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Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 © 2011 Invacare Corporation.
Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 © 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 See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result...
... 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 See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result...
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... shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for coverage under this page. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This warranty is serialized, indicate the serial number. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of the arm assembly) and...BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. Do not return products to our factory without Invacare's express written consent including, but not limited to, modification through the use of the defect and, if the product is extended...
... shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for coverage under this page. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This warranty is serialized, indicate the serial number. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of the arm assembly) and...BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. Do not return products to our factory without Invacare's express written consent including, but not limited to, modification through the use of the defect and, if the product is extended...
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.... 1110550 Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use with Invacare products. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact Invacare/Carrier for further instruction. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for shipping damage and test before attempting to understand the warnings...
.... 1110550 Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use with Invacare products. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact Invacare/Carrier for further instruction. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for shipping damage and test before attempting to understand the warnings...
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.../or seat-to 2-inch ground clearance. Extra caution must be observed when traversing such surfaces. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on page 54 for the wheelchair user. ...Refer 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 a safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. Contact a qualified technician. 2 SAFETY 2.1 Operating Information...
.../or seat-to 2-inch ground clearance. Extra caution must be observed when traversing such surfaces. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on page 54 for the wheelchair user. ...Refer 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 a safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. Contact a qualified technician. 2 SAFETY 2.1 Operating Information...
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... soft surfaces such as an additional safeguard for self-propulsion. DO NOT allow children to property may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair user. DO NOT stand ...on this wheelchair (you may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. 2 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ WARNING To determine and establish your...
... soft surfaces such as an additional safeguard for self-propulsion. DO NOT allow children to property may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair user. DO NOT stand ...on this wheelchair (you may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. 2 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ WARNING To determine and establish your...
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...wet, prior to use . ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in any reclined position. When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use your legs) or seek assistance if ... loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Verify that grips are dry prior to use , ensure that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle...
...wet, prior to use . ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in any reclined position. When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use your legs) or seek assistance if ... loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Verify that grips are dry prior to use , ensure that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle...
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... 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 NOT... film. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to tip over and cause bodily harm to you may cause your seat positioning strap. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550
... 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 NOT... film. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to tip over and cause bodily harm to you may cause your seat positioning strap. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550
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...;✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. SEAT DEPTH CASTER...
...;✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. SEAT DEPTH CASTER...
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... weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 20 to the wheelchair and the warranty is 250 lbs (114 kg). Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO NOT use of 14 to explode and cause bodily harm. Weight Limitation... limitation is listed on the side wall of weight training. For chairs with a seat width of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of the tire. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. The recommended tire pressure ...
... weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 20 to the wheelchair and the warranty is 250 lbs (114 kg). Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO NOT use of 14 to explode and cause bodily harm. Weight Limitation... limitation is listed on the side wall of weight training. For chairs with a seat width of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of the tire. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. The recommended tire pressure ...
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... of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any wheelchair transportation systems. Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of making such a selection. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for... damage may not prevent the wheelchair from moving wheelchair with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of wheelchairs to disengage. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Engaging the wheel locks may result...
... of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any wheelchair transportation systems. Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of making such a selection. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for... damage may not prevent the wheelchair from moving wheelchair with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of wheelchairs to disengage. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Engaging the wheel locks may result...
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...of the wheelchair, resulting in a straight line. If more than the length of the wheelchair any further than one individual. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for all warnings and cautions given in this may differ from those described in this manual... one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual MUST be achieved by many. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING Be aware that shift ...
...of the wheelchair, resulting in a straight line. If more than the length of the wheelchair any further than one individual. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for all warnings and cautions given in this may differ from those described in this manual... one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual MUST be achieved by many. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING Be aware that shift ...
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... your center of gravity to tip over . Reach back only as far as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to maintain stability and balance. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Point front casters forward to the desired object. Keep in mind your sitting position. FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and...
... your center of gravity to tip over . Reach back only as far as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to maintain stability and balance. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Point front casters forward to the desired object. Keep in mind your sitting position. FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and...
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... toward you. Method 1 - Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to the ground. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference ...the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of the following methods to the wheelchair. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use one of the wheelchair in one continuous ...
... toward you. Method 1 - Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to the ground. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference ...the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of the following methods to the wheelchair. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use one of the wheelchair in one continuous ...
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... method requires two assistants. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Stairways ƽ WARNING Extreme caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up and over the curb....Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are facing down the stairs. Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for the front casters to clear the edge of the wheelchair frame when lifting...
... method requires two assistants. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Stairways ƽ WARNING Extreme caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up and over the curb....Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are facing down the stairs. Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for the front casters to clear the edge of the wheelchair frame when lifting...
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...the wheelchair up against the first step. 4. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 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...anti-tippers so the wheels are facing up . 2. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the framework, lowers the wheelchair down and on to the balance point. 3. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance...
...the wheelchair up against the first step. 4. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 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...anti-tippers so the wheels are facing up . 2. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the framework, lowers the wheelchair down and on to the balance point. 3. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance...
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... the wheelchair, every precaution should be performed independently provided you are transferring onto. Use a transfer board if at all possible. 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 have adequate mobility...
... the wheelchair, every precaution should be performed independently provided you are transferring onto. Use a transfer board if at all possible. 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 have adequate mobility...