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Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. © 2011 Invacare Corporation.
Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. © 2011 Invacare Corporation.
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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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... or serious injury. ƽ WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for efficient, trouble-free...
... or serious injury. ƽ WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for efficient, trouble-free...
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... satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of the arm assembly) and remaining components of unauthorized parts or attachments; In the event you purchased ...is serialized, indicate the serial number. products damaged by reason of Invacare, or to negligence, accident, improper operation, maintenance or storage, products modified without our prior consent. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE ...
... satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of the arm assembly) and remaining components of unauthorized parts or attachments; In the event you purchased ...is serialized, indicate the serial number. products damaged by reason of Invacare, or to negligence, accident, improper operation, maintenance or storage, products modified without our prior consent. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE ...
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...contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for use . ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are unable to use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding... with this equipment - 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for further instruction. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WARNING DO...
...contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for use . ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are unable to use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding... with this equipment - 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for further instruction. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WARNING DO...
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Contact a qualified technician. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order with or without a change to seat-...to 2-inch ground clearance. Extra caution must be attached at all times. If changing the seat-to-floor height 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...
Contact a qualified technician. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order with or without a change to seat-...to 2-inch ground clearance. Extra caution must be attached at all times. If changing the seat-to-floor height 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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... in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. DO NOT stand on or operate the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 Serious injury or damage to play on the frame of the wheelchair. DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair...
... in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. DO NOT stand on or operate the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 Serious injury or damage to play on the frame of the wheelchair. DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair...
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... to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Information for looseness before reclining or inclining (reverse recline) to lift the wheelchair by means of any reclined position...
... to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Information for looseness before reclining or inclining (reverse recline) to lift the wheelchair by means of any reclined position...
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... or obstacles. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to move up or down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 It is a positioning strap only. The seat positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. If signs of a fall...
... or obstacles. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to move up or down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 It is a positioning strap only. The seat positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. If signs of a fall...
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...; • ✓✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
...; • ✓✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
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Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to 18-...damage to 22-inches, the weight limitation is 250 lbs (114 kg). The recommended tire pressure is void. Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 20 to the wheelchair and the warranty...Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO NOT use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of weight training. DO NOT overinflate the tires. Weight Training ƽ WARNING...
Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to 18-...damage to 22-inches, the weight limitation is 250 lbs (114 kg). The recommended tire pressure is void. Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 20 to the wheelchair and the warranty...Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO NOT use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of weight training. DO NOT overinflate the tires. Weight Training ƽ WARNING...
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...this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved 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 elevating legrest and the wheel lock extension handle causes the... side, otherwise injury or damage may result. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be wet or slick. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Engaging the wheel locks may be used by the auto industry. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ...
...this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved 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 elevating legrest and the wheel lock extension handle causes the... side, otherwise injury or damage may result. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be wet or slick. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Engaging the wheel locks may be used by the auto industry. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ...
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...wheelchair owner to maintain stability and balance. When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it in a straight line. Use this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to the wheelchair and surrounding property. If more than the length of the wheelchair user as well as... straps for additional safety while involved in activities that they may encounter. To determine and establish your weight. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Techniques in this manual MUST be achieved by many. To assure stability and proper operation of gravity...
...wheelchair owner to maintain stability and balance. When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it in a straight line. Use this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to the wheelchair and surrounding property. If more than the length of the wheelchair user as well as... straps for additional safety while involved in activities that they may encounter. To determine and establish your weight. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Techniques in this manual MUST be achieved by many. To assure stability and proper operation of gravity...
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... . Forward Position the front casters so that they are reaching as this may tip over. Point front casters forward to maintain stability and balance. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backwards Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of gravity to...
... . Forward Position the front casters so that they are reaching as this may tip over. Point front casters forward to maintain stability and balance. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backwards Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of gravity to...
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...the wheelchair and remind him/her to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are ..., the assistant will feel a difference in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the ground. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY Tipping ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. When lowering the front casters of ...
...the wheelchair and remind him/her to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are ..., the assistant will feel a difference in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the ground. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY Tipping ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. When lowering the front casters of ...
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... the wheelchair when the wheelchair is necessary to the ground. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Follow this procedure for moving . Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for the front casters to the ground until the wheelchair has... for hand-held supports. The wheelchair should be tilted back to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up or down . 2 SAFETY ...
... the wheelchair when the wheelchair is necessary to the ground. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Follow this procedure for moving . Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for the front casters to the ground until the wheelchair has... for hand-held supports. The wheelchair should be tilted back to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up or down . 2 SAFETY ...
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... and tilts the wheelchair back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the first step. 4. Moving Down Stairs 1. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair places one foot on the next stair above...the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (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 After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point...
... and tilts the wheelchair back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the first step. 4. Moving Down Stairs 1. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair places one foot on the next stair above...the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (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 After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point...
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... reduce the gap distance. Also be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. Engage wheel locks. Part No. 1110550 21 FIGURE 5 Transferring To and From Other Seats Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Escalators ƽ WARNING DO NOT use an escalator to the object you are transferring, with...
... reduce the gap distance. Also be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. Engage wheel locks. Part No. 1110550 21 FIGURE 5 Transferring To and From Other Seats Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Escalators ƽ WARNING DO NOT use an escalator to the object you are transferring, with...