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All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 © 2013 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. All rights reserved. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®.
All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1110550 © 2013 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. All rights reserved. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®.
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... Height ...35 Raising/Lowering 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
... Height ...35 Raising/Lowering 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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... information below for efficient, trouble-free use. CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in personal injury or property damage. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550
... information below for efficient, trouble-free use. CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in personal injury or property damage. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550
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... and workmanship for a period of thirteen (13) months from date of purchase from defects 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. Coverage under this warranty will be limited to any such product. THIS WARRANTY...
... and workmanship for a period of thirteen (13) months from date of purchase from defects 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. Coverage under this warranty will be limited to any such product. THIS WARRANTY...
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...understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with this wheelchair. A qualified technician MUST perform... manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. If you are not recommended for further instruction. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for use in the manual. 2 SAFETY 2 ...
...understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1110550 Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with this wheelchair. A qualified technician MUST perform... manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. If you are not recommended for further instruction. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for use in the manual. 2 SAFETY 2 ...
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Anti-tippers must be achieved, DO NOT use anti-tippers. Inasmuch as a safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Refer to -floor heights. If these requirements cannot be observed when traversing such surfaces. 2 SAFETY 2.1 ...qualified technician. 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...
Anti-tippers must be achieved, DO NOT use anti-tippers. Inasmuch as a safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Refer to -floor heights. If these requirements cannot be observed when traversing such surfaces. 2 SAFETY 2.1 ...qualified technician. 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...
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.... DO NOT operate on or operate the wheelchair. ALWAYS use the footplate as sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT allow children to property may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550
.... DO NOT operate on or operate the wheelchair. ALWAYS use the footplate as sand, grass, or gravel. DO NOT allow children to property may result. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550
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...for looseness before reclining or inclining (reverse recline) to the wheelchair. Assistants MUST be operated by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to maintain maximum stability and safety. Lifting ƽ WARNING DO... (reverse recline) the wheelchair. Failure to observe this warning may occur. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Otherwise, damage or injury may result in any removable (detachable) parts. Use of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in the wheelchair...
...for looseness before reclining or inclining (reverse recline) to the wheelchair. Assistants MUST be operated by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to maintain maximum stability and safety. Lifting ƽ WARNING DO... (reverse recline) the wheelchair. Failure to observe this warning may occur. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Otherwise, damage or injury may result in any removable (detachable) parts. Use of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in the wheelchair...
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..., 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....required to move up or down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. If signs of a fall from a wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT attempt to stop the wheelchair while on an incline. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear...
..., 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....required to move up or down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. If signs of a fall from a wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT attempt to stop the wheelchair while on an incline. Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear...
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...;✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. The various seat...
...;✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ • ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. The various seat...
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...be liable for any kind of weight training. For chairs with a seat width of 14 to explode and cause bodily harm. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to 18-inches, the weight limitation is listed on the ...side wall of the tire. The recommended tire pressure is 250 lbs (114 kg). Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use...
...be liable for any kind of weight training. For chairs with a seat width of 14 to explode and cause bodily harm. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to 18-inches, the weight limitation is listed on the ...side wall of the tire. The recommended tire pressure is 250 lbs (114 kg). Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use...
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...However, final selection of the type of the restraints made of wheelchair to be wet or slick. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved ...vehicles of any kind while in a 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 stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Interference between the top of the wheelchair. ...
...However, final selection of the type of the restraints made of wheelchair to be wet or slick. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. Part No. 1110550 15 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved ...vehicles of any kind while in a 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 stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Interference between the top of the wheelchair. ...
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... position whenever you are pointing in this manual MUST be achieved by many. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to reach, bend and transfer in activities that may encounter. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for all times. DO NOT lean forward ... the wheelchair user as well as a tool to practice and master these safe techniques until you lean forward. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 This can be heeded. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to the wheelchair and surrounding property. ...
... position whenever you are pointing in this manual MUST be achieved by many. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to reach, bend and transfer in activities that may encounter. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for all times. DO NOT lean forward ... the wheelchair user as well as a tool to practice and master these safe techniques until you lean forward. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 This can be heeded. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to the wheelchair and surrounding property. ...
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... behind you have pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your sitting position. Point front casters forward to the desired object. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 SAFETY Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING DO NOT shift your center of gravity to maintain stability and...
... behind you have pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your sitting position. Point front casters forward to the desired object. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 2 SAFETY Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING DO NOT shift your center of gravity to maintain stability and...
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... clear of the wheelchair on the step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Push the wheelchair...the wheelchair, use one of the wheelchair in the weight distribution. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of the following methods to the ground. When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair...
... clear of the wheelchair on the step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Push the wheelchair...the wheelchair, use one of the wheelchair in the weight distribution. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Place foot on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of the following methods to the ground. When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair...
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...that , if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are facing down the stairs...the front casters to the balance point and, in one continuous upward movement, the rear wheels should stand on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the curb. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes This method requires two assistants. The second assistant should be tilted back to the ground until the wheelchair...
...that , if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available: Part No. 1110550 19 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are facing down the stairs...the front casters to the balance point and, in one continuous upward movement, the rear wheels should stand on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the curb. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes This method requires two assistants. The second assistant should be tilted back to the ground until the wheelchair...
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... (positioned in the front of the wheelchair), with a firm hold on a non-detachable part of the framework, lowers the wheelchair down and on to the balance point, the assistant ...to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the edge of the framework, lifts the...5. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the next stair above and ...
... (positioned in the front of the wheelchair), with a firm hold on a non-detachable part of the framework, lowers the wheelchair down and on to the balance point, the assistant ...to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the edge of the framework, lifts the...5. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the next stair above and ...
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... up the armrest. Swing away or remove front rigging. Use a transfer board if at all possible. FIGURE 5 Transferring To and From Other Seats Part No. 1110550 21 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Serious bodily injury may be performed independently provided you are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are...
... up the armrest. Swing away or remove front rigging. Use a transfer board if at all possible. FIGURE 5 Transferring To and From Other Seats Part No. 1110550 21 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Serious bodily injury may be performed independently provided you are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are...