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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...
Owners Manual
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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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... only to the product instructions. products damaged by circumstances beyond Invacare's control, and such evaluation will end upon any such product. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This warranty is serialized, indicate the serial number. This warranty does not...in replacement part installation or repair of the seller's invoice required for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of Invacare, or to a product damaged by reason of repairs made to our factory without the specific consent...
... only to the product instructions. products damaged by circumstances beyond Invacare's control, and such evaluation will end upon any such product. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This warranty is serialized, indicate the serial number. This warranty does not...in replacement part installation or repair of the seller's invoice required for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of Invacare, or to a product damaged by reason of repairs made to our factory without the specific consent...
Owners Manual
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... as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further instruction. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with this equipment - Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to use this product or optional equipment. A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set...
... as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further instruction. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with this equipment - Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to use this product or optional equipment. A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set...
Owners Manual
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...Refer to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers 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 -floor angle, ...the correct anti-tippers must be attached at all times. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 SAFETY 2.1...
...Refer to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers 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 -floor angle, ...the correct anti-tippers must be attached at all times. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 SAFETY 2.1...
Owners Manual
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...Recliner wheelchair MUST be prepared to support the weight of the occupant when reclining, or returning the occupant of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or bystanders. Failure to use. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair.... to the user or damage to the full upright position. Information for looseness before reclining or inclining (reverse recline) to avoid injury. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. If the wheelchair is properly...
...Recliner wheelchair MUST be prepared to support the weight of the occupant when reclining, or returning the occupant of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or bystanders. Failure to use. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair.... to the user or damage to the full upright position. Information for looseness before reclining or inclining (reverse recline) to avoid injury. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. If the wheelchair is properly...
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... the user. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 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 , make sure all service and adjustment should be replaced IMMEDIATELY...
... the user. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 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 , make sure all service and adjustment should be replaced IMMEDIATELY...
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... wheels, use of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. 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 decrease in stability. 2 SAFETY Stability - SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL...
... wheels, use of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. 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 decrease in stability. 2 SAFETY Stability - SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL...
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... 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 22-inches, the weight limitation is 250 lbs (114 kg). Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 20 to 18-inches, the weight...
... 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 22-inches, the weight limitation is 250 lbs (114 kg). Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of 20 to 18-inches, the weight...
Owners Manual
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... attempt to stop a moving vehicle of any type. Wheel locks are not brakes. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be used by the auto industry. Engaging the wheel locks may result. If the wheelchair is Invacare's position that may be removed before swinging the...
... attempt to stop a moving vehicle of any type. Wheel locks are not brakes. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be used by the auto industry. Engaging the wheel locks may result. If the wheelchair is Invacare's position that may be removed before swinging the...
Owners Manual
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... To assure stability and proper operation of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your lap while occupying the wheelchair may adversely affect the stability of the armrests...use the front casters as a basic guide. However, all warnings and cautions given in serious bodily injury to the user and passenger and damage to use of the wheelchair. If more than the length of the wheelchair, resulting in this manual. When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it in activities that may encounter. Invacare...
... To assure stability and proper operation of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your lap while occupying the wheelchair may adversely affect the stability of the armrests...use the front casters as a basic guide. However, all warnings and cautions given in serious bodily injury to the user and passenger and damage to use of the wheelchair. If more than the length of the wheelchair, resulting in this manual. When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it in activities that may encounter. Invacare...
Owners Manual
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...place any part of the seat rail until the wheelchair is attached. 3. Tilt the wheelchair toward you where the seat upholstery is fully open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair. Install spreader bar. Refer to you (raising the opposite wheel and caster ...the seat rail. Tracer SX5 RECLINERS ONLY - open and the seat rails are fully seated in section 10 of the wheelchair. 4. FIGURE 6 Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 22 Part No. 1110550 Refer to the inside of this manual. 6. H-Blocks Seat ...
...place any part of the seat rail until the wheelchair is attached. 3. Tilt the wheelchair toward you where the seat upholstery is fully open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair. Install spreader bar. Refer to you (raising the opposite wheel and caster ...the seat rail. Tracer SX5 RECLINERS ONLY - open and the seat rails are fully seated in section 10 of the wheelchair. 4. FIGURE 6 Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 22 Part No. 1110550 Refer to the inside of this manual. 6. H-Blocks Seat ...
Owners Manual
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... outside of the wheelchair and aligned with the mounting hole in the bottom of Wheelchair FIGURE 1 Installing the Back Canes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 42 Part No. 1110550 Install the locknut onto ...Installing the Back Canes 1. 7 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 - For recliner models, refer to 60-80 inch pounds. 6. Secure the hex screw to non-recliner models only. otherwise injury or damage may occur. The procedures in the wheelchair...
... outside of the wheelchair and aligned with the mounting hole in the bottom of Wheelchair FIGURE 1 Installing the Back Canes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 42 Part No. 1110550 Install the locknut onto ...Installing the Back Canes 1. 7 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 - For recliner models, refer to 60-80 inch pounds. 6. Secure the hex screw to non-recliner models only. otherwise injury or damage may occur. The procedures in the wheelchair...
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... secure the existing seat upholstery to Installing the Seat Positioning Strap on page 77. 4. Replacing Seat Upholstery 1. Remove the existing seat upholstery from the back canes. 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 Replacing Back Upholstery 1. Refer...
... secure the existing seat upholstery to Installing the Seat Positioning Strap on page 77. 4. Replacing Seat Upholstery 1. Remove the existing seat upholstery from the back canes. 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 Replacing Back Upholstery 1. Refer...
Owners Manual
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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 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" -
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... by a qualified technician. 1. For recliner models, refer to the rear wheel with Removable Arms ONLY) FIGURE 1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 49. Refer to Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks on page 71. 2. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 50 Rear Wheel Handrim Mounting Screw FIGURE 2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Part No. 1110550 Remove the dust cap...
... by a qualified technician. 1. For recliner models, refer to the rear wheel with Removable Arms ONLY) FIGURE 1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 49. Refer to Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks on page 71. 2. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 50 Rear Wheel Handrim Mounting Screw FIGURE 2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Part No. 1110550 Remove the dust cap...
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...1/2 inches 151/2 to 171/2 inches 171/2 to chart below. Refer to 2 inches, adjust anti-tippers. Part No. 1110550 55 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Ensure that the release button of the anti-tipper fully protrudes out of the hole in bottom hole position. ... 1. Measure the distance between the bottom of the wheelchair frame tubing. 3. MODEL SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ANTI-TIPPER (MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES) LENGTH HEIGHT MODEL PART NO. 10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Installing Anti-Tippers To ensure the correct model anti-tipper is not 11/2 to Adjusting the Anti...
...1/2 inches 151/2 to 171/2 inches 171/2 to chart below. Refer to 2 inches, adjust anti-tippers. Part No. 1110550 55 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Ensure that the release button of the anti-tipper fully protrudes out of the hole in bottom hole position. ... 1. Measure the distance between the bottom of the wheelchair frame tubing. 3. MODEL SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ANTI-TIPPER (MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES) LENGTH HEIGHT MODEL PART NO. 10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Installing Anti-Tippers To ensure the correct model anti-tipper is not 11/2 to Adjusting the Anti...
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... "A" Mounting Positions Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Wheel Lock Shoe 8. Reposition the wheel lock so that secure the wheel lock assembly to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut securing the wheel lock to perform this procedure. 1. Engage the wheel lock. 6. FIGURE 4 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks Part No. 1110550 59 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair otherwise injury or...
... "A" Mounting Positions Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Wheel Lock Shoe 8. Reposition the wheel lock so that secure the wheel lock assembly to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut securing the wheel lock to perform this procedure. 1. Engage the wheel lock. 6. FIGURE 4 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks Part No. 1110550 59 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair otherwise injury or...
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... or any adjustments, repair or service and before use of an anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the following procedures: A. If changing the seat-to -floor heights have specific positions depending on page 62. Adult/Hemi Frame Style - Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 60 Part No. 1110550 Seat-to -floor height...
... or any adjustments, repair or service and before use of an anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the following procedures: A. If changing the seat-to -floor heights have specific positions depending on page 62. Adult/Hemi Frame Style - Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 60 Part No. 1110550 Seat-to -floor height...
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... upper back upholstery screw and washer. 5. Base Step Tube Locknut Clamp FIGURE 2 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 76 Part No. 1110550 Slide the clamp with mild soap and water. Securely tighten the locknut that there is no interference with folding the wheelchair, the rear wheels, or the swing-back arms. Strap...
... upper back upholstery screw and washer. 5. Base Step Tube Locknut Clamp FIGURE 2 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 76 Part No. 1110550 Slide the clamp with mild soap and water. Securely tighten the locknut that there is no interference with folding the wheelchair, the rear wheels, or the swing-back arms. Strap...