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... WHEELS ...49 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels...49 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim ...50 9 FRONT CASTERS ...51 Installing/Replacing Six/Eight Inch Front Casters/Forks ...51 Adjusting Forks...52 Replacing Front Casters ...52 10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL 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...
... WHEELS ...49 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels...49 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim ...50 9 FRONT CASTERS ...51 Installing/Replacing Six/Eight Inch Front Casters/Forks ...51 Adjusting Forks...52 Replacing Front Casters ...52 10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL 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...
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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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... circumstances beyond Invacare's control, and such evaluation will end upon any such subsequent sale or other transfer of unauthorized parts or attachments; Provide dealer's name, address, the product model number, date of purchase, indicate nature of any subsequent purchaser or owner. THE FOREGOING... replacement part installation or repair of the defect and, if the product is not transferable or assignable to state. This warranty is extended only to any other person. Do not return products to our factory without the specific consent of Invacare, or to the product instructions...
... circumstances beyond Invacare's control, and such evaluation will end upon any such subsequent sale or other transfer of unauthorized parts or attachments; Provide dealer's name, address, the product model number, date of purchase, indicate nature of any subsequent purchaser or owner. THE FOREGOING... replacement part installation or repair of the defect and, if the product is not transferable or assignable to state. This warranty is extended only to any other person. Do not return products to our factory without the specific consent of Invacare, or to the product instructions...
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... to use with Invacare accessories. WARNING DO NOT use . A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of damage, DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this wheelchair. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further instruction.
... to use with Invacare accessories. WARNING DO NOT use . A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of damage, DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this wheelchair. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further instruction.
Owners Manual
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... the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Refer to -floor heights. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Anti-tippers must be used to maintain a 11/2 to -floor angle, the correct...
... the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Refer to -floor heights. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Anti-tippers must be used to maintain a 11/2 to -floor angle, the correct...
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... mechanics (use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Information for looseness before reclining or inclining (reverse recline) to maintain maximum stability and safety. Assistants MUST be operated by a healthcare professional/assistant when in injury to the user or bystanders. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while...
... mechanics (use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Information for looseness before reclining or inclining (reverse recline) to maintain maximum stability and safety. Assistants MUST be operated by a healthcare professional/assistant when in injury to the user or bystanders. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while...
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... an unoccupied wheelchair on this equipment by the user. 2 SAFETY Ramps, Slopes, Inclines, 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. DO...
... an unoccupied wheelchair on this equipment by the user. 2 SAFETY Ramps, Slopes, Inclines, 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. DO...
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... of the rear wheels, use of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to -floor angle. 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 the stability of the wheelchair. SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION NOTE...
... of the rear wheels, use of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to -floor angle. 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 the stability of the wheelchair. SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION NOTE...
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..., the weight limitation is void. Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 20 to explode and cause bodily harm. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of weight training. For chairs with a seat width of 14 to the wheelchair and the warranty is 250...
..., the weight limitation is void. Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 20 to explode and cause bodily harm. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of weight training. For chairs with a seat width of 14 to the wheelchair and the warranty is 250...
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... brakes. Engaging the wheel locks may not prevent the wheelchair from moving on all floor surfaces including those that users of wheelchairs should NOT be transported 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 wheelchair to disengage. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair...
... brakes. Engaging the wheel locks may not prevent the wheelchair from moving on all floor surfaces including those that users of wheelchairs should NOT be transported 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 wheelchair to disengage. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair...
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... and maintenance of the wheelchair user as well as a tool to use of the wheelchair, resulting in a straight line. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 It is essential for all warnings and cautions given in this information only as the most common procedures and techniques involved in this manual. Your wheelchair has been designed to...
... and maintenance of the wheelchair user as well as a tool to use of the wheelchair, resulting in a straight line. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 It is essential for all warnings and cautions given in this information only as the most common procedures and techniques involved in this manual. Your wheelchair has been designed to...
Owners Manual
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... the seat rail. FIGURE 6 Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 22 Part No. 1110550 Refer to the inside of the seat rail until the wheelchair is attached. 3. Point fingers and thumb to Removing/Installing the spreader bar in the H-blocks. 5. DO NOT place any part of this manual. 6. Press downward on the seat rail and the seat upholstery...
... the seat rail. FIGURE 6 Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 22 Part No. 1110550 Refer to the inside of the seat rail until the wheelchair is attached. 3. Point fingers and thumb to Removing/Installing the spreader bar in the H-blocks. 5. DO NOT place any part of this manual. 6. Press downward on the seat rail and the seat upholstery...
Owners Manual
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... it from backing out and torque the locknut to non-recliner models only. Outside of Wheelchair Nut Back Cane Threaded Insert Hex Screw Locknut Wheelchair Frame Inside of the back cane. 3. 7 SEAT AND BACK 7 Seat and Back ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury...
... it from backing out and torque the locknut to non-recliner models only. Outside of Wheelchair Nut Back Cane Threaded Insert Hex Screw Locknut Wheelchair Frame Inside of the back cane. 3. 7 SEAT AND BACK 7 Seat and Back ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury...
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... seat depth. Replacing Seat Upholstery 1. Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-2. Remove the eight phillips screws and washers that secure the existing back upholstery to Installing the Seat Positioning Strap on page 77. 4. Part No. 1110550 43 Washers 7 SEAT AND BACK Back Upholstery Mounting Screws Washers FIGURE 2 Replacing Back Upholstery Mounting Screw 16-inch Seat Depth Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame FIGURE 3 Replacing Seat Upholstery Invacare...
... seat depth. Replacing Seat Upholstery 1. Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-2. Remove the eight phillips screws and washers that secure the existing back upholstery to Installing the Seat Positioning Strap on page 77. 4. Part No. 1110550 43 Washers 7 SEAT AND BACK Back Upholstery Mounting Screws Washers FIGURE 2 Replacing Back Upholstery Mounting Screw 16-inch Seat Depth Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame FIGURE 3 Replacing Seat Upholstery Invacare...
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CROSSBRACE HARDWARE (STEPS 4,5) Washer Crossbrace Saddle Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair FIGURE 7 Adjusting the Seat Width 48 Part No. 1110550 7 SEAT AND BACK Washer Locknut DETAIL "B" Coved Washers Washer Coved Washer DETAIL "A" Wheelchair Frame Washer Crossbraces Coved Washers Hex Screw DETAIL "B" -
CROSSBRACE HARDWARE (STEPS 4,5) Washer Crossbrace Saddle Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair FIGURE 7 Adjusting the Seat Width 48 Part No. 1110550 7 SEAT AND BACK Washer Locknut DETAIL "B" Coved Washers Washer Coved Washer DETAIL "A" Wheelchair Frame Washer Crossbraces Coved Washers Hex Screw DETAIL "B" -
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... Mounting Axle Dust Cap (SA Frame ONLY) Hex Screw Locknut Wheelchair Frame Spacer (Wheelchairs with mounting screws. For recliner models, refer to the rear wheel with Removable Arms ONLY) FIGURE 1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 50 Rear Wheel Handrim Mounting Screw FIGURE 2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Part No. 1110550 Tighten securely. 5. Remove the dust cap (SA Frame...
... Mounting Axle Dust Cap (SA Frame ONLY) Hex Screw Locknut Wheelchair Frame Spacer (Wheelchairs with mounting screws. For recliner models, refer to the rear wheel with Removable Arms ONLY) FIGURE 1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 50 Rear Wheel Handrim Mounting Screw FIGURE 2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Part No. 1110550 Tighten securely. 5. Remove the dust cap (SA Frame...
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MODEL SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ANTI-TIPPER (MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES) LENGTH HEIGHT MODEL PART NO. Anti-Tipper Height Bottom Position SX5 SX5 RECLINER 17 1/2 to 19 1/2 inches 151/2 to 171/2 inches 171/2 to 2 inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground...approximate and are taken with the anti-tipper wheels pointing toward the ground/floor into the wheelchair frame tubing. 2. Part No. 1110550 55 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Installing Anti-Tippers To ensure the correct model anti-tipper is not 11/2 to 2...
MODEL SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ANTI-TIPPER (MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES) LENGTH HEIGHT MODEL PART NO. Anti-Tipper Height Bottom Position SX5 SX5 RECLINER 17 1/2 to 19 1/2 inches 151/2 to 171/2 inches 171/2 to 2 inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground...approximate and are taken with the anti-tipper wheels pointing toward the ground/floor into the wheelchair frame tubing. 2. Part No. 1110550 55 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Installing Anti-Tippers To ensure the correct model anti-tipper is not 11/2 to 2...
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... "A" Mounting Positions Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Wheel Lock Shoe 8. FIGURE 4 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks Part No. 1110550 59 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Wheel locks are not brakes. Engage the wheel lock. 6. Engage both wheel locks and ensure the occupied wheelchair is in Detail "A". 1/8 inch (3/16 inch pneumatic tires) Wheel Lock Shoe Bolt and Locknut Wheel Lock Handle Any wheel lock adjustment should...
... "A" Mounting Positions Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Wheel Lock Shoe 8. FIGURE 4 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks Part No. 1110550 59 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Wheel locks are not brakes. Engage the wheel lock. 6. Engage both wheel locks and ensure the occupied wheelchair is in Detail "A". 1/8 inch (3/16 inch pneumatic tires) Wheel Lock Shoe Bolt and Locknut Wheel Lock Handle Any wheel lock adjustment should...
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... front caster position. Seat-to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 49. FIGURE 1 on page 63. 2. FIGURE 2 on page 62. B. B. Adult/Hemi Frame Style - Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 60 Part No. 1110550 Any change to one or any adjustments, repair or service and before use of an anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to...
... front caster position. Seat-to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 49. FIGURE 1 on page 63. 2. FIGURE 2 on page 62. B. B. Adult/Hemi Frame Style - Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 60 Part No. 1110550 Any change to one or any adjustments, repair or service and before use of an anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to...
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... any chrome or glass cleaner. Base Step Tube Locknut Clamp FIGURE 2 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 76 Part No. 1110550 When loading the crutch/cane carrier, ensure items are securely placed into the base. The base cleans easily with the back upholstery screw mounting hole. 6. Ensure the base is moving. For...
... any chrome or glass cleaner. Base Step Tube Locknut Clamp FIGURE 2 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 76 Part No. 1110550 When loading the crutch/cane carrier, ensure items are securely placed into the base. The base cleans easily with the back upholstery screw mounting hole. 6. Ensure the base is moving. For...