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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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© 2011 Invacare Corporation. 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 Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved.
© 2011 Invacare Corporation. 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 Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of DuPont. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved.
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CONTENTS 1 GENERAL ...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 ...29 Safety Inspection Checklist ...29 Troubleshooting...32 Maintenance ...32 5 .../Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly ...37 Replacing Heel Loop ...38 6 ARMS ...39 Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest ...39 Adjusting Armrest Height ...41 Part No. 1110550 3 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
CONTENTS 1 GENERAL ...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 ...29 Safety Inspection Checklist ...29 Troubleshooting...32 Maintenance ...32 5 .../Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly ...37 Replacing Heel Loop ...38 6 ARMS ...39 Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest ...39 Adjusting Armrest Height ...41 Part No. 1110550 3 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair
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... 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 No. 1110550
... 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 No. 1110550
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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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... death or serious injury. ƽ WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided...
... death or serious injury. ƽ WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1110550 CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided...
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... of any other person. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This warranty is extended only to , modification through the use of title to any other legal rights which vary from state to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. In the event you do not receive... SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. This warranty is not extended to any subsequent purchaser or owner. Invacare warrants the side frames and cross members of this product when purchased new and unused to be defective, such product shall be repaired...
... of any other person. Part No. 1110550 7 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair This warranty is extended only to , modification through the use of title to any other legal rights which vary from state to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. In the event you do not receive... SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. This warranty is not extended to any subsequent purchaser or owner. Invacare warrants the side frames and cross members of this product when purchased new and unused to be defective, such product shall be repaired...
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...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 WARNING DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely ... any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. If you are specifically designed and manufactured for use with this wheelchair. In case of damage, DO NOT use of this product or optional equipment. 2 SAFETY...
...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 WARNING DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely ... any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. If you are specifically designed and manufactured for use with this wheelchair. In case of damage, DO NOT use of this product or optional equipment. 2 SAFETY...
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...Anti-Tippers on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Inasmuch as a safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this wheelchair (you may not provide the same level... of protection against tipover. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Contact a qualified technician. 2 SAFETY 2.1 Operating Information...
...Anti-Tippers on page 54 for the wheelchair user. Inasmuch as a safeguard for correct usage and adjustment. Part No. 1110550 9 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this wheelchair (you may not provide the same level... of protection against tipover. ALWAYS use the wheelchair. Contact a qualified technician. 2 SAFETY 2.1 Operating Information...
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...attempting active use of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are an option on this wheelchair (you may result. DO NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair. DO NOT allow children to property may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the .... Inasmuch as the handrims are in or out of the wheelchair. DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair user. Serious injury or damage to play on soft surfaces such as a platform. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT stand on roads, streets...
...attempting active use of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are an option on this wheelchair (you may result. DO NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair. DO NOT allow children to property may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the .... Inasmuch as the handrims are in or out of the wheelchair. DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair user. Serious injury or damage to play on soft surfaces such as a platform. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT stand on roads, streets...
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...hand grips for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants ƽ WARNING The Tracer SX Recliner wheelchair MUST be prepared to support the weight of the occupant when reclining, or returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the full upright position. Otherwise, damage or injury may result ...or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the wheelchair. Assistants MUST be operated by ...
...hand grips for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants ƽ WARNING The Tracer SX Recliner wheelchair MUST be prepared to support the weight of the occupant when reclining, or returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the full upright position. Otherwise, damage or injury may result ...or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair. Part No. 1110550 11 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the wheelchair. Assistants MUST be operated by ...
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... 9°. 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. DO NOT... device withstanding high stress loads such as the seat positioning strap is a positioning strap only. The seat positioning strap is an option on an incline. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550
... 9°. 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. DO NOT... device withstanding high stress loads such as the seat positioning strap is a positioning strap only. The seat positioning strap is an option on an incline. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1110550
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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. SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION • ✓ ✓ ✓ ...✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. 2 SAFETY Stability - Any change to one or any combination of the seven may...
...hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the procedure that is checked () to the stability of the wheelchair. SEAT DEPTH CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION • ✓ ✓ ✓ ...✓ ✓✓ • ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ • Part No. 1110550 13 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. 2 SAFETY Stability - Any change to one or any combination of the seven may...
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...width of the tire. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to the wheelchair and the warranty is 250 lbs (114 kg). 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... The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of 14 to 18-inches, the weight limitation is void. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT overinflate the tires. Weight Limitation ƽ WARNING The Tracer SX5 and Tracer SX5 Recliner...
...width of the tire. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to the wheelchair and the warranty is 250 lbs (114 kg). 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... The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of 14 to 18-inches, the weight limitation is void. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1110550 DO NOT overinflate the tires. Weight Limitation ƽ WARNING The Tracer SX5 and Tracer SX5 Recliner...
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... and does not recommend any kind while in wheelchairs. ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in vehicles of any wheelchair transportation systems. Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user...
... and does not recommend any kind while in wheelchairs. ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in vehicles of any wheelchair transportation systems. Wheelchair User ƽ WARNING As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user...
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...To assure stability and proper operation of your lap while occupying the wheelchair may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your particular safety limits, ... reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in activities that they may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Use this manual MUST be achieved by many. To determine and establish your ...
...To assure stability and proper operation of your lap while occupying the wheelchair may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your particular safety limits, ... reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in activities that they may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1110550 Use this manual MUST be achieved by many. To determine and establish your ...
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...Position the front casters so that they are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to the desired object. Point front casters forward to maintain stability...to reach objects if you have pick them up from the floor by learning how to manage your wheelchair. DO NOT lean over . Reach back only as far as possible to tip over the top...upholstery to reach objects behind you are extended as far forward as this may tip over. Backwards Position wheelchair as close as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. 2 SAFETY Reaching, Leaning and ...
...Position the front casters so that they are reaching as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to the desired object. Point front casters forward to maintain stability...to reach objects if you have pick them up from the floor by learning how to manage your wheelchair. DO NOT lean over . Reach back only as far as possible to tip over the top...upholstery to reach objects behind you are extended as far forward as this may tip over. Backwards Position wheelchair as close as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. 2 SAFETY Reaching, Leaning and ...
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..., the assistant will feel a difference in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the ground. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair on the step tube and begin to lean back. Method 1 - Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - After mastering...
..., the assistant will feel a difference in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the ground. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1110550 When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair on the step tube and begin to lean back. Method 1 - Step Tube FIGURE 2 Method 1 - After mastering...
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...the stairs. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are against the curb. Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The second assistant should be positioned at the front ...of the curb. Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are pointing up. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes This method requires two assistants. Make sure to clear the edge of the wheelchair lifting upward on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that , if possible, the...
...the stairs. Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are against the curb. Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The second assistant should be positioned at the front ...of the curb. Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are pointing up. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes This method requires two assistants. Make sure to clear the edge of the wheelchair lifting upward on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that , if possible, the...
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... 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 One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair places one foot on a non-detachable part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the balance point. 3. If necessary...
... 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 One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair places one foot on a non-detachable part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the balance point. 3. If necessary...