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... WHEELS ...49 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels...49 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim ...50 9 FRONT CASTERS ...51 Installing/Replacing Six/Eight Inch Front Casters/Forks ...51 Adjusting Forks...52 Replacing Front Casters ...52 10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL 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...
... WHEELS ...49 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels...49 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim ...50 9 FRONT CASTERS ...51 Installing/Replacing Six/Eight Inch Front Casters/Forks ...51 Adjusting Forks...52 Replacing Front Casters ...52 10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL 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...
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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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... product when purchased new and unused to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to be free from defects in replacement part installation or repair of Invacare, or to state. products damaged by reason of repairs made to the product instructions. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE...
... product when purchased new and unused to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to be free from defects in replacement part installation or repair of Invacare, or to state. products damaged by reason of repairs made to the product instructions. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE...
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If you are unable to use . Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with Invacare products. 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this...
If you are unable to use . Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with Invacare products. 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this...
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.... Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Anti-tippers must be attached at all times. 2 SAFETY 2.1 Operating Information Anti-Tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option on page 54 for the wheelchair user. 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 the charts in Installing...
.... Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Anti-tippers must be attached at all times. 2 SAFETY 2.1 Operating Information Anti-Tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option on page 54 for the wheelchair user. 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 the charts in Installing...
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... be operated by means of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Lifting by a healthcare professional/assistant when in the wheelchair before using the wheelchair. Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist...
... be operated by means of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Lifting by a healthcare professional/assistant when in the wheelchair before using the wheelchair. Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist...
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... and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. DO NOT attempt to stop the wheelchair while on an incline. Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all attaching hardware is unoccupied. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads...
... and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. DO NOT attempt to stop the wheelchair while on an incline. Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all attaching hardware is unoccupied. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads...
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... seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size/position and desired seat-to the stability of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to -floor angle. All Models ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of the wheelchair...
... seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size/position and desired seat-to the stability of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to -floor angle. All Models ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of the wheelchair...
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... has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 The recommended tire pressure is 250 lbs (114 kg). Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of...
... has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 The recommended tire pressure is 250 lbs (114 kg). Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of...
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Wheel locks are not brakes. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be transferred into or out of the elevating legrest and the wheel lock extension handle causes the wheel lock to disengage. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any tie-down systems for transportation and use be made of any type. However, final selection of the type of...
Wheel locks are not brakes. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be transferred into or out of the elevating legrest and the wheel lock extension handle causes the wheel lock to disengage. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any tie-down systems for transportation and use be made of any type. However, final selection of the type of...
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...If more than the length of the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for additional safety while involved in activities that shift your lap while occupying the wheelchair may differ from those described in this manual. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in... designed to practice and master these safe techniques until you DO NOT move beyond the center of the wheelchair user as well as a basic guide. Use this may encounter. This can be heeded. It is important to remain upright and stable during normal daily...
...If more than the length of the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for additional safety while involved in activities that shift your lap while occupying the wheelchair may differ from those described in this manual. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in... designed to practice and master these safe techniques until you DO NOT move beyond the center of the wheelchair user as well as a basic guide. Use this may encounter. This can be heeded. It is important to remain upright and stable during normal daily...
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.../Unfolding the Wheelchair Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 22 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair Unfolding the Wheelchair 1. Point fingers and thumb to Transferring To and From Other Seats on the top of this manual. 6. Point your hand on page 21. Tilt the wheelchair toward you where the seat upholstery is fully open the footrest/legrest for clearance...
.../Unfolding the Wheelchair Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 22 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair Unfolding the Wheelchair 1. Point fingers and thumb to Transferring To and From Other Seats on the top of this manual. 6. Point your hand on page 21. Tilt the wheelchair toward you where the seat upholstery is fully open the footrest/legrest for clearance...
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...SEAT AND BACK 7 Seat and Back ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - Secure the hex screw to prevent it from the bottom of Wheelchair FIGURE 1 Installing the Back Canes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 42 Part No. 1110550 Outside of Wheelchair...to Recliner on page 64. 7.1 Installing the Back Canes 1. Remove the hex screw and locknut from backing out and torque the locknut to 60-80 inch pounds. 6. For recliner models, refer to non-recliner models only. Torque the hex screw ...
...SEAT AND BACK 7 Seat and Back ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - Secure the hex screw to prevent it from the bottom of Wheelchair FIGURE 1 Installing the Back Canes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 42 Part No. 1110550 Outside of Wheelchair...to Recliner on page 64. 7.1 Installing the Back Canes 1. Remove the hex screw and locknut from backing out and torque the locknut to 60-80 inch pounds. 6. For recliner models, refer to non-recliner models only. Torque the hex screw ...
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... Seat Depth Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame FIGURE 3 Replacing Seat Upholstery Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Refer to the back canes. 2. Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-2. Remove the eight mounting screws and washers that secure the existing seat upholstery to the back canes with the phillips screws and washers.The following chart determines the number of seat positioning strap (if used...
... Seat Depth Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame FIGURE 3 Replacing Seat Upholstery Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Refer to the back canes. 2. Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-2. Remove the eight mounting screws and washers that secure the existing seat upholstery to the back canes with the phillips screws and washers.The following chart determines the number of seat positioning strap (if used...
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7 SEAT AND BACK Washer Locknut DETAIL "B" Coved Washers Washer Coved Washer DETAIL "A" Wheelchair Frame Washer Crossbraces Coved Washers Hex Screw DETAIL "B" - CROSSBRACE HARDWARE (STEPS 4,5) Washer Crossbrace Saddle Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair FIGURE 7 Adjusting the Seat Width 48 Part No. 1110550
7 SEAT AND BACK Washer Locknut DETAIL "B" Coved Washers Washer Coved Washer DETAIL "A" Wheelchair Frame Washer Crossbraces Coved Washers Hex Screw DETAIL "B" - CROSSBRACE HARDWARE (STEPS 4,5) Washer Crossbrace Saddle Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair FIGURE 7 Adjusting the Seat Width 48 Part No. 1110550
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... 1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-2 and torque locknut to Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks on wheelchairs with mounting screws. Permanent Axles 8.2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim ƽ WARNING If the wheelchair is used on page 57. Tighten securely. 5. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 50 Rear Wheel Handrim Mounting Screw FIGURE 2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Part No. 1110550...
... 1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-2 and torque locknut to Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks on wheelchairs with mounting screws. Permanent Axles 8.2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim ƽ WARNING If the wheelchair is used on page 57. Tighten securely. 5. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 50 Rear Wheel Handrim Mounting Screw FIGURE 2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Part No. 1110550...
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...bottom of anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor is used refer to chart below. Part No. 1110550 55 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair MODEL SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ANTI-TIPPER (MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES) LENGTH HEIGHT MODEL PART NO. Refer to Adjusting... the Anti-Tippers on a flat surface. 4. Measure the distance between the bottom of the wheelchair frame tubing. 3. If the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor MUST be maintained at all times. 5. 10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Installing...
...bottom of anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor is used refer to chart below. Part No. 1110550 55 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair MODEL SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ANTI-TIPPER (MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES) LENGTH HEIGHT MODEL PART NO. Refer to Adjusting... the Anti-Tippers on a flat surface. 4. Measure the distance between the bottom of the wheelchair frame tubing. 3. If the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor MUST be maintained at all times. 5. 10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Installing...
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... Positions Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Wheel Lock Shoe 8. otherwise injury or damage may occur. Position wheelchair on a flat, level surface to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut securing the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame. 3. Engage the wheel lock. 6. FIGURE 4 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks Part No. 1110550 59 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If wheel locks...
... Positions Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Wheel Lock Shoe 8. otherwise injury or damage may occur. Position wheelchair on a flat, level surface to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut securing the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame. 3. Engage the wheel lock. 6. FIGURE 4 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks Part No. 1110550 59 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If wheel locks...
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...of the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 60 Part No. 1110550 Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 49. B. Refer to -floor height: A. Refer to one or any adjustments, repair or service and before use of an anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly ... rear wheels for the desired obtainable seat-to Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels on page 71. FIGURE 1 on page 63. 2. Recliner Frame Style - Adult/Hemi Frame Style - 11 SEAT TO FLOOR 11 Seat to -floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position,...
...of the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 60 Part No. 1110550 Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 49. B. Refer to -floor height: A. Refer to one or any adjustments, repair or service and before use of an anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly ... rear wheels for the desired obtainable seat-to Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels on page 71. FIGURE 1 on page 63. 2. Recliner Frame Style - Adult/Hemi Frame Style - 11 SEAT TO FLOOR 11 Seat to -floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position,...
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...no interference with the base attached over the end of the step tube of the wheelchair. Reinstall the back upholstery screw and washer and secure the strap to the step tube of the wheelchair. 2. Slide the clamp with folding the wheelchair, the rear wheels, or the swing-... insert or remove items while wheelchair is towards the inside of the wheelchair. 4. The strap can be parallel to step tube to ensure proper placement. Base Step Tube Locknut Clamp FIGURE 2 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 76 Part No. 1110550 Align the strap...
...no interference with the base attached over the end of the step tube of the wheelchair. Reinstall the back upholstery screw and washer and secure the strap to the step tube of the wheelchair. 2. Slide the clamp with folding the wheelchair, the rear wheels, or the swing-... insert or remove items while wheelchair is towards the inside of the wheelchair. 4. The strap can be parallel to step tube to ensure proper placement. Base Step Tube Locknut Clamp FIGURE 2 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 76 Part No. 1110550 Align the strap...
