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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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...Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller's invoice required for coverage under this product when purchased new and unused to be free from defects in replacement part installation or repair of title to any subsequent purchaser or owner...PROVIDED HEREIN. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and...specific legal rights and you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to state. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Invacare...
...Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller's invoice required for coverage under this product when purchased new and unused to be free from defects in replacement part installation or repair of title to any subsequent purchaser or owner...PROVIDED HEREIN. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and...specific legal rights and you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to state. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Invacare...
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... 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 Invacare products. 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use . also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further instruction. If you are unable to use this wheelchair.
... 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 Invacare products. 2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use . also, a qualified technician MUST perform all parts for further instruction. If you are unable to use this wheelchair.
Owners Manual
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..., 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 observed ... usage and adjustment. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Anti-tippers must be used to maintain a 11/2 to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Extra caution must be achieved, DO NOT use anti-tippers. Contact a qualified...
..., 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 observed ... usage and adjustment. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Anti-tippers must be used to maintain a 11/2 to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Extra caution must be achieved, DO NOT use anti-tippers. Contact a qualified...
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... The Tracer SX Recliner wheelchair MUST be prepared to support the weight of the occupant when reclining, or returning the occupant of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in injury to the user or bystanders. When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use . Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use , ensure that grips...
... The Tracer SX Recliner wheelchair MUST be prepared to support the weight of the occupant when reclining, or returning the occupant of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in injury to the user or bystanders. When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use . Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use , ensure that grips...
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...Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on this equipment by the user. DO NOT attempt to seat/chest positioning straps - If signs of this wheelchair (you or damage to you may cause your seat positioning strap. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use...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. DO NOT attempt to...
...Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550 NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on this equipment by the user. DO NOT attempt to seat/chest positioning straps - If signs of this wheelchair (you or damage to you may cause your seat positioning strap. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use...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. DO NOT attempt to...
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...✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION NOTE: When changes to the left hand...wheels, use of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the seven may cause the wheelchair to -floor angle. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. The various seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel...
...✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION NOTE: When changes to the left hand...wheels, use of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the seven may cause the wheelchair to -floor angle. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. The various seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel...
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... damage to explode and cause bodily harm. The recommended tire pressure is 300 lbs (136 kg). Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of weight training. Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). 2 SAFETY Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO NOT...
... damage to explode and cause bodily harm. The recommended tire pressure is 300 lbs (136 kg). Invacare wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: For chairs with a seat width of weight training. Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). 2 SAFETY Tire Pressure ƽ WARNING DO NOT...
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... seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in wheelchairs. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in a moving vehicle of the elevating legrest and the wheel lock extension handle causes the wheel lock to disengage. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be transferred into or out of the end user. Wheel locks are not brakes. 2 SAFETY Wheel...
... seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in wheelchairs. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in a moving vehicle of the elevating legrest and the wheel lock extension handle causes the wheel lock to disengage. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users should be transferred into or out of the end user. Wheel locks are not brakes. 2 SAFETY Wheel...
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...guide. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than one individual. This can be heeded. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in a straight line. 2 SAFETY 2.2 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety and handling of the wheelchair require the close attention of the wheelchair user... the length of the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the new wheelchair user and assistant with daily living activities that carrying heavy objects on the center of the wheelchair. Make sure the casters...
...guide. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than one individual. This can be heeded. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in a straight line. 2 SAFETY 2.2 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety and handling of the wheelchair require the close attention of the wheelchair user... the length of the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the new wheelchair user and assistant with daily living activities that carrying heavy objects on the center of the wheelchair. Make sure the casters...
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.... Engage both wheel locks, 7. H-Blocks Seat Rail DO NOT wrap thumb or fingers under the seat rail. Install spreader bar. open and the seat rails are fully seated in section 10 of the hand under the seat rail. FIGURE 6 Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 22 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT place any part of this manual. 6. 2 SAFETY...
.... Engage both wheel locks, 7. H-Blocks Seat Rail DO NOT wrap thumb or fingers under the seat rail. Install spreader bar. open and the seat rails are fully seated in section 10 of the hand under the seat rail. FIGURE 6 Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 22 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT place any part of this manual. 6. 2 SAFETY...
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... of Wheelchair FIGURE 1 Installing the Back Canes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 42 Part No. 1110550 Outside of Wheelchair Nut Back Cane Threaded Insert Hex Screw Locknut Wheelchair Frame Inside of one back cane. 2. Torque the hex screw to Recliner on page 64. 7.1 Installing the Back Canes 1. 7 SEAT AND BACK 7 Seat and Back ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service...
... of Wheelchair FIGURE 1 Installing the Back Canes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 42 Part No. 1110550 Outside of Wheelchair Nut Back Cane Threaded Insert Hex Screw Locknut Wheelchair Frame Inside of one back cane. 2. Torque the hex screw to Recliner on page 64. 7.1 Installing the Back Canes 1. 7 SEAT AND BACK 7 Seat and Back ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service...
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... chart determines the number of seat positioning strap (if used). Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-2. 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 Remove existing back upholstery from the crossbraces. 3. Replacing Seat Upholstery 1. Replacing Back Upholstery 1. Remove...
... chart determines the number of seat positioning strap (if used). Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-2. 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 Remove existing back upholstery from the crossbraces. 3. Replacing Seat Upholstery 1. Replacing Back Upholstery 1. Remove...
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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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... wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-2 and torque locknut to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 49. For non-recliner models, refer to 40 ft.-lbs. 4. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 50 Rear Wheel Handrim Mounting Screw FIGURE 2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Part No. 1110550 Refer to Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels on page 57. For recliner models, refer to Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel...
... wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-2 and torque locknut to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 49. For non-recliner models, refer to 40 ft.-lbs. 4. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 50 Rear Wheel Handrim Mounting Screw FIGURE 2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Part No. 1110550 Refer to Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels on page 57. For recliner models, refer to Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel...
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... insert the anti-tippers with extension tube in the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor. MODEL SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ANTI-TIPPER (MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES) LENGTH HEIGHT MODEL PART NO. Place the wheelchair on page 56. Refer to 191/2 inches 131/2 115/8 131/2 31/2 ...MUST be maintained at all times. 5. Part No. 1110550 55 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Measure the distance between the bottom of the hole in bottom hole position. 10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Installing Anti-Tippers To ensure the correct model anti-tipper is not 11/2 to 2...
... insert the anti-tippers with extension tube in the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor. MODEL SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ANTI-TIPPER (MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES) LENGTH HEIGHT MODEL PART NO. Place the wheelchair on page 56. Refer to 191/2 inches 131/2 115/8 131/2 31/2 ...MUST be maintained at all times. 5. Part No. 1110550 55 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Measure the distance between the bottom of the hole in bottom hole position. 10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Installing Anti-Tippers To ensure the correct model anti-tipper is not 11/2 to 2...
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... procedure. 1. Repeat STEPS 1-7 for pneumatic tires) into the tire as shown in the open (unlocked) position. 2. FIGURE 4 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks Part No. 1110550 59 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Securely tighten the bolt and locknut securing the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame. 3. Tire DETAIL "A" Mounting Positions Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Wheel Lock Shoe 8. Wheel locks are not brakes.
... procedure. 1. Repeat STEPS 1-7 for pneumatic tires) into the tire as shown in the open (unlocked) position. 2. FIGURE 4 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks Part No. 1110550 59 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Securely tighten the bolt and locknut securing the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame. 3. Tire DETAIL "A" Mounting Positions Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Wheel Lock Shoe 8. Wheel locks are not brakes.
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... the seat-to-floor height the correct anti-tippers MUST be performed by a qualified technician. Refer to one 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 wheelchair. Adult/Hemi Frame Style - Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 63. 2. B. Invacare...
... the seat-to-floor height the correct anti-tippers MUST be performed by a qualified technician. Refer to one 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 wheelchair. Adult/Hemi Frame Style - Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 63. 2. B. Invacare...
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... or glass cleaner. Base Step Tube Locknut Clamp FIGURE 2 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 76 Part No. 1110550 Remove the upper back upholstery screw and washer. 5. The base cleans easily with the back upholstery screw mounting hole. 6. The strap can be cleaned with folding the wheelchair, the rear wheels, or the swing...
... or glass cleaner. Base Step Tube Locknut Clamp FIGURE 2 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 76 Part No. 1110550 Remove the upper back upholstery screw and washer. 5. The base cleans easily with the back upholstery screw mounting hole. 6. The strap can be cleaned with folding the wheelchair, the rear wheels, or the swing...