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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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... APPLICABLE. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to such repair and/or replacement. If within such warranty periods any other person. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Invacare warrants the side frames and cross members of...
... APPLICABLE. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to such repair and/or replacement. If within such warranty periods any other person. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Invacare warrants the side frames and cross members of...
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... 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 product. 2.1 General Guidelines ƽ ƽ ! ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in the manual. If you are not recommended for use with Invacare accessories. 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important...
... 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 product. 2.1 General Guidelines ƽ ƽ ! ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in the manual. If you are not recommended for use with Invacare accessories. 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important...
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... on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Extra caution must be attached at all times. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. If these requirements cannot be used to maintain a 11/2 to 2-inch ground clearance. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If changing the seat-to -floor angle, the...change to seat-to -floor height 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 this wheelchair (you may...
... on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Extra caution must be attached at all times. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. If these requirements cannot be used to maintain a 11/2 to 2-inch ground clearance. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If changing the seat-to -floor angle, the...change to seat-to -floor height 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 this wheelchair (you may...
Owners Manual
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...Use of the wheelchair to support the weight of the occupant when reclining, or returning the occupant of soap or ammonia based...Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use your legs) or seek assistance if necessary to the user or bystanders. Failure to use proper body mechanics (use only a clean towel lightly... safety. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair. Information for looseness before reclining or inclining (reverse recline) to use . 2 SAFETY Hand Grips...
...Use of the wheelchair to support the weight of the occupant when reclining, or returning the occupant of soap or ammonia based...Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use your legs) or seek assistance if necessary to the user or bystanders. Failure to use proper body mechanics (use only a clean towel lightly... safety. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair. Information for looseness before reclining or inclining (reverse recline) to use . 2 SAFETY Hand Grips...
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... 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. Serious injury can occur in the event of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. Repair and Service...
... 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. Serious injury can occur in the event of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. Repair and Service...
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...wheelchair. 2 SAFETY Stability - The various 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 the wheelchair. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER...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 model, as well as the user...
...wheelchair. 2 SAFETY Stability - The various 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 the wheelchair. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER...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 model, as well as the user...
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... and cause bodily harm. For chairs with a seat width of the tire. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for bodily injury or damage to 22-inches, the weight limitation is void. The recommended tire pressure is 250 lbs (114 kg). Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper...
... and cause bodily harm. For chairs with a seat width of the tire. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for bodily injury or damage to 22-inches, the weight limitation is void. The recommended tire pressure is 250 lbs (114 kg). Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper...
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...-down systems for transportation and use be wet or slick. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving on all floor surfaces including those that users of Transportation has not approved any wheelchair transportation systems. Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to...
...-down systems for transportation and use be wet or slick. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving on all floor surfaces including those that users of Transportation has not approved any wheelchair transportation systems. Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to...
Owners Manual
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...operation of your wheelchair, you lean forward. Proper positioning is important to use of the armrests. 2 SAFETY 2.2 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety and handling of the wheelchair require the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as a basic guide. It is ...wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Use this may adversely affect the stability of gravity. Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING Be aware that they may differ from those described in this manual. This can be heeded. Invacare recommends using seat...
...operation of your wheelchair, you lean forward. Proper positioning is important to use of the armrests. 2 SAFETY 2.2 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety and handling of the wheelchair require the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as a basic guide. It is ...wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Use this may adversely affect the stability of gravity. Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING Be aware that they may differ from those described in this manual. This can be heeded. Invacare recommends using seat...
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... Wheelchair Unfolding the Wheelchair 1. Tracer SX5 RECLINERS ONLY - Install spreader bar. Engage both wheel locks, 7. open and the seat rails are fully seated in section 10 of the hand under the seat rail. Point fingers and thumb to you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor). 2. FIGURE 6 Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 22 Part...
... Wheelchair Unfolding the Wheelchair 1. Tracer SX5 RECLINERS ONLY - Install spreader bar. Engage both wheel locks, 7. open and the seat rails are fully seated in section 10 of the hand under the seat rail. Point fingers and thumb to you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor). 2. FIGURE 6 Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 22 Part...
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...pounds. Torque the hex screw to Recliner on page 64. 7.1 Installing the Back Canes 1. Remove the hex screw and locknut from the inside of Wheelchair FIGURE 1 Installing the Back Canes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 42 Part No. 1110550 otherwise injury or damage may occur. ... back cane. 2. Install the locknut onto the hex screw. Secure the hex screw to prevent it from backing out and torque the locknut to non-recliner models only. 7 SEAT AND BACK 7 Seat and Back ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all ...
...pounds. Torque the hex screw to Recliner on page 64. 7.1 Installing the Back Canes 1. Remove the hex screw and locknut from the inside of Wheelchair FIGURE 1 Installing the Back Canes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 42 Part No. 1110550 otherwise injury or damage may occur. ... back cane. 2. Install the locknut onto the hex screw. Secure the hex screw to prevent it from backing out and torque the locknut to non-recliner models only. 7 SEAT AND BACK 7 Seat and Back ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all ...
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... 77. 4. Remove the existing seat upholstery from the back canes. 3. Remove existing back upholstery from the crossbraces. 3. Part No. 1110550 43 Washers 7 SEAT AND BACK Back Upholstery Mounting Screws Washers FIGURE 2 Replacing Back Upholstery Mounting Screw 16-inch Seat Depth Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame FIGURE 3 Replacing Seat Upholstery Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-2. Replacing Back Upholstery 1.
... 77. 4. Remove the existing seat upholstery from the back canes. 3. Remove existing back upholstery from the crossbraces. 3. Part No. 1110550 43 Washers 7 SEAT AND BACK Back Upholstery Mounting Screws Washers FIGURE 2 Replacing Back Upholstery Mounting Screw 16-inch Seat Depth Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame FIGURE 3 Replacing Seat Upholstery Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-2. Replacing Back Upholstery 1.
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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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.../Installing Rear Wheels on page 49. Tighten securely. 5. Permanent Axles 8.2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim ƽ WARNING If the wheelchair is used on wheelchairs with mounting screws. For non-recliner models, refer to the wheelchair frame. The spacer is equipped with Removable Arms ONLY) FIGURE 1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 50 Rear Wheel Handrim Mounting Screw FIGURE 2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Part...
.../Installing Rear Wheels on page 49. Tighten securely. 5. Permanent Axles 8.2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim ƽ WARNING If the wheelchair is used on wheelchairs with mounting screws. For non-recliner models, refer to the wheelchair frame. The spacer is equipped with Removable Arms ONLY) FIGURE 1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 50 Rear Wheel Handrim Mounting Screw FIGURE 2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Part...
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...Installing Anti-Tippers A 11/2 to Adjusting the Anti-Tippers on a flat surface. 4. Measurements for anti-tippers are approximate and are taken with the anti-tipper wheels pointing toward the ground/floor into the wheelchair frame tubing. 2. MODEL SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ANTI-TIPPER (MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES) LENGTH HEIGHT MODEL PART...the anti-tippers with extension tube in the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor. Part No. 1110550 55 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Anti-Tipper Height Bottom Position SX5 SX5 RECLINER 17 1/2 to 19 1/2...
...Installing Anti-Tippers A 11/2 to Adjusting the Anti-Tippers on a flat surface. 4. Measurements for anti-tippers are approximate and are taken with the anti-tipper wheels pointing toward the ground/floor into the wheelchair frame tubing. 2. MODEL SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ANTI-TIPPER (MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES) LENGTH HEIGHT MODEL PART...the anti-tippers with extension tube in the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor. Part No. 1110550 55 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Anti-Tipper Height Bottom Position SX5 SX5 RECLINER 17 1/2 to 19 1/2...
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... wheelchair. 4. FIGURE 4 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks Part No. 1110550 59 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Ensure the wheel lock is embedded into the tire when engaged. 7. Reposition the wheel lock so that secure the wheel lock assembly to the wheelchair frame. 5. Engage both wheel locks and ensure the occupied wheelchair is held in place, contact a qualified technician; Wheel locks are not brakes...
... wheelchair. 4. FIGURE 4 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks Part No. 1110550 59 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Ensure the wheel lock is embedded into the tire when engaged. 7. Reposition the wheel lock so that secure the wheel lock assembly to the wheelchair frame. 5. Engage both wheel locks and ensure the occupied wheelchair is held in place, contact a qualified technician; Wheel locks are not brakes...
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... in stability. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 49. Refer to -floor heights have specific positions depending on page 71. Recliner Frame Style - Refer to Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size and front caster position. Seat-to one of the wheelchair. B. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 60 Part No. 1110550
... in stability. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 49. Refer to -floor heights have specific positions depending on page 71. Recliner Frame Style - Refer to Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size and front caster position. Seat-to one of the wheelchair. B. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 60 Part No. 1110550
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... base cleans easily with folding the wheelchair, the rear wheels, or the swing-back arms. Strap MUST be parallel to step tube to FIGURE 2. 1. Reinstall the back upholstery screw and washer and secure the strap to ensure proper placement. Base Step Tube Locknut Clamp FIGURE 2 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 76 Part...
... base cleans easily with folding the wheelchair, the rear wheels, or the swing-back arms. Strap MUST be parallel to step tube to FIGURE 2. 1. Reinstall the back upholstery screw and washer and secure the strap to ensure proper placement. Base Step Tube Locknut Clamp FIGURE 2 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 76 Part...