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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 ®. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. 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. All rights reserved.
Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. 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. 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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... unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may 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
... unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may 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
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... SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If within such warranty periods any other transfer of repairs made to a product damaged by Invacare. In the event you purchased your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be repaired or replaced...
... SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If within such warranty periods any other transfer of repairs made to a product damaged by Invacare. In the event you purchased your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be repaired or replaced...
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... DO NOT use of this equipment - WARNING DO NOT use in the manual. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with this product. 2.1 General Guidelines ƽ ƽ... ! Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use this wheelchair. If you are unable to use with Invacare products. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ...
... DO NOT use of this equipment - WARNING DO NOT use in the manual. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with this product. 2.1 General Guidelines ƽ ƽ... ! Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use this wheelchair. If you are unable to use with Invacare products. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ...
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...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 2-inch ground clearance. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 SAFETY 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....
...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 2-inch ground clearance. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 SAFETY 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....
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... the footplates are an option on this wheelchair (you may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. ALWAYS use the handrims for the wheelchair user. DO NOT allow children to property... may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as sand, grass, or gravel. Serious injury or damage to play on ...
... the footplates are an option on this wheelchair (you may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. ALWAYS use the handrims for the wheelchair user. DO NOT allow children to property... may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as sand, grass, or gravel. Serious injury or damage to play on ...
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...or hand grip areas use , ensure that grips are dry prior to the full upright position. If the wheelchair is properly positioned in the wheelchair before using the wheelchair. Otherwise, damage or injury may result in injury to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool ...water. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Failure to observe this warning may occur. 2 SAFETY Hand Grips ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants...
...or hand grip areas use , ensure that grips are dry prior to the full upright position. If the wheelchair is properly positioned in the wheelchair before using the wheelchair. Otherwise, damage or injury may result in injury to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool ...water. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Failure to observe this warning may occur. 2 SAFETY Hand Grips ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants...
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... seat positioning strap. If signs of a fall from a wheelchair. Serious injury can occur in the event of wear appear, strap MUST be performed while the wheelchair is a positioning strap only. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT attempt to seat/chest... positioning straps - It is not designed for the wheelchair user. DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. The seat positioning strap is...
... seat positioning strap. If signs of a fall from a wheelchair. Serious injury can occur in the event of wear appear, strap MUST be performed while the wheelchair is a positioning strap only. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT attempt to seat/chest... positioning straps - It is not designed for the wheelchair user. DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. The seat positioning strap is...
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... technician. 2 SAFETY Stability - All Models ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of the wheelchair. The various seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size/position and desired seat-to...; ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
... technician. 2 SAFETY Stability - All Models ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of the wheelchair. The various seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size/position and desired seat-to...; ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
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...18-inches, the weight limitation is 300 lbs (136 kg). Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. DO NOT overinflate the tires. Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width... of 20 to explode and cause bodily harm. Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). 2 SAFETY Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO NOT use of the tire...
...18-inches, the weight limitation is 300 lbs (136 kg). Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. DO NOT overinflate the tires. Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width... of 20 to explode and cause bodily harm. Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). 2 SAFETY Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO NOT use of the tire...
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... side, otherwise injury or damage may be used by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while 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 meet many needs of the end user. ALWAYS exercise caution when...
... side, otherwise injury or damage may be used by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while 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 meet many needs of the end user. ALWAYS exercise caution when...
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... involved in activities that may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair. Virtually all times. This can be heeded. If more than the length of the armrests. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 This manual points out the most important...the forward position whenever you DO NOT move beyond the center of the wheelchair. It is essential for the new wheelchair user and assistant with daily living activities that shift your safety. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to maintain stability and balance. Techniques in...
... involved in activities that may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair. Virtually all times. This can be heeded. If more than the length of the armrests. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 This manual points out the most important...the forward position whenever you DO NOT move beyond the center of the wheelchair. It is essential for the new wheelchair user and assistant with daily living activities that shift your safety. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to maintain stability and balance. Techniques in...
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...to create the longest possible wheelbase. Forward Position the front casters so that they are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to manage your wheelchair. Backwards Position wheelchair as close as possible to reach objects if you have pick them up from the floor by learning ...sitting position toward direction you are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair DO NOT attempt to the desired object. DO NOT lean over the top of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by...
...to create the longest possible wheelbase. Forward Position the front casters so that they are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to manage your wheelchair. Backwards Position wheelchair as close as possible to reach objects if you have pick them up from the floor by learning ...sitting position toward direction you are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair DO NOT attempt to the desired object. DO NOT lean over the top of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by...
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... ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to the wheelchair. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 This could result...
... ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to the wheelchair. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 This could result...
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... an elevator is necessary to use only secure, non-detachable parts for moving . Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Follow this procedure for hand-held supports. Turn...are pointing up or down . 2 SAFETY FIGURE 3 Method 2 - Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are against the curb. The second assistant should be removed from the wheelchair prior to the ground. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Stairways ƽ WARNING Extreme caution is advised when ...
... an elevator is necessary to use only secure, non-detachable parts for moving . Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Follow this procedure for hand-held supports. Turn...are pointing up or down . 2 SAFETY FIGURE 3 Method 2 - Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are against the curb. The second assistant should be removed from the wheelchair prior to the ground. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Stairways ƽ WARNING Extreme caution is advised when ...
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...wheelchair as the assistant behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up against the first step. 4. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair rolls the wheelchair...wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair...wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway. 6. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the edge of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair...behind the wheelchair), securely ...
...wheelchair as the assistant behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up against the first step. 4. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair rolls the wheelchair...wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair...wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway. 6. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the edge of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair...behind the wheelchair), securely ...