Invacare Tracer SX5 Recliner Manual

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
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Tracer®SX5

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A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP
OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST
PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE
MANUAL.
WHEELCHAIR USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING
(1) THE OWNER’S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
AND (2) THE SEATING SYSTEM’S MANUAL (IF APPLICABLE). IF
YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE
TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR
OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE
MAY RESULT.
DEALERS AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS: DO NOT SERVICE OR
OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND
UNDERSTANDING (1) THE OWNER’S OPERATOR AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL, (2) THE SERVICE MANUAL (IF
APPLICABLE) AND (3) THE SEATING SYSTEM’S MANUAL (IF
APPLICABLE). IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT
INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE, INJURY
OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ............................................................... 6
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 9
LABEL LOCATION .......................................................................... 11
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................. 12
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 13
Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants .......................................................................13
Stability - All Models ................................................................................................................................14
Anti-Tippers...............................................................................................................................................14
Operating Information.............................................................................................................................15
Weight Training ........................................................................................................................................16
Weight Limitation.....................................................................................................................................16
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ......................... 17
Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs.............................................................................................................17
Stability and Balance.................................................................................................................................17
Coping With Everyday Obstacles.........................................................................................................18
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ........................................................................................................18
Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward.............................................................................................19
Reaching and Leaning Backwards..........................................................................................................19
Tipping.........................................................................................................................................................19
Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes......................................................................................20
Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes ...............................................................................20
Stairways.....................................................................................................................................................21
Escalators....................................................................................................................................................22
Transferring To and From Other Seats ..............................................................................................22
Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair .......................................................................................................23
Unfolding................................................................................................................................................23
Folding Wheelchair..............................................................................................................................24
Folding Hammock or Sling Seat Models. ........................................................................................25
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING .................... 26
Safety Inspection Checklist.....................................................................................................................26
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................28
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................29
Maintenance Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................29
Suggested Maintenance Procedures ................................................................................................29

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SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS ........................................................ 30
Installing/Removing Front Riggings .......................................................................................................30
Installing..................................................................................................................................................30
Removing ...............................................................................................................................................30
Adjusting Footplate Height.....................................................................................................................31
Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly....................................................................................31
Replacing Heel Loop................................................................................................................................32
SECTION 5—ARMS ......................................................................... 33
Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest.................................................................................................33
Using .......................................................................................................................................................33
Replacing ................................................................................................................................................33
Adjusting Armrest Height.......................................................................................................................34
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK ......................................................... 35
Installing the Back Canes ........................................................................................................................35
Replacing Back Upholstery.....................................................................................................................36
Replacing Seat Upholstery......................................................................................................................36
Adjusting Seat Depth ...............................................................................................................................36
Adjusting the Seat Width........................................................................................................................37
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS ............................................................. 40
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels .........................................................................................................40
Permanent Axles..................................................................................................................................40
Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim............................................................................................................41
Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire..................................................................................................42
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS ......................................................... 43
Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-Inch Front Casters and Forks .....................................................43
Adjusting Forks .........................................................................................................................................44
Replacing Front Casters..........................................................................................................................44
Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube .....................................................................................44
SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS ....................................... 45
Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers ...........................................................................................................45
Installing Anti-Tippers .........................................................................................................................45
Adjusting the Anti-Tippers.................................................................................................................46
Using/Adjusting Disk Wheel Locks ......................................................................................................47
Using Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks...................................................................................47
Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks .....................................................................................48

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SECTION 10—SEAT TO FLOOR ......................................................... 49
Changing Seat-to-Floor Height..............................................................................................................49
Non-Recliner Frame Style..................................................................................................................50
Recliner Frame Style ...........................................................................................................................51
SECTION 11—RECLINER ................................................................. 52
Recliner Operation ..................................................................................................................................52
Replacing the Headrest Pillow...............................................................................................................53
Replacing the Headrest/Back Upholstery ...........................................................................................54
Headrest Upholstery...........................................................................................................................54
Back Upholstery ...................................................................................................................................54
Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar..................................................................................................55
Removing ...............................................................................................................................................55
Installing..................................................................................................................................................55
Removing and Installing Armrest ..........................................................................................................56
Removing Armrest...............................................................................................................................56
Installing Armrest.................................................................................................................................56
Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels ..................................................................................................57
Removing ...............................................................................................................................................57
Installing..................................................................................................................................................57
Using/adjusting the Clamp-On Wheel Locks.....................................................................................58
Using the Clamp-On Wheel Locks..................................................................................................58
Adjusting the Clamp-On Wheel Locks...........................................................................................59
SECTION 12—OPTIONS ................................................................... 60
Installing Amputee Bracket.....................................................................................................................60
Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier ......................................................................................................61
Installing the Seat Positioning Strap......................................................................................................62
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 63

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SPECIAL NOTES
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SPECIAL NOTES
Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the following table for
definitions of the signal words.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
WHEELCHAIR USER
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of
wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the
type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her
healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.
WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS
Wheelchair users should NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in
wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved
any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving
vehicle of any type.
It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into
appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints
made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any
wheelchair transportation systems.
SEAT POSITIONING STRAP
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 safeguard for the wheelchair user. The seat positioning strap is a
positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high
stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST
be replaced immediately.
As regards restraints - seat positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME
dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seating
restraint is required to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the user.
Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall from a wheelchair.
SIGNAL WORD MEANING
DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.

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Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction
with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not
been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.