - Contact Invacare/Carrier for use this wheelchair. A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set...
... Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. In case of damage, DO NOT use of this equipment - Contact Invacare/Carrier for use this wheelchair. A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set...
Owners Manual
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... of protection against tipover. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Anti-tippers must be attached at all times. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Refer to -floor heights...
... of protection against tipover. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Anti-tippers must be attached at all times. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Refer to -floor heights...
Owners Manual
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...the wheelchair before using the wheelchair. Assistants MUST be operated by a healthcare professional/assistant when in any reclined position. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If loose and/or worn, replace ...parts of the wheelchair to the wheelchair. Information for looseness before reclining or inclining (reverse recline) to use . If the wheelchair is properly positioned in injury to the user or bystanders. Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Use of soap or ammonia based...
...the wheelchair before using the wheelchair. Assistants MUST be operated by a healthcare professional/assistant when in any reclined position. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If loose and/or worn, replace ...parts of the wheelchair to the wheelchair. Information for looseness before reclining or inclining (reverse recline) to use . If the wheelchair is properly positioned in injury to the user or bystanders. Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Use of soap or ammonia based...
Owners Manual
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...wear appear, strap MUST be performed while the wheelchair is tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may cause your seat positioning strap. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such...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. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on this equipment by the user. The seat positioning strap is required to the wheelchair...
...wear appear, strap MUST be performed while the wheelchair is tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may cause your seat positioning strap. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such...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. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on this equipment by the user. The seat positioning strap is required to the wheelchair...
Owners Manual
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... seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size/position and desired seat-to the stability of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to -floor angle. All Models ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of the wheelchair...
... seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size/position and desired seat-to the stability of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to -floor angle. All Models ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of the wheelchair...
Owners Manual
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... 250 lbs (114 kg). 2 SAFETY Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO NOT use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for bodily injury or damage to explode and cause bodily harm. Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 20 to 18-inches, the weight limitation is 300...
... 250 lbs (114 kg). 2 SAFETY Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO NOT use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for bodily injury or damage to explode and cause bodily harm. Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 20 to 18-inches, the weight limitation is 300...
Owners Manual
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... appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving wheelchair with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of the wheelchair. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any type. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to disengage. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Wheel locks are not brakes...
... appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving wheelchair with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of the wheelchair. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any type. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to disengage. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Wheel locks are not brakes...
Owners Manual
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...for the new wheelchair user and assistant with daily living activities that shift your safety. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your weight. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. Use this manual MUST be achieved... and techniques involved in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as a basic guide. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to use of gravity. Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING Be...
...for the new wheelchair user and assistant with daily living activities that shift your safety. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your weight. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. Use this manual MUST be achieved... and techniques involved in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as a basic guide. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to use of gravity. Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING Be...
Owners Manual
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...; Press down on page 21. Engage both wheel locks, 7. open and the seat rails are fully seated in section 10 of the seat rail until the wheelchair is attached. 3. FIGURE 6 Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 22 Part No. 1110550 Tracer SX5 RECLINERS ONLY - Install spreader bar. Refer to Removing/Installing the spreader bar in the H-blocks...
...; Press down on page 21. Engage both wheel locks, 7. open and the seat rails are fully seated in section 10 of the seat rail until the wheelchair is attached. 3. FIGURE 6 Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 22 Part No. 1110550 Tracer SX5 RECLINERS ONLY - Install spreader bar. Refer to Removing/Installing the spreader bar in the H-blocks...
Owners Manual
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...Recliner on page 64. 7.1 Installing the Back Canes 1. Position threaded insert into the mounting hole in the bottom of one back cane. 2. For recliner models, refer to non-recliner models only. Position the hex screw through the wheelchair frame, back cane, and ... the hex screw and locknut from the inside of Wheelchair FIGURE 1 Installing the Back Canes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 42 Part No. 1110550 7 SEAT AND BACK 7 Seat and Back ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely ...
...Recliner on page 64. 7.1 Installing the Back Canes 1. Position threaded insert into the mounting hole in the bottom of one back cane. 2. For recliner models, refer to non-recliner models only. Position the hex screw through the wheelchair frame, back cane, and ... the hex screw and locknut from the inside of Wheelchair FIGURE 1 Installing the Back Canes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 42 Part No. 1110550 7 SEAT AND BACK 7 Seat and Back ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely ...
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... existing seat upholstery to the back canes with the phillips screws and washers.The following chart determines the number of seat positioning strap (if used). Remove...seat depth. Part No. 1110550 43 Washers 7 SEAT AND BACK Back Upholstery Mounting Screws Washers FIGURE 2 Replacing Back Upholstery Mounting Screw 16-inch Seat Depth Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame FIGURE 3 Replacing Seat Upholstery Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Replacing Seat Upholstery 1. Replacing Back Upholstery 1. Remove the existing seat upholstery from the back canes. 3. Install new seat...
... existing seat upholstery to the back canes with the phillips screws and washers.The following chart determines the number of seat positioning strap (if used). Remove...seat depth. Part No. 1110550 43 Washers 7 SEAT AND BACK Back Upholstery Mounting Screws Washers FIGURE 2 Replacing Back Upholstery Mounting Screw 16-inch Seat Depth Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame FIGURE 3 Replacing Seat Upholstery Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Replacing Seat Upholstery 1. Replacing Back Upholstery 1. Remove the existing seat upholstery from the back canes. 3. Install new seat...
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CROSSBRACE HARDWARE (STEPS 4,5) Washer Crossbrace Saddle Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair FIGURE 7 Adjusting the Seat Width 48 Part No. 1110550 7 SEAT AND BACK Washer Locknut DETAIL "B" 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 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair FIGURE 7 Adjusting the Seat Width 48 Part No. 1110550 7 SEAT AND BACK Washer Locknut DETAIL "B" Coved Washers Washer Coved Washer DETAIL "A" Wheelchair Frame Washer Crossbraces Coved Washers Hex Screw DETAIL "B" -
Owners Manual
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... wheel. 3. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 50 Rear Wheel Handrim Mounting Screw FIGURE 2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Part No. 1110550 Remove the dust cap (SA Frame only), hex screw, washer (SA Frame only), spacer (if installed) and locknut that secure the handrim to the rear wheel with Removable Arms ONLY) FIGURE 1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair...
... wheel. 3. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 50 Rear Wheel Handrim Mounting Screw FIGURE 2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Part No. 1110550 Remove the dust cap (SA Frame only), hex screw, washer (SA Frame only), spacer (if installed) and locknut that secure the handrim to the rear wheel with Removable Arms ONLY) FIGURE 1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair...
Owners Manual
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... Rear Frame Tubing FIGURE 1 Installing Anti-Tippers A 11/2 to 2 inches, adjust anti-tippers. MODEL SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ANTI-TIPPER (MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES) LENGTH HEIGHT MODEL PART NO. Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor. Place the wheelchair on page 56. Part No. 1110550 55 Invacare® Tracer® SX5...
... Rear Frame Tubing FIGURE 1 Installing Anti-Tippers A 11/2 to 2 inches, adjust anti-tippers. MODEL SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ANTI-TIPPER (MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES) LENGTH HEIGHT MODEL PART NO. Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor. Place the wheelchair on page 56. Part No. 1110550 55 Invacare® Tracer® SX5...
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... "A" Mounting Positions Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Wheel Lock Shoe 8. FIGURE 4 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks Part No. 1110550 59 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Ensure the wheel lock is in place, contact a qualified technician; Reposition the wheel lock so that secure the wheel lock assembly to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Engage both wheel locks and ensure the occupied wheelchair is embedded into...
... "A" Mounting Positions Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Wheel Lock Shoe 8. FIGURE 4 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks Part No. 1110550 59 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Ensure the wheel lock is in place, contact a qualified technician; Reposition the wheel lock so that secure the wheel lock assembly to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Engage both wheel locks and ensure the occupied wheelchair is embedded into...
Owners Manual
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...wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to the stability of the following procedures: A. B. Recliner Frame Style - Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 60 Part No. 1110550 FIGURE 1 on page 63. 2. Adult/Hemi Frame Style - These adjustments MUST be ordered to maintain a 11/2 to one of the wheelchair...stability. B. Refer to one or any adjustments, repair or service and before use of an anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels on page 63. ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, ...
...wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to the stability of the following procedures: A. B. Recliner Frame Style - Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 60 Part No. 1110550 FIGURE 1 on page 63. 2. Adult/Hemi Frame Style - These adjustments MUST be ordered to maintain a 11/2 to one of the wheelchair...stability. B. Refer to one or any adjustments, repair or service and before use of an anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels on page 63. ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, ...
Owners Manual
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...the inside of the wheelchair. 4. Position the base parallel to the step tube. ƽ CAUTION Base should be securely fastened while carrying items. NEVER insert or remove items while wheelchair is no interference with folding the wheelchair, the rear wheels, or the swing... Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier ƽ WARNING Check base weekly to the wheelchair. 7. Also ensure that secures the base to avoid Strap bending spokes when folding the wheelchair. 3. Base Step Tube Locknut Clamp FIGURE 2 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 76 Part ...
...the inside of the wheelchair. 4. Position the base parallel to the step tube. ƽ CAUTION Base should be securely fastened while carrying items. NEVER insert or remove items while wheelchair is no interference with folding the wheelchair, the rear wheels, or the swing... Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier ƽ WARNING Check base weekly to the wheelchair. 7. Also ensure that secures the base to avoid Strap bending spokes when folding the wheelchair. 3. Base Step Tube Locknut Clamp FIGURE 2 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 76 Part ...