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All rights reserved. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont.
All rights reserved. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. © 2011 Invacare Corporation. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont.
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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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... manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 See the information below for definitions of the signal words. ƽ DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not...
... manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 See the information below for definitions of the signal words. ƽ DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not...
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...WHATSOEVER. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from defects in replacement part installation or repair of any component without the specific consent of title to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. This warranty is not transferable or assignable to any such ...serial number. THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY ...
...WHATSOEVER. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from defects in replacement part installation or repair of any component without the specific consent of title to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. This warranty is not transferable or assignable to any such ...serial number. THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY ...
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...use this product or optional equipment. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are unable to use . Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 WARNING DO NOT use in the manual. otherwise, injury or damage may occur.... Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further instruction. ...
...use this product or optional equipment. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are unable to use . Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 WARNING DO NOT use in the manual. otherwise, injury or damage may occur.... Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further instruction. ...
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...seat-to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers 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 clearance. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Contact a qualified technician. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Refer to -floor angle, the correct anti-tippers must be observed when traversing such surfaces. Inasmuch as...
...seat-to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers 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 clearance. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Contact a qualified technician. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Refer to -floor angle, the correct anti-tippers must be observed when traversing such surfaces. Inasmuch as...
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...of the wheelchair. DO NOT operate on or operate 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. DO NOT stand on soft surfaces such as sand, grass, or gravel.... ALWAYS use the handrims for the wheelchair user. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 Inasmuch as the handrims are in the upward position. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or ...
...of the wheelchair. DO NOT operate on or operate 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. DO NOT stand on soft surfaces such as sand, grass, or gravel.... ALWAYS use the handrims for the wheelchair user. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 Inasmuch as the handrims are in the upward position. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or ...
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If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Otherwise, damage or injury may result in any removable (detachable) parts. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use . ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (...handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Use of the wheelchair to the full upright position. ...
If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Otherwise, damage or injury may result in any removable (detachable) parts. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use . ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (...handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Use of the wheelchair to the full upright position. ...
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...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... a sloped surface. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to tip over curbs or obstacles. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 Serious injury can occur in the event of wear appear, strap MUST be performed while the wheelchair...
...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... a sloped surface. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to tip over curbs or obstacles. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 Serious injury can occur in the event of wear appear, strap MUST be performed while the wheelchair...
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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...
...;✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • 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...
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... said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of 20 to the wheelchair and the warranty is void. For chairs with a seat width of 14 to... explode and cause bodily harm. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO NOT use of the tire. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the...
... said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of 20 to the wheelchair and the warranty is void. For chairs with a seat width of 14 to... explode and cause bodily harm. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO NOT use of the tire. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the...
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..., final selection of the type of wheelchair to be removed before swinging the elevating legrests to the side, otherwise injury or damage may result. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair It is equipped with push to lock wheel locks, elevating legrests, and wheel lock extension handles, the wheel...
..., final selection of the type of wheelchair to be removed before swinging the elevating legrests to the side, otherwise injury or damage may result. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair It is equipped with push to lock wheel locks, elevating legrests, and wheel lock extension handles, the wheel...
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Make sure the casters are comfortable in a straight line. To determine and establish your safety. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Use this manual are discussed on the following pages have an effect on your weight. However, all times... activities as long as a tool to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this may differ from those described in this manual. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for him/her in activities that they may adversely affect the stability of gravity. Individual wheelchair ...
Make sure the casters are comfortable in a straight line. To determine and establish your safety. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Use this manual are discussed on the following pages have an effect on your weight. However, all times... activities as long as a tool to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this may differ from those described in this manual. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for him/her in activities that they may adversely affect the stability of gravity. Individual wheelchair ...
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Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Forward Position the front casters so that they are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to maintain stability ...
Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Forward Position the front casters so that they are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to maintain stability ...
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... to tilt the wheelchair toward you. This could result in the weight distribution. Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY Tipping ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. Push the wheelchair forward until .... After mastering the techniques of all wheels and/or pinch points. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Be sure ...
... to tilt the wheelchair toward you. This could result in the weight distribution. Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY Tipping ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. Push the wheelchair forward until .... After mastering the techniques of all wheels and/or pinch points. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Be sure ...
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... the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are against the curb. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The second assistant should stand on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the curb. DO NOT return the front casters to the ground ...first assistant should be removed from the wheelchair prior 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. Follow this procedure for hand-held ...
... the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are against the curb. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The second assistant should stand on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the curb. DO NOT return the front casters to the ground ...first assistant should be removed from the wheelchair prior 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. Follow this procedure for hand-held ...
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...wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway. 6. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the edge of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to ...has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway. 6. Moving Down Stairs 1. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down and on to the next stair ...
...wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway. 6. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the edge of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to ...has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway. 6. Moving Down Stairs 1. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down and on to the next stair ...
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Remove or flip up the armrest. Part No. 1110550 21 FIGURE 5 Transferring To and From Other Seats Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This will be beneath you. Swing away or remove front rigging. Turn both casters parallel to move a wheelchair between floors. ...
Remove or flip up the armrest. Part No. 1110550 21 FIGURE 5 Transferring To and From Other Seats Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This will be beneath you. Swing away or remove front rigging. Turn both casters parallel to move a wheelchair between floors. ...