Invacare SX5 manual

DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual Tracer SX5 Tracer SX5 Recliner R R[...]

Tracer® SX5 2 Part No. 1110550 WARNING WARN IN G WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAG[...]

Part No. 1110550 3 Tracer® SX5 CONTENTS CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 5 LABEL LOCATIONS ........................................................................... 6 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................[...]

Tracer® SX5 4 Part No. 1110550 CONTENTS CONTENTS SECTION 8 - ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS ...................................... 40 INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS .............................................................................. 40 WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT ...............................................................................[...]

Part No. 1110550 5 Tracer® SX5 SPECIAL NOTES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to sup[...]

Tracer® SX5 6 Part No. 1110550 IMPOR T ANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been pre-set at the factory to comply with the V eterans Administration functional S tandard 8320.01 of the Federal Register , paragraph 3.2.4.5.3. If these wheel locks do not meet your needs, follow instructions below. ! CAUTION Any wheel lock adjustments sh[...]

Part No. 1110550 7 Tracer® SX5 TRACER SX5 RECLINER TRACER SX5 Overall Width: 22-1/2, 24-1/2, 26-1/2, 28-1/2, or 30-1/2-inches Overall Depth: 34-inches 30-1/4-inches (Without Front Riggings) Seat Width: 14, 16, 18, 20 or 22-inches Seat Depth: 16 and 18-inches SEAT-TO-FLOOR** (With 24-inch Wheels) Adult: 19-1/2-inches Hemi: N/A 17-1/2-inches Back He[...]

Tracer® SX5 8 Part No. 1110550 SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES Section 1 - General Guidelines includes the following: Information for healthcare Professionals/Assistants Stability - All Models Stability - Recliner Option ONLY Operating Information Weight Training Weight Limitation Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs INFORMATION FOR HEAL[...]

Part No. 1110550 9 Tracer® SX5 STABILITY - ALL MODELS WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of an anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the seven (7) may cause the wheelchair to decr[...]

Tracer® SX5 10 Part No. 1110550 STABILITY - RECLINER MODELS ONLY WARNING ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable in the full reclined (back at 180°) position and the full upright (back at 90°) position BEFORE using the recliner option. Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining [...]

Part No. 1110550 11 Tracer® SX5 WARNING (CONTINUED) DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless the wheelchair is fully open. DO NOT TRAVERSE, CLIMB or GO DOWN ramps or slopes greater than 9°. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT attempt to ride over[...]

Tracer® SX5 12 Part No. 1110550 TIRE PRESSURE WARNING DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these instructions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the tire. Replacement of a pneumatic ti[...]

Part No. 1110550 13 Tracer® SX5 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Safety and Handling of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and tech- niques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. It is important to practice and[...]

Tracer® SX5 14 Part No. 1110550 WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Always verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secure PRIOR to use when an assistant is used to pro[...]

Part No. 1110550 15 Tracer® SX5 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward. WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees. Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks. Reaching, Leaning - Back[...]

Tracer® SX5 16 Part No. 1110550 TIPPING - CURBS: METHOD 1 - WHEELCHAIR WITH STEP TUBES: Place foot on the step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Apply a continu- ous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distributio[...]

Part No. 1110550 17 Tracer® SX5 STAIRWAYS WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat/chest positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT/ CHEST POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the Seat/Chest Positioning Strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the Seat/Chest Positioning Strap as an additional safeguard for the wh[...]

Tracer® SX5 18 Part No. 1110550 UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury. DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat frame rails are fully seated into the side frame H-blocks. Unfolding. 1. Open the wheelchair by grasping the back cane of the whee[...]

Part No. 1110550 19 Tracer® SX5 Folding. 1. TRACER SX5 RECLINERS ONLY - Perform the following steps: A. Push in detent pin on one side of spreader bar. B. While holding the spreader bar, pull out handle until the release pin is out of the handle of the back cane. C. Drop the spreader bar to one side. 2. Swing footrest/legrest and calfpads (if equi[...]

Tracer® SX5 20 Part No. 1110550 SECTION 2 SAFETY INSPECTION SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Every six (6) months or as necessary, take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth opera- tion of your wheelchair. To operate properly and s[...]

Part No. 1110550 21 Tracer® SX5 TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attachment hardware is tightened securely - otherwise, [...]

Tracer® SX5 22 Part No. 1110550 SECTION 2 CAUTION As with any vehicle, the rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodi- cally for cracks and wear, and should be replaced i f damaged. 5. The rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced by a qualified technician if damaged. 6.[...]

Part No. 1110550 23 Tracer® SX5 FRONT RIGGINGS FRONT RIGGINGS Section 3 - Front Riggings includes the following: Installing/Removing the Footrest Footrest Height Adjustment Heel Loop Replacement Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation Adjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sur[...]

Tracer® SX5 24 Part No. 1110550 HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 3) 1. Pull the cam lock lever to UP (UN- LOCKED) position. 2. Push IN the release buttons and re- move the lower footrest assembly. 3. Remove the mounting screw, spacer and locknut that secure the heel loop to the footrest. 4. Remove EXISTING heel loop from slide tube. 5. Install NEW he[...]

Part No. 1110550 25 Tracer® SX5 RAISING/LOWERING THE ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 4) 1. To raise the elevating legrest, the assistant or user should grab hold of the support tube and raise elevating legrests until the desired height is obtained. 2. To lower the elevating legrest, perform the following: A. Support user leg with one (1) hand. [...]

Tracer® SX5 26 Part No. 1110550 SECTION 4 ARMS ARMS Section 4 - Arms includes the following: Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest Adjusting Armrest Height WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach- ing hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur. USING OR REPLACING FLIP-BACK ARM[...]

Part No. 1110550 27 Tracer® SX5 FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT Unlocked (Horizontal) Height Adjustment Lever Locked (Vertical) ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT (FIGURE 2) WARNING Make sure the armrest is securely locked BEFORE using the wheelchair. 1. Unlock the armrest by flipping the height adjustment lever on the top front of the armrest base to t[...]

Tracer® SX5 28 Part No. 1110550 SEAT AND BACK SECTION 5 SEAT AND BACK Section 5 - Seat and Back includes the following: Installing the Back Canes Replacing Back Upholstery Replacing Seat Upholstery Adjusting Seat Depth Adjusting Seat Width WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightene[...]

Part No. 1110550 29 Tracer® SX5 REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 2) 1. Remove the eight (8) phillips screws and washers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes. 2. Remove existing back upholstery from the back canes. 3. Securely tighten the new back upholstery to the back canes with the phillips screws and washers. FIGURE 2 - R[...]

Tracer® SX5 30 Part No. 1110550 SEAT AND BACK SECTION 5 SEAT AND BACK Seat Extension Spacer Phillips Screws Seat Upholstery Plug Button Seat Extension Tube Crossbrace FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH (FIGURE 4) WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of an anti-tipper mo[...]

Part No. 1110550 31 Tracer® SX5 ADJUSTING THE SEAT WIDTH (FIGURE 5) NOTE: When adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair, the back and seat upholstery MUST be changed. If applicable, the headrest pillow and headrest upholstery MUST be changed as well. 1. Remove the existing back and seat upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to RE- PLACING BACK U[...]

Tracer® SX5 32 Part No. 1110550 SECTION 5 SEAT AND BACK SEAT AND BACK FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING THE SEAT WIDTH Crossbrace Saddle Washer Wheelchair Frame Crossbrace Saddle (STEPS 3,8) Crossbrace (STEPS 4,5) Button Screw (STEPS 3,8) Crossbrace Saddle (STEPS 3,8) Locknut (STEPS 3,8) Pivot Link (STEPS 2,7) Locknut (STEPS 2,7) Locknut (STEPS 2,7) Button Scr[...]

Part No. 1110550 33 Tracer® SX5 Section 6 - Rear Wheels includes the following: Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwis[...]

Tracer® SX5 34 Part No. 1110550 REAR WHEELS SECTION 6 REAR WHEELS QUICK-RELEASE AXLES (FIGURE 2) NOTE: Quick-release axles are available on Non-Recliner wheelchairs ONLY. NOTE: If replacing the same size rear wheel, note the mounting position on the wheelchair frame for proper reinstallation of the NEW rear wheel. 1. Push in the detent pin of the [...]

Part No. 1110550 35 Tracer® SX5 ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE AXLE (FIGURE 3) NOTE: Quick-release axles are available on Non-Recliner wheelchairs ONLY. 1. Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOV- ING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in this section of the manual. 2. Depress detent pin in the quick-release axle and slid[...]

Tracer® SX5 36 Part No. 1110550 SECTION 6 REAR WHEELS REAR WHEELS REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM (FIGURE 4) 1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. For non-recliner models, refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in this section of the manual. For Tracer SX5 Recliner, refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in SECTION 10 of this manu[...]

Part No. 1110550 37 Tracer® SX5 Section 7 - Front Casters includes the following: Installing/Replacing Fork Assemblies Adjusting Forks Replacing Front Casters Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damag[...]

Tracer® SX5 38 Part No. 1110550 1. Remove the dust cover. 2. Remove the locknut and nylon washer that secures the fork to the caster headtube. 3. Drop the front caster and fork out of the caster headtube. NOTE: If caster replacement is desired, refer to REPLACING FRONT CASTERS in this section of the manual. 4. Slide in the new fork assembly. 5. Re[...]

Part No. 1110550 39 Tracer® SX5 REPLACING FRONT CASTERS (FIGURE 2) WARNING If converting from six-inch casters to eight-inch casters or vice versa, the fork assemblies MUST be replaced. Refer to INSTALLING/REPLACING FORK ASSEMBLIES in this section of the manual. In addition, there are SEAT-TO-FLOOR height adjustments that must be made. A qualified[...]

Tracer® SX5 40 Part No. 1110550 Section 8 - Anti-tippers/Wheel Locks includes the following: Installing/Adjusting the Anti-Tippers Wheel Lock Adjustment WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach- ing hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur. INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPP[...]

Part No. 1110550 41 Tracer® SX5 FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIPPERS Anti-Tipper Release Buttons Rear Frame Tubing Anti-Tipper Wheels 1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS Release Buttons SECTION 8 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS 1. Depress the release buttons and insert the anti-tippers with the anti-[...]

Tracer® SX5 42 Part No. 1110550 WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT(FIGURE 4) WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. NOTE: If wheels are pneumatic, before adjusting the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended psi on the side wall of tire. 1. Ensure the wheel lock [...]

Part No. 1110550 43 Tracer® SX5 SECTION 9 SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT Section 9 - Seat-to-Floor Height includes the following: Changing Seat-To-Floor Height CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (FIGURES 1 AND 2) WARNING The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of an anti-tipper model, as well[...]

Tracer® SX5 44 Part No. 1110550 SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT SECTION 9 SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT NON-RECLINER FRAME STYLE 6 OR 8-INCH FORK MOUNTING POSITIONS TOP MIDDLE BOTTOM REAR WHEEL MOUNTING POSITIONS - ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE TOP BOTTOM FIGURE 1 - CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT - NON-RECLINER FRAME STYLE *6-INCH FRONT CASTERS SEAT-TO-FLOOR FRONT CASTER REA[...]

Part No. 1110550 45 Tracer® SX5 WARNING TRACER SX5 RECLINER ONLY: Mount the rear wheels in the Rear Wheel Offset Bracket ONLY. NEVER reposition the rear wheels to the forward position, stability of the wheelchair will decrease, and injury or damage may result. 8x1-3/4-inch semi-pneumatic front casters MUST be installed. DO NOT replace with any oth[...]

Tracer® SX5 46 Part No. 1110550 Section 10 - Recliner includes the following: Recliner Operation Replacing the Headrest Pillow Replacing Headrest/Back Upholstery Storing/Replacing the Spreader Bar Removing/Installing Armrest Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach- i[...]

Part No. 1110550 47 Tracer® SX5 FIGURE 1 - RECLINER OPERATION WARNING (CONTINUED) Assistants MUST be prepared to support the weight of the occupant when reclining, or returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the full upright position. Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use your legs) or seek assistance if necessary to avoid injury. ALWAYS [...]

Tracer® SX5 48 Part No. 1110550 REPLACING THE HEADREST PILLOW (FIGURE 2) 1. Unfasten straps of headrest pillow from behind headrest upholstery. 2. Remove existing headrest pillow from headrest. 3. Center new/existing headrest pillow onto the front of the headrest upholstery. 4. Pull straps of new/existing headrest pillow around the back canes. 5. [...]

Part No. 1110550 49 Tracer® SX5 SECTION 10 RECLINER RECLINER REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SPREADER BAR (FIGURE 4) WARNING Make sure both release buttons of the spreader bar fully protrude out through the holes in the handle BEFORE using the wheelchair. REMOVING 1. Push in release button on one side of existing spreader bar. 2. While holding spreader ba[...]

Tracer® SX5 50 Part No. 1110550 REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 6) WARNING If changing the size of the rear wheel or a change in the SEAT-TO- FLOOR HEIGHT is desired, this procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician. Ensure both rear wheels are the same size before using. TRACER SX5 RECLINER ONLY: Mount the rear wheels in the[...]

Part No. 1110550 51 Tracer® SX5 Section 11 - Options includes the following: Installing the Amputee Bracket Installing the Crutch and Cane Carrier Installing the Seat Positioning Strap Installing the Telescoping I.V. Rod NOTE: The procedures in this section of the manual refer to NON-RECLINER wheelchairs, EXCEPT INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STR[...]

Tracer® SX5 52 Part No. 1110550 INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STRAP (FIGURE 2) WARNING ALWAYS wear your SEAT POSITIONING STRAP. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP as an additional safegu[...]

Part No. 1110550 53 Tracer® SX5 SECTION 11 OPTIONS OPTIONS INSTALLING THE CRUTCH AND CANE CARRIER (FIGURE 3) WARNING Check base weekly to secure proper placement. Strap must be securely fastened while carrying items. Never insert or remove items while wheelchair is moving. 1. Slide the clamp with the base attached over the end of the step tube of [...]

Tracer® SX5 54 Part No. 1110550 OPTIONS SECTION 11 OPTIONS INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. ROD (FIGURE 4) NOTE: Flip-back style arms will not flip back when used on the same side of the wheelchair as the telescoping I.V. rod. WARNING The telescoping I.V. rod/O 2 holder MUST be checked weekly to ensure it is tightly secured to the wheelchair frame.[...]

Part No. 1110550 55 Tracer® SX5 SECTION 11 OPTIONS OPTIONS FIGURE 4 - INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. ROD ON NON- TRANSPORT WHEELCHAIRS ONLY Lug Screw (STEP 3) I.V. Rod Support Tube I.V. Rod Mounting Bracket (STEP 2) I.V. Rod Locknut (STEP 3) Spacer (STEP 3) Step Tube Phillips Screw Upper Attachment Adjustment Knob Back Upholstery MOUNTING THE I.V[...]

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