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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. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
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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. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. © 2013 Invacare Corporation. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved.
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. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. © 2013 Invacare Corporation. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved.
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1 GENERAL CONTENTS 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 28 Safety Inspection Checklist ...28 Troubleshooting...31 Maintenance ...31 ... Elevating Legrest Assembly ...37 Replacing Heel Loop ...38 6 ARMS 40 Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest ...40 Adjusting Armrest Height ...42 Part No. 1110550 3 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
1 GENERAL CONTENTS 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 28 Safety Inspection Checklist ...28 Troubleshooting...31 Maintenance ...31 ... Elevating Legrest Assembly ...37 Replacing Heel Loop ...38 6 ARMS 40 Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest ...40 Adjusting Armrest Height ...42 Part No. 1110550 3 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
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... LOCKS 57 Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers...57 Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks...60 11 SEAT TO FLOOR 62 Changing Seat-to-Floor Height ...62 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 4 Part No. 1110550
... LOCKS 57 Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers...57 Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks...60 11 SEAT TO FLOOR 62 Changing Seat-to-Floor Height ...62 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 4 Part No. 1110550
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12 RECLINER CONTENTS 66 Recliner Operation...66 Replacing the Headrest Pillow ...68 Replacing the Headrest/Back Upholstery...69 Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar ...71 Removing and Installing Fixed Height Armrest ...72 Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels...73 Using/adjusting the Clamp-On Wheel Locks ...74 13 OPTIONS 76 Installing Amputee Bracket...76 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier...78 Installing the Seat Positioning Strap ...79 Installing the Wheel Lock Extension Handle...80 Part No. 1110550 5 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
12 RECLINER CONTENTS 66 Recliner Operation...66 Replacing the Headrest Pillow ...68 Replacing the Headrest/Back Upholstery...69 Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar ...71 Removing and Installing Fixed Height Armrest ...72 Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels...73 Using/adjusting the Clamp-On Wheel Locks ...74 13 OPTIONS 76 Installing Amputee Bracket...76 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier...78 Installing the Seat Positioning Strap ...79 Installing the Wheel Lock Extension Handle...80 Part No. 1110550 5 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
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... death or serious injury. ƽ WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage or minor injury or both. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in personal injury or property damage.
... death or serious injury. ƽ WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage or minor injury or both. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in personal injury or property damage.
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... who purchases this page. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from defects in materials and workmanship for coverage under this warranty. products damaged by Invacare. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. In the event you may also have other person or entity and is extended... THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
... who purchases this page. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from defects in materials and workmanship for coverage under this warranty. products damaged by Invacare. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. In the event you may also have other person or entity and is extended... THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
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...and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts 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 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and ...
...and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts 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 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and ...
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... charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on page 57 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 a safeguard for correct ...usage and adjustment. Contact a qualified technician. 2 SAFETY 2.1 Operating Information Anti-Tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (you may not provide the ...
... charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on page 57 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 a safeguard for correct ...usage and adjustment. Contact a qualified technician. 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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...Serious injury or damage to play on the frame of the wheelchair. ALWAYS use the footplate as sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT use the handrims for self-propulsion. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are in the presence of ...a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. DO NOT stand on or operate the wheelchair. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. DO NOT allow children to property may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ...
...Serious injury or damage to play on the frame of the wheelchair. ALWAYS use the footplate as sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT use the handrims for self-propulsion. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are in the presence of ...a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. DO NOT stand on or operate the wheelchair. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. DO NOT allow children to property may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 2 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ...
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... removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any reclined position.... Use of the wheelchair to the full upright position. If the wheelchair is properly positioned in the wheelchair before using the wheelchair...
... removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any reclined position.... Use of the wheelchair to the full upright position. If the wheelchair is properly positioned in the wheelchair before using the wheelchair...
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Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT attempt to ride over and cause bodily harm to you may cause your seat positioning ... Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall from a wheelchair. 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...
Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT attempt to ride over and cause bodily harm to you may cause your seat positioning ... Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall from a wheelchair. 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...
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...hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the procedure that is checked () to the stability of the wheelchair. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS ...;✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair All Models ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of anti-tipper...
...hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the procedure that is checked () to the stability of the wheelchair. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS ...;✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair All Models ƽ WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of anti-tipper...
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... or tested as a weight training apparatus. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of weight training. The recommended tire pressure is 300 lbs (136 kg). Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width ...of 20 to 22-inches, the weight limitation is listed on the side wall of the tire. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. For chairs ...
... or tested as a weight training apparatus. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of weight training. The recommended tire pressure is 300 lbs (136 kg). Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width ...of 20 to 22-inches, the weight limitation is listed on the side wall of the tire. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. For chairs ...
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... and use be used by the auto industry. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any wheelchair transportation systems. Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be made available by an individual rests solely with wheel locks. Part No. 1110550 15...
... and use be used by the auto industry. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any wheelchair transportation systems. Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be made available by an individual rests solely with wheel locks. Part No. 1110550 15...
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.... Use this manual are discussed on your wheelchair, you lean forward. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to use of the wheelchair, resulting in the wheelchair have an effect on the center of the wheelchair. This wheelchair has been designed to the normal balance, the.... This can be heeded. Virtually all times. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for him/her in a straight line. These movements will cause a change to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual. The techniques that they may adversely ...
.... Use this manual are discussed on your wheelchair, you lean forward. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to use of the wheelchair, resulting in the wheelchair have an effect on the center of the wheelchair. This wheelchair has been designed to the normal balance, the.... This can be heeded. Virtually all times. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for him/her in a straight line. These movements will cause a change to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual. The techniques that they may adversely ...
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... close as this may tip over . Forward Position the front casters so that they are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to manage your wheelchair. Reach back only as far as possible and engage wheel locks. 2 SAFETY Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING DO NOT... toward direction you have pick them up from the floor by learning how to tip over . 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 gravity to create the ...
... close as this may tip over . Forward Position the front casters so that they are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to manage your wheelchair. Reach back only as far as possible and engage wheel locks. 2 SAFETY Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING DO NOT... toward direction you have pick them up from the floor by learning how to tip over . 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 gravity to create the ...
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... clear of the wheelchair, Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the wheelchair. Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the ground. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No...
... clear of the wheelchair, Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the wheelchair. Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the ground. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No...
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... Step Tubes Stairways ƽ WARNING Extreme caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair The wheelchair should be pulled up . Wheelchair Without Step Tubes This method requires two assistants. The second assistant should stand on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the curb. Make...
... Step Tubes Stairways ƽ WARNING Extreme caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair The wheelchair should be pulled up . Wheelchair Without Step Tubes This method requires two assistants. The second assistant should stand on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the curb. Make...
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... non-detachable part of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up and on the next stair above and steadies the wheelchair as the assistant behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up . 2. The second assistant (positioned in the front of the wheelchair), with a firm hold on a non-detachable ... so the wheels are facing up against the first step. 4. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway. 6. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550
... non-detachable part of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up and on the next stair above and steadies the wheelchair as the assistant behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up . 2. The second assistant (positioned in the front of the wheelchair), with a firm hold on a non-detachable ... so the wheels are facing up against the first step. 4. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway. 6. FIGURE 4 Stairways Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1110550