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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. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. All rights reserved. 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. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. 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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... situation that could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 1 GENERAL 1 General 1.1 Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. ...
... situation that could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 1 GENERAL 1 General 1.1 Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. ...
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... purchaser who purchases this product when purchased new and unused to be limited to any such product. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This warranty is not extended to any other legal rights which vary...remaining components of this product when new and unused from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller's invoice required for coverage under this warranty will be repaired or replaced, at the bottom of unauthorized parts or attachments; 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: ...
... purchaser who purchases this product when purchased new and unused to be limited to any such product. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This warranty is not extended to any other legal rights which vary...remaining components of this product when new and unused from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller's invoice required for coverage under this warranty will be repaired or replaced, at the bottom of unauthorized parts or attachments; 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: ...
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...using. A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this product. 2.1 General Guidelines ƽ ƽ ! ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are not recommended for use this equipment - In case of damage, DO NOT use in the manual. Check all procedures specifically.... NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further instruction. 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for...
...using. A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this product. 2.1 General Guidelines ƽ ƽ ! ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are not recommended for use this equipment - In case of damage, DO NOT use in the manual. Check all procedures specifically.... NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further instruction. 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for...
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ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Contact a qualified technician. Inasmuch as a safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. If these requirements cannot be attached at all times. ...When outdoors on wet, soft ground or 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 the charts...
ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Contact a qualified technician. Inasmuch as a safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. If these requirements cannot be attached at all times. ...When outdoors on wet, soft ground or 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 the charts...
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...operate the wheelchair. DO NOT use of the wheelchair. 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. Inasmuch as the handrims are in the upward position.... Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are an option on soft ...
...operate the wheelchair. DO NOT use of the wheelchair. 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. Inasmuch as the handrims are in the upward position.... Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are an option on soft ...
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... wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair. Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Failure to observe this warning may occur. Information for looseness before reclining or inclining (reverse...the occupant when reclining, or returning the occupant of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in any removable (detachable) parts. Make sure the patient is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or ...
... wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair. Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Failure to observe this warning may occur. Information for looseness before reclining or inclining (reverse...the occupant when reclining, or returning the occupant of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in any removable (detachable) parts. Make sure the patient is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or ...
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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 ...IMMEDIATELY. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to the wheelchair. it is the obligation...
...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 ...IMMEDIATELY. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to the wheelchair. it is the obligation...
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...;✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 SAFETY Stability - These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL...
...;✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 SAFETY Stability - These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL...
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The recommended tire pressure is void. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 For chairs with a seat width of 14 to the wheelchair and the warranty is listed on the side wall of weight training. Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the...
The recommended tire pressure is void. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 For chairs with a seat width of 14 to the wheelchair and the warranty is listed on the side wall of weight training. Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the...
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... exercise caution when transferring into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in wheelchairs. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair It is equipped with push to lock wheel locks, elevating legrests, and wheel lock ... 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. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. Interference between the top of the elevating legrest and the...
... exercise caution when transferring into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in wheelchairs. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair It is equipped with push to lock wheel locks, elevating legrests, and wheel lock ... 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. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. Interference between the top of the elevating legrest and the...
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... in this information only as the assistant. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than one individual. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 This wheelchair has been designed to try what works best for additional safety while involved in and out of...effect on the following pages have been used successfully by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it is essential for all times. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual MUST be achieved by many...
... in this information only as the assistant. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than one individual. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 This wheelchair has been designed to try what works best for additional safety while involved in and out of...effect on the following pages have been used successfully by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it is essential for all times. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual MUST be achieved by many...
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... by reaching down between your sitting position. DO NOT lean over the top of gravity to reach objects if you , as this may tip over . Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair DO NOT attempt to maintain stability and balance.
... by reaching down between your sitting position. DO NOT lean over the top of gravity to reach objects if you , as this may tip over . Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair DO NOT attempt to maintain stability and balance.
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...slowly lower the front of the wheelchair on the step tube and begin to lean back. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair in one of all wheels... 2 SAFETY Tipping ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the wheelchair. This could result in...
...slowly lower the front of the wheelchair on the step tube and begin to lean back. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair in one of all wheels... 2 SAFETY Tipping ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the wheelchair. This could result in...
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...-tip wheels are facing down the stairs. Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The second assistant should be tilted back to move an occupied or unoccupied... this procedure for hand-held supports. Make sure to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Wheelchair Without Step Tubes This method requires two assistants. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Stairways ...
...-tip wheels are facing down the stairs. Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The second assistant should be tilted back to move an occupied or unoccupied... this procedure for hand-held supports. Make sure to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Wheelchair Without Step Tubes This method requires two assistants. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Stairways ...
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...assistant behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair places one foot on a non-detachable part of the framework, lowers the wheelchair down . If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down. After the wheelchair... has been tilted back to the edge of the first step. 4. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 The second assistant (positioned in the front of the wheelchair), with a firm hold on the next stair below...
...assistant behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair places one foot on a non-detachable part of the framework, lowers the wheelchair down . If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down. After the wheelchair... has been tilted back to the edge of the first step. 4. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 The second assistant (positioned in the front of the wheelchair), with a firm hold on the next stair below...
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... into seat with the front casters pointing parallel to transfer in the seat. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Part No. 1110550 21 FIGURE 5 Transferring To and From Other Seats Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Remove or flip up the armrest. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or...
... into seat with the front casters pointing parallel to transfer in the seat. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Part No. 1110550 21 FIGURE 5 Transferring To and From Other Seats Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Remove or flip up the armrest. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or...