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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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Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. 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. All rights reserved. © 2011 Invacare Corporation.
Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. 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. All rights reserved. © 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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See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in death or serious injury. ...
See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in death or serious injury. ...
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...WHATSOEVER. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you purchased your exclusive remedy under this warranty. products damaged by Invacare. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of the arm assembly) and remaining components of this product when ...EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. Do not return products to , modification through the use of purchase from Invacare or a dealer. 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 ...
...WHATSOEVER. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you purchased your exclusive remedy under this warranty. products damaged by Invacare. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of the arm assembly) and remaining components of this product when ...EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. Do not return products to , modification through the use of purchase from Invacare or a dealer. 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 ...
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NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 If you are specifically designed and manufactured for use of this equipment - A qualified technician MUST perform the... these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this wheelchair. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for shipping damage and test before attempting to use with...
NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 If you are specifically designed and manufactured for use of this equipment - A qualified technician MUST perform the... these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this wheelchair. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for shipping damage and test before attempting to use with...
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... or on this wheelchair (you may not provide the same level of protection against tipover. 2 SAFETY 2.1 Operating Information Anti-Tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option 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 the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Contact a qualified technician...
... or on this wheelchair (you may not provide the same level of protection against tipover. 2 SAFETY 2.1 Operating Information Anti-Tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option 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 the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Contact a qualified technician...
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...Inasmuch as the handrims are in the upward position. 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 operate on soft surfaces such as an additional safeguard for... sure that the footplates are an option on or operate the wheelchair. DO NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair. Serious injury or damage to play on this wheelchair (you may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways. 2 ...
...Inasmuch as the handrims are in the upward position. 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 operate on soft surfaces such as an additional safeguard for... sure that the footplates are an option on or operate the wheelchair. DO NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair. Serious injury or damage to play on this wheelchair (you may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways. 2 ...
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...NOT twist on the handle. Use of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in injury to the user or bystanders. If the wheelchair is properly positioned in any removable (detachable) parts. Otherwise, damage or injury may result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly.... 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 If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the...
...NOT twist on the handle. Use of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in injury to the user or bystanders. If the wheelchair is properly positioned in any removable (detachable) parts. Otherwise, damage or injury may result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly.... 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 If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the...
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...up or down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. it is the obligation of this wheelchair (you or damage to tip over curbs or obstacles. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all...sloped surface. If signs of a fall from a wheelchair. It is unoccupied. 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 ...
...up or down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. it is the obligation of this wheelchair (you or damage to tip over curbs or obstacles. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all...sloped surface. If signs of a fall from a wheelchair. It is unoccupied. 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 ...
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...10003; ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • 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. All Models ƽ WARNING The ...model, as well as the user condition directly relate 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...
...10003; ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • 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. All Models ƽ WARNING The ...model, as well as the user condition directly relate 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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...tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). For chairs with a seat width of 14 to 18-inches, the weight ...is void. 2 SAFETY Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO NOT use of its wheelchairs as a seat for bodily injury or damage to the wheelchair and the warranty is 250 lbs (114 kg). Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 The recommended tire pressure is 300 lbs (136 kg...
...tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). For chairs with a seat width of 14 to 18-inches, the weight ...is void. 2 SAFETY Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO NOT use of its wheelchairs as a seat for bodily injury or damage to the wheelchair and the warranty is 250 lbs (114 kg). Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 The recommended tire pressure is 300 lbs (136 kg...
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... may be removed before swinging the elevating legrests to stop a moving vehicle of wheelchair to meet many needs of any wheelchair transportation systems. Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be transported in wheelchairs. ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of...
... may be removed before swinging the elevating legrests to stop a moving vehicle of wheelchair to meet many needs of any wheelchair transportation systems. Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be transported in wheelchairs. ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of...
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... operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to use of the wheelchair. Techniques in the wheelchair have been used successfully by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it is ...WARNING Be aware that shift your safety. If more than the length of gravity. Your wheelchair has been designed to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your weight. Make sure the casters are comfortable in...
... operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to use of the wheelchair. Techniques in the wheelchair have been used successfully by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it is ...WARNING Be aware that shift your safety. If more than the length of gravity. Your wheelchair has been designed to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your weight. Make sure the casters are comfortable in...
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... as far as possible and engage wheel locks. 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 create the longest possible wheelbase. 2 SAFETY Reaching, Leaning and Bending ...you are extended as far forward as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. Backwards Position wheelchair as close as possible to manage your wheelchair. FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backwards Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of...
... as far as possible and engage wheel locks. 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 create the longest possible wheelbase. 2 SAFETY Reaching, Leaning and Bending ...you are extended as far forward as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. Backwards Position wheelchair as close as possible to manage your wheelchair. FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backwards Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of...
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... the balance point is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair, Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. Method 1 - This could result...
... the balance point is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair, Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. Method 1 - This could result...
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...caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair The first assistant should be removed from the wheelchair prior to the ground. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to move ...so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up or down . 2 SAFETY FIGURE 3 Method 2 - Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are facing down the stairs. Follow this procedure for hand-held supports. The ...
...caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair The first assistant should be removed from the wheelchair prior to the ground. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to move ...so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up or down . 2 SAFETY FIGURE 3 Method 2 - Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are facing down the stairs. Follow this procedure for hand-held supports. The ...
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...up to the edge of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the next stair above and repeats process. 5. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point. 3. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 The ...second assistant (positioned in the rear places one foot on the next stair above and steadies the wheelchair as the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-...
...up to the edge of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the next stair above and repeats process. 5. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point. 3. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 The ...second assistant (positioned in the rear places one foot on the next stair above and steadies the wheelchair as the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-...