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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. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
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All rights reserved. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. 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. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550
All rights reserved. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. 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. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550
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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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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. Gives useful ...
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. Gives useful ...
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...for coverage under this warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other person. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR ...WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE. Coverage under this page. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS...
...for coverage under this warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other person. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR ...WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE. Coverage under this page. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS...
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... or optional equipment. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are unable to use . If you are not recommended for use of this wheelchair. 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation... and use with Invacare products. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 also, a qualified ...
... or optional equipment. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are unable to use . If you are not recommended for use of this wheelchair. 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation... and use with Invacare products. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 also, a qualified ...
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...wet, soft ground or on page 54 for the wheelchair user. 2 SAFETY 2.1 Operating Information Anti-Tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-...are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to 2-inch ground clearance. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If these requirements cannot be used to maintain a 11/2 to -floor heights. Anti-tippers must be attached ...
...wet, soft ground or on page 54 for the wheelchair user. 2 SAFETY 2.1 Operating Information Anti-Tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-...are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to 2-inch ground clearance. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If these requirements cannot be used to maintain a 11/2 to -floor heights. Anti-tippers must be attached ...
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... handrims are in the upward position. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are an option on this wheelchair (you may result. DO NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ WARNING To determine and...
... handrims are in the upward position. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are an option on this wheelchair (you may result. DO NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ WARNING To determine and...
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... injury may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair to the full upright position. Lifting by any reclined position. Failure to...
... injury may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair to the full upright position. Lifting by any reclined position. Failure to...
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... an option on a sloped surface. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to ensure the safe operation of this wheelchair (you or damage to stop the wheelchair while on this equipment by the user. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 The seat positioning strap is required to tip over...
... an option on a sloped surface. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to ensure the safe operation of this wheelchair (you or damage to stop the wheelchair while on this equipment by the user. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 The seat positioning strap is required to tip over...
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... specific settings depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size/position and desired seat-to the stability of the wheelchair. 2 SAFETY Stability - SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION • ✓ ...✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair All Models ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of the...
... specific settings depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size/position and desired seat-to the stability of the wheelchair. 2 SAFETY Stability - SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION • ✓ ...✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair All Models ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of the...
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... damage to 18-inches, the weight limitation is void. For chairs with a seat width 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 does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width...
... damage to 18-inches, the weight limitation is void. For chairs with a seat width 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 does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width...
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... his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Invacare cannot and does not recommend 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...
... his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Invacare cannot and does not recommend 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...
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... that carrying heavy objects on your lap while occupying the wheelchair may differ from those described in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. To assure stability and proper operation of gravity. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for additional safety while...tool to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair, resulting in this may encounter. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to maintain stability and balance. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Techniques in serious bodily injury to the...
... that carrying heavy objects on your lap while occupying the wheelchair may differ from those described in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. To assure stability and proper operation of gravity. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for additional safety while...tool to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair, resulting in this may encounter. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to maintain stability and balance. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Techniques in serious bodily injury to the...
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...Bending Forward/Backwards Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you, as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to the desired object. 2 SAFETY Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position...over the top of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by reaching down between your knees. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Forward Position the front casters so that they are reaching as this may tip over . Reach back only as far ...
...Bending Forward/Backwards Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you, as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to the desired object. 2 SAFETY Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position...over the top of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by reaching down between your knees. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Forward Position the front casters so that they are reaching as this may tip over . Reach back only as far ...
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...the occupant's feet and hands are clear of the wheelchair, Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the wheelchair. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to tilt the wheelchair toward you. At this point, the assistant will feel...difference in the weight distribution. Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 Method 1 - Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - When lowering the front casters of ...
...the occupant's feet and hands are clear of the wheelchair, Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the wheelchair. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to tilt the wheelchair toward you. At this point, the assistant will feel...difference in the weight distribution. Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 Method 1 - Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - When lowering the front casters of ...
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... 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 The second assistant should be positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on the sidewalk and ... elevator is being lowered to the ground. DO NOT return the front casters to the ground until the wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough for moving . Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are pointing up and over the curb. Turn the anti-tippers so the...
... 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 The second assistant should be positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on the sidewalk and ... elevator is being lowered to the ground. DO NOT return the front casters to the ground until the wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough for moving . Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are pointing up and over the curb. Turn the anti-tippers so the...
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... stair above and steadies the wheelchair as the assistant behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up to the next stair below and steadies the wheelchair as the assistant in the front of the wheelchair), with a firm hold on a non-detachable part of the first step. 4. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550...
... stair above and steadies the wheelchair as the assistant behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up to the next stair below and steadies the wheelchair as the assistant in the front of the wheelchair), with a firm hold on a non-detachable part of the first step. 4. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550...