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BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
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Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved.
Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved.
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CONTENTS 1 GENERAL ...6 Warnings...6 Limited Warranty ...7 2 SAFETY ...8 General Guidelines ...8 Operating Information...9 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs...16 3 OVERVIEW ...25 Label Locations...25 Component Identification ...26 Typical Product Parameters ...27 4 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING ...29 Safety Inspection Checklist ...29 Troubleshooting...32 Maintenance ...32 5 .../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
CONTENTS 1 GENERAL ...6 Warnings...6 Limited Warranty ...7 2 SAFETY ...8 General Guidelines ...8 Operating Information...9 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs...16 3 OVERVIEW ...25 Label Locations...25 Component Identification ...26 Typical Product Parameters ...27 4 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING ...29 Safety Inspection Checklist ...29 Troubleshooting...32 Maintenance ...32 5 .../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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... a potentially hazardous situation which could result in property damage or minor injury or both. 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 damage to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may result...
... a potentially hazardous situation which could result in property damage or minor injury or both. 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 damage to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may result...
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... product shall be repaired or replaced, at the bottom of Invacare, or to be limited to our factory without our prior consent. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If within such warranty periods any other transfer of repairs made...
... product shall be repaired or replaced, at the bottom of Invacare, or to be limited to our factory without our prior consent. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If within such warranty periods any other transfer of repairs made...
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...specifically designed and manufactured for use in the manual. If you are unable to use this product or optional equipment. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this product. 2.1 General Guidelines ...SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this wheelchair. Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with Invacare products. WARNING DO NOT use . also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further ...
...specifically designed and manufactured for use in the manual. If you are unable to use this product or optional equipment. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this product. 2.1 General Guidelines ...SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this wheelchair. Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with Invacare products. WARNING DO NOT use . also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further ...
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... 11/2 to -floor angle, the correct 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 2-inch ground clearance. Inasmuch as the anti-...or seat-to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as a safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. Anti-tippers must be observed when traversing such surfaces....
... 11/2 to -floor angle, the correct 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 2-inch ground clearance. Inasmuch as the anti-...or seat-to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as a safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. Anti-tippers must be observed when traversing such surfaces....
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... sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT allow children to property may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as an additional safeguard for self-propulsion. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 Serious injury or damage to play on the frame of a qualified healthcare professional...
... sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT allow children to property may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as an additional safeguard for self-propulsion. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 Serious injury or damage to play on the frame of a qualified healthcare professional...
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...solutions will result in injury to the user or damage to maintain maximum stability and safety. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use , ensure that grips are dry prior to the full upright position... 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to lift the wheelchair by a healthcare professional/assistant when in the wheelchair before using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. If the wheelchair is properly positioned in any removable (detachable) parts. ALWAYS engage both wheel...
...solutions will result in injury to the user or damage to maintain maximum stability and safety. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use , ensure that grips are dry prior to the full upright position... 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to lift the wheelchair by a healthcare professional/assistant when in the wheelchair before using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. If the wheelchair is properly positioned in any removable (detachable) parts. ALWAYS engage both wheel...
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.../chest positioning strap is an option on an incline. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to tip over curbs or obstacles. If signs of this wheelchair (you or damage to stop the wheelchair while on a sloped surface. DO NOT attempt to seat...
.../chest positioning strap is an option on an incline. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to tip over curbs or obstacles. If signs of this wheelchair (you or damage to stop the wheelchair while on a sloped surface. DO NOT attempt to seat...
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...; ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION ... in stability. 2 SAFETY Stability - Any change to one or any combination of the seven may cause the wheelchair to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to...
...; ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION ... in stability. 2 SAFETY Stability - Any change to one or any combination of the seven may cause the wheelchair to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to...
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...bodily injury or damage to 18-inches, the weight limitation is void. Invacare wheelchairs 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 2 SAFETY Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO...of the tire. For chairs with a seat width of 14 to the wheelchair and the warranty 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.). Failure to follow these suggestions ...
...bodily injury or damage to 18-inches, the weight limitation is void. Invacare wheelchairs 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 2 SAFETY Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO...of the tire. For chairs with a seat width of 14 to the wheelchair and the warranty 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.). Failure to follow these suggestions ...
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... with wheel locks. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to 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 wheelchairs to the side, otherwise injury or damage may result. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in a moving...
... with wheel locks. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to 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 wheelchairs to the side, otherwise injury or damage may result. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in a moving...
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...many. When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it in the wheelchair have been used successfully by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it is important to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 However, all activities which involve movement in...to the user, damage to reach, bend and transfer in this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for your lap while occupying the wheelchair may differ from those described in serious bodily injury to the user and ...
...many. When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it in the wheelchair have been used successfully by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it is important to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 However, all activities which involve movement in...to the user, damage to reach, bend and transfer in this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for your lap while occupying the wheelchair may differ from those described in serious bodily injury to the user and ...
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...Position the front casters so that they are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to the desired object. DO NOT attempt to maintain stability and balance. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Keep in mind your center of gravity to reach objects if...NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward direction you are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks. Backwards Position wheelchair as close as this may tip over . FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backwards Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the...
...Position the front casters so that they are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to the desired object. DO NOT attempt to maintain stability and balance. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Keep in mind your center of gravity to reach objects if...NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward direction you are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks. Backwards Position wheelchair as close as this may tip over . FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backwards Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the...
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... the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Push the wheelchair forward until the balance point is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY Tipping ƽ WARNING DO ...NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to tilt the wheelchair toward you. After...
... the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Push the wheelchair forward until the balance point is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY Tipping ƽ WARNING DO ...NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to tilt the wheelchair toward you. After...
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...advised when it is necessary 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 Follow this procedure for hand-held supports. The first assistant... should be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is being lowered to use only secure, non-detachable parts for moving . Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are pointing up. The ...
...advised when it is necessary 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 Follow this procedure for hand-held supports. The first assistant... should be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is being lowered to use only secure, non-detachable parts for moving . Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are pointing up. The ...
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... facing up . 2. The second assistant (positioned in the rear places one foot on a non-detachable part of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up against the first step. 4. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the...
... facing up . 2. The second assistant (positioned in the rear places one foot on a non-detachable part of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up against the first step. 4. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the...