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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. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. All rights reserved. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 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. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. All rights reserved. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. © 2011 Invacare Corporation.
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.../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
.../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 property damage or minor injury or both. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to hazards or ...
CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to hazards or ...
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... VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you purchased your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be solely determined by...
... VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you purchased your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be solely determined by...
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...instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. otherwise, injury or... specifically indicated in conjunction with Invacare accessories. 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. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550...
...instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. otherwise, injury or... specifically indicated in conjunction with Invacare accessories. 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. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550...
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...the wheelchair. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or 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. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 SAFETY 2.1 Operating Information Anti-Tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (you may not provide the ...
...the wheelchair. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or 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. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 SAFETY 2.1 Operating Information Anti-Tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (you may not provide the ...
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...use of the wheelchair. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are an option on or operate the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT allow children to property may order with or without the handrims...), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as sand, grass, or gravel. Serious injury or damage to play on this wheelchair (you may result. Avoid storing ...
...use of the wheelchair. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are an option on or operate the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT allow children to property may order with or without the handrims...), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as sand, grass, or gravel. Serious injury or damage to play on this wheelchair (you may result. Avoid storing ...
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... below 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to 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 the full upright position. Assistants MUST be operated by means of any reclined...
... below 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to 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 the full upright position. Assistants MUST be operated by means of any reclined...
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With regards to move up or down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all attaching hardware is unoccupied. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS ... straps - 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 auto or aircraft safety belts.
With regards to move up or down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all attaching hardware is unoccupied. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS ... straps - 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 auto or aircraft safety belts.
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...; ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Any change to one or any combination of the seven may cause the wheelchair to -floor angle.
...; ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Any change to one or any combination of the seven may cause the wheelchair to -floor angle.
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... NOT use of weight training. Weight Limitation ƽ WARNING The Tracer SX5 and Tracer SX5 Recliner wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for bodily injury or damage to 22-inches... and cause bodily harm. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. The recommended tire pressure is void. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to 18-inches, the weight limitation is...
... NOT use of weight training. Weight Limitation ƽ WARNING The Tracer SX5 and Tracer SX5 Recliner wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for bodily injury or damage to 22-inches... and cause bodily harm. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. The recommended tire pressure is void. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to 18-inches, the weight limitation is...
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... moving vehicle 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 vehicles of any type. However, ... ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into appropriate seating in wheelchairs. Interference between the top of the wheelchair. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a ...making such a selection. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
... moving vehicle 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 vehicles of any type. However, ... ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into appropriate seating in wheelchairs. Interference between the top of the wheelchair. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a ...making such a selection. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
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...safety" as you lean forward. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to maintain stability and balance. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles that may adversely affect the stability... around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Your wheelchair has been designed to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550
...safety" as you lean forward. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to maintain stability and balance. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles that may adversely affect the stability... around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Your wheelchair has been designed to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550
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... of gravity to reach objects if you have pick them up from the floor by learning how to tip over . Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Point front casters forward to the desired object. DO NOT attempt to maintain stability and balance. 2 SAFETY Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING...
... of gravity to reach objects if you have pick them up from the floor by learning how to tip over . Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Point front casters forward to the desired object. DO NOT attempt to maintain stability and balance. 2 SAFETY Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING...
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... wheelchair and remind him/her to the ground. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 Push the wheelchair forward until the balance point is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. When tipping...
... wheelchair and remind him/her to the ground. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 Push the wheelchair forward until the balance point is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. When tipping...
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... Follow this procedure for hand-held supports. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are facing down the stairs. Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are against the curb. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes This method requires two assistants. The wheelchair should ... ground. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Stairways ƽ WARNING Extreme caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Make sure to move an occupied or unoccupied wheelchair up or down . 2 SAFETY FIGURE 3 Method 2 - Roll the wheelchair...
... Follow this procedure for hand-held supports. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are facing down the stairs. Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are against the curb. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes This method requires two assistants. The wheelchair should ... ground. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Stairways ƽ WARNING Extreme caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Make sure to move an occupied or unoccupied wheelchair up or down . 2 SAFETY FIGURE 3 Method 2 - Roll the wheelchair...
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... so the wheels are facing down . If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down . 2 SAFETY Moving Up Stairs 1. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non...
... so the wheels are facing down . If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down . 2 SAFETY Moving Up Stairs 1. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550 After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non...