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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 ®. All rights reserved. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 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.
Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. All rights reserved. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 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.
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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 hazardous situation that could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in property damage or minor injury or both. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. 1 GENERAL 1 General 1.1 Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and...
... a hazardous situation that could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in property damage or minor injury or both. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. 1 GENERAL 1 General 1.1 Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and...
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... service, please write directly to , modification through the use of this warranty. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Invacare warrants the side frames and cross members of unauthorized parts or attachments; Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. Do not return products to a product damaged by reason of repairs made to any...
... service, please write directly to , modification through the use of this warranty. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Invacare warrants the side frames and cross members of unauthorized parts or attachments; Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. Do not return products to a product damaged by reason of repairs made to any...
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...set up of this product. 2.1 General Guidelines ƽ ƽ ! Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are unable to use this product or optional equipment. Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with this equipment - In ...instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. If you are not recommended for use in the manual. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important ...
...set up of this product. 2.1 General Guidelines ƽ ƽ ! Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are unable to use this product or optional equipment. Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with this equipment - In ...instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. If you are not recommended for use in the manual. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important ...
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Extra caution must be achieved, DO NOT use anti-tippers. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Refer to -floor height with or without a change to seat-to-floor angle, the correct anti-tippers must be used to maintain a 11/2 to -...2 SAFETY 2.1 Operating Information 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 2-inch ground...
Extra caution must be achieved, DO NOT use anti-tippers. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Refer to -floor height with or without a change to seat-to-floor angle, the correct anti-tippers must be used to maintain a 11/2 to -...2 SAFETY 2.1 Operating Information 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 2-inch ground...
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... to property may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as the handrims are in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. Serious... ALWAYS use the footplate as sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT operate on soft surfaces such as a platform. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ WARNING To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice ...
... to property may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as the handrims are in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. Serious... ALWAYS use the footplate as sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT operate on soft surfaces such as a platform. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ WARNING To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice ...
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...use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair to the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Assistants MUST be operated by any reclined position. Make sure to maintain maximum... stability and safety. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the user or bystanders. If the wheelchair is properly positioned in any removable (detachable) parts. Otherwise, damage or ...
...use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair to the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Assistants MUST be operated by any reclined position. Make sure to maintain maximum... stability and safety. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the user or bystanders. If the wheelchair is properly positioned in any removable (detachable) parts. Otherwise, damage or ...
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... injury can occur in the event of wear appear, strap MUST be performed while the wheelchair is not designed for the wheelchair user. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT attempt to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is a positioning strap only. DO ...positioning strap is tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may order with a water, ice or oil film. If signs of a fall from a wheelchair. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. ...
... injury can occur in the event of wear appear, strap MUST be performed while the wheelchair is not designed for the wheelchair user. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT attempt to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is a positioning strap only. DO ...positioning strap is tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may order with a water, ice or oil film. If signs of a fall from a wheelchair. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. ...
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...; ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 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 maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. All Models ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use...
...; ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 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 maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. All Models ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use...
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... or tested as a seat for bodily injury or damage to the wheelchair and the warranty is 250 lbs (114 kg). DO NOT overinflate the tires. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of weight training. 2 SAFETY...is void. The recommended tire pressure is 300 lbs (136 kg). Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 20 to 22-inches, ...
... or tested as a seat for bodily injury or damage to the wheelchair and the warranty is 250 lbs (114 kg). DO NOT overinflate the tires. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of weight training. 2 SAFETY...is void. The recommended tire pressure is 300 lbs (136 kg). Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 20 to 22-inches, ...
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... elevating legrests to stop a moving on all floor surfaces including those that users of wheelchairs should NOT be transported in a moving vehicle of any wheelchair transportation systems. Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to disengage. 2 SAFETY Wheel Locks ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the side...
... elevating legrests to stop a moving on all floor surfaces including those that users of wheelchairs should NOT be transported in a moving vehicle of any wheelchair transportation systems. Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to disengage. 2 SAFETY Wheel Locks ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the side...
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...heeded. To determine and establish your wheelchair, you lean forward. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 It is essential for your weight. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual are a starting point... normal daily activities as long as the assistant. These movements will cause a change to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for all warnings and cautions given in the safe operation and maintenance of...
...heeded. To determine and establish your wheelchair, you lean forward. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 It is essential for your weight. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual are a starting point... normal daily activities as long as the assistant. These movements will cause a change to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for all warnings and cautions given in the safe operation and maintenance of...
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... close as possible and engage wheel locks. Forward Position the front casters so that they are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to tip over. Reach back only as far as this may tip over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects... Bending Forward/Backwards Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of gravity to maintain stability and balance. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair DO NOT lean over . 2 SAFETY Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward...
... close as possible and engage wheel locks. Forward Position the front casters so that they are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to tip over. Reach back only as far as this may tip over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects... Bending Forward/Backwards Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of gravity to maintain stability and balance. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair DO NOT lean over . 2 SAFETY Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward...
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...wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to the wheelchair. Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are clear of the wheelchair on the step tube and begin to the ground. Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair... 18 Part No. 1110550 Method 1 - This could result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to lean back. 2 SAFETY Tipping ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. After mastering...
...wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to the wheelchair. Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are clear of the wheelchair on the step tube and begin to the ground. Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair... 18 Part No. 1110550 Method 1 - This could result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to lean back. 2 SAFETY Tipping ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. After mastering...
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... floors when an elevator is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are against the curb. Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Stairways ƽ WARNING Extreme caution is advised when it is being...
... floors when an elevator is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are against the curb. Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Stairways ƽ WARNING Extreme caution is advised when it is being...
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... the wheels are facing up . 2. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up to the next stair below and repeats process. 5. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has ...part of the framework, lowers the wheelchair down and on the next stair above and steadies the wheelchair as the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the first step. 4. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY...
... the wheels are facing up . 2. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up to the next stair below and repeats process. 5. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has ...part of the framework, lowers the wheelchair down and on the next stair above and steadies the wheelchair as the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the first step. 4. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY...