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  • Page 1

    Part No. 1110194 Rev A 1 Tracer® SX5 Recliner Conversion Kit Tracer® SX5 Recliner Conversion Kit Assembly and Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. In case of shipping damage, DO NOT use. contact Carrier/Dealer for further instruction. SAFETY SUMMARY To ensure the safe installation of the Rec[...]

  • Page 2

    Tracer® SX5 Recliner Conversion Kit 2 Part No. 1110194 Rev A REMOVING EXISTING WHEELCHAIR COMPONENTS To convert the wheelchair to a recliner, the following components MUST be removed: Rear Wheels Arms Back Canes Back Upholstery Wheel Locks Fork/Caster Assemblies - if wheelchair is 14 to 18-inches wide. REMOVING THE REAR WHEELS Refer to REMOVING/IN[...]

  • Page 3

    Part No. 1110194 Rev A 3 Tracer® SX5 Recliner Conversion Kit Back Cane Wheelchair Frame Locknut FIGURE 1 - REMOVING THE BACK CANES Hex Screw OUTSIDE OF WHEELCHAIR INSIDE OF WHEELCHAIR REMOVING THE WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 2) 1 . Ensure the wheel lock is in the open (unlocked) position. 2 . Remove the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock assembly[...]

  • Page 4

    Tracer® SX5 Recliner Conversion Kit 4 Part No. 1110194 Rev A INSTALLING THE RECLINING BACK 1 . Remove the components listed in REMOVING EXISTING WHEELCHAIR COMPONENTS in this instruction sheet. 2 . Perform the following to complete installation of the reclining back: Install the Rear Arm Sockets Install the Offset Wheel Brackets Install the Reclin[...]

  • Page 5

    Part No. 1110194 Rev A 5 Tracer® SX5 Recliner Conversion Kit OUTSIDE OF WHEELCHAIR FRAME DETAIL A - ARM SOCKET FIGURE 4 - INSTALLING THE REAR ARM SOCKET Hole Locknut Arm Socket Armrest Mounting Bracket Wheelchair Frame REAR OF WHEELCHAIR INSTALLING THE OFFSET WHEEL BRACKETS (FIGURE 5) NOTE: Stand behind the wheelchair to determine right and [...]

  • Page 6

    Tracer® SX5 Recliner Conversion Kit 6 Part No. 1110194 Rev A INSTALLING THE RECLINING BACK ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 6) NOTE: This procedure requires two (2) people. One (1) person is needed to support the reclining back assembly during the procedure. NOTE: Stand behind the wheelchair to determine right and left sides. NOTE: Ensure the reclining mechanism [...]

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    Part No. 1110194 Rev A 7 Tracer® SX5 Recliner Conversion Kit INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in the Owners Manual, part number 1110550. INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE FORK/CASTER ASSEMBLIES WARNING SX5 Recliners MUST have 8-inch casters installed. If the wheelchair originally had 6-inch casters installed, seat-[...]

  • Page 8

    Tracer® SX5 Recliner Conversion Kit 8 Part No. 1110194 Rev A Installing the Wheel Lock Shoe Extension (FIGURE 8). 1 . If necessary, disengage the wheel lock. 2 . Loosen the two (2) set screws in the wheel lock shoe extension. 3 . Insert the wheel lock shoe into the slot in the wheel lock shoe extension. NOTE: Ensure the pointed end of the wheel lo[...]

  • Page 9

    Part No. 1110194 Rev A 9 Tracer® SX5 Recliner Conversion Kit ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 10) NOTE: If wheels are pneumatic, before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended psi on the side wall of tire. The recommended tire pressure is located on the side wall of the tire. 1 . Dis[...]

  • Page 10

    Tracer® SX5 Recliner Conversion Kit 10 Part No. 1110194 Rev A CONVERTING ARMS FROM FLIP-BACK STYLE TO REMOVABLE STYLE (FIGURE 11) 1 . Remove the insert from the bottom of the rear arm tube. 2 . Align the spring buttons with the spring button holes in the rear arm tube. 3 . Install spring button assembly into rear arm tube until both spring buttons[...]

  • Page 11

    Part No. 1110194 Rev A 11 Tracer® SX5 Recliner Conversion Kit Rear Arm Tube Release Lever OUTSIDE OF THE WHEELCHAIR Spring Button Assembly Plug Button NOTE: Insert not shown for clarity. Spring Button Holes Spring Buttons REAR OF WHEELCHAIR FIGURE 11 - CONVERTING ARMS FROM FLIP-BACK STYLE TO REMOVABLE STYLE DETAIL D - ASSEMBLED ARM Lower Spr[...]

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    Invacare Corporation www.invacare.com USA One Invacare Way Invacare is a registered trademark of Elyria, Ohio USA Invacare Corporation. 44036-2125 Yes, you can. is a trademark of 800-333-6900 Invacare Corporation. © 2002 Invacare Corporation Part No. 1110194 Rev A - 11/02 USING THE RECLINER WARNING AFTER conversion of the wheelchair and BEFORE USE[...]