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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. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
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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. 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 © 2011 Invacare Corporation.
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. 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 © 2011 Invacare Corporation.
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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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CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in personal injury or property damage. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. 1 GENERAL 1 General 1.1 Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to ...
CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in personal injury or property damage. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. 1 GENERAL 1 General 1.1 Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to ...
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...service, please contact the dealer from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of this product when new and unused from state to any such product. products damaged by Invacare. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This warranty is not transferable or ...assignable to any component without the specific consent of Invacare, or to a product damaged by circumstances beyond Invacare's control, and such evaluation will...
...service, please contact the dealer from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of this product when new and unused from state to any such product. products damaged by Invacare. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This warranty is not transferable or ...assignable to any component without the specific consent of Invacare, or to a product damaged by circumstances beyond Invacare's control, and such evaluation will...
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...DO NOT use of this product or optional equipment. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to use with Invacare products. If you are not recommended for use this...any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with this wheelchair. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further instruction. 2 SAFETY 2...
...DO NOT use of this product or optional equipment. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to use with Invacare products. If you are not recommended for use this...any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with this wheelchair. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further instruction. 2 SAFETY 2...
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...all times. Inasmuch as a safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Extra caution must be used to maintain a 11/2 to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on gravel surfaces, anti ...tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to-floor heights. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Contact a qualified technician. If these requirements cannot be observed when traversing such surfaces. Anti-tippers must be achieved,...
...all times. Inasmuch as a safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Extra caution must be used to maintain a 11/2 to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on gravel surfaces, anti ...tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to-floor heights. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Contact a qualified technician. If these requirements cannot be observed when traversing such surfaces. Anti-tippers must be achieved,...
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... healthcare professional before attempting active use the footplate as sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT operate on this wheelchair (you may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 Serious injury or damage to play on soft surfaces such as a platform. Avoid storing...products. Inasmuch as the handrims are in the presence of the wheelchair. When getting in or out 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...
... healthcare professional before attempting active use the footplate as sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT operate on this wheelchair (you may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 Serious injury or damage to play on soft surfaces such as a platform. Avoid storing...products. Inasmuch as the handrims are in the presence of the wheelchair. When getting in or out 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...
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... that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair. Assistants MUST be operated by a healthcare professional/assistant when in any reclined position. When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use . Information for ...or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. If the wheelchair is properly positioned in the wheelchair before using the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5...
... that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair. Assistants MUST be operated by a healthcare professional/assistant when in any reclined position. When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use . Information for ...or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. If the wheelchair is properly positioned in the wheelchair before using the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5...
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... operation of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. 2 SAFETY Ramps, Slopes, Inclines, and Obstacles ƽ WARNING DO NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with...safeguard for use , make sure all service and adjustment should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. If signs of a fall from a wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads...
... operation of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. 2 SAFETY Ramps, Slopes, Inclines, and Obstacles ƽ WARNING DO NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with...safeguard for use , make sure all service and adjustment should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. If signs of a fall from a wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads...
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...; ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. 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 maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION NOTE: When changes to the ...
...; ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. 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 maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION NOTE: When changes to the ...
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... the side wall of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of the tire. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 The recommended tire pressure is 300 lbs (136 kg). Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat...
... the side wall of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of the tire. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 The recommended tire pressure is 300 lbs (136 kg). Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat...
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... NOT attempt to stop a 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 the end user. Wheel locks are not brakes. It...
... NOT attempt to stop a 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 the end user. Wheel locks are not brakes. It...
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..., the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 This manual points out the most important consideration for all warnings and cautions given in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with "safety" as...
..., the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 This manual points out the most important consideration for all warnings and cautions given in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with "safety" as...
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...your arm will extend without changing your knees. Point front casters forward to the desired object. 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 everyday obstacles can be... or sitting position toward direction you are extended as far forward as possible to create the longest possible wheelbase. Backwards Position wheelchair as close as possible and engage wheel locks. Keep in mind your center of the back upholstery to reach objects behind ...
...your arm will extend without changing your knees. Point front casters forward to the desired object. 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 everyday obstacles can be... or sitting position toward direction you are extended as far forward as possible to create the longest possible wheelbase. Backwards Position wheelchair as close as possible and engage wheel locks. Keep in mind your center of the back upholstery to reach objects behind ...
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... 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. This could result in the weight distribution. When lowering the front casters of all...
... 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. This could result in the weight distribution. When lowering the front casters of all...
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...anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Stairways ƽ WARNING Extreme caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be positioned at the... front of the wheelchair lifting upward on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb. Method...
...anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Stairways ƽ WARNING Extreme caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be positioned at the... front of the wheelchair lifting upward on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb. Method...
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.... 6. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up and on to the balance point. 3. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the first step. 4. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 The...
.... 6. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up and on to the balance point. 3. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the first step. 4. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 The...