Invacare Tracer SX5 Recliner 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
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Tracer® SX5 2Part No. 1110550
WARNING
WARNING
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 DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Part No. 1110550 3Tracer® SX5
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL NOTES................................................................................ 5
LABEL LOCATIONS ........................................................................... 6
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 7
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES .................................................. 8
INFORMATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS ...................................... 8
STABILITY - ALL MODELS ....................................................................................................................... 9
STABILITY - NON-RECLINER MODELS ONLY ................................................................................ 9
STABILITY - RECLINER MODELS ONLY .......................................................................................... 10
OPERATING INFORMATION.............................................................................................................. 10
TIRE PRESSURE ......................................................................................................................................... 12
WEIGHT TRAINING ............................................................................................................................... 12
WEIGHT LIMITATION ........................................................................................................................... 12
SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ........................................................................................ 13
SECTION 2 - SAFETY INSPECTION .................................................. 20
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST .................................................................................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................ 21
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................... 21
SECTION 3 - FRONT RIGGINGS ....................................................... 23
INSTALLING/REMO ING THE FOOTREST .................................................................................... 23
FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................. 24
HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................ 24
RAISING/LOWERING THE ELE ATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY ................................................. 25
SECTION 4 - ARMS ......................................................................... 26
USING OR REPLACING FLIP-BACK ARMREST ............................................................................. 26
ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT ......................................................................................................... 27
SECTION 5 - SEAT AND BACK ........................................................ 28
INSTALLING THE BACK CANES .......................................................................................................28
REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY ..................................................................................................... 29
REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY .......................................................................................................29
ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH .................................................................................................................... 30
ADJUSTING THE SEAT WIDTH ......................................................................................................... 31
SECTION 6 - REAR HEELS ............................................................ 33
REMO ING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS ............................................................................. 33
ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE AXLE ...................................................................................... 35
REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM ............................................................................................ 36
REPLACING/REPAIRING REAR WHEEL TIRE/TUBE .................................................................... 36
SECTION 7 - FRONT CASTERS ........................................................ 37
INSTALLING/REPLACING FORK ASSEMBLIES ............................................................................... 37
ADJUSTING FORKS ................................................................................................................................ 38
REPLACING FRONT CASTERS ........................................................................................................... 39
REPLACING/REPAIRING FRONT CASTER TIRE/TUBE ............................................................... 39

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
SECTION 8 - ANTI-TIPPERS/ HEEL LOCKS ...................................... 40
INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS .............................................................................. 40
WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................. 42
SECTION 9 - SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT............................................. 43
CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ......................................................................................... 43
SECTION 10 - RECLINER ................................................................. 46
RECLINER OPERATION ........................................................................................................................ 46
REPLACING THE HEADREST PILLOW ............................................................................................ 48
REPLACING THE HEADREST/BACK UPHOLSTERY .................................................................... 48
REMO ING/INSTALLING THE SPREADER BAR ........................................................................... 49
REMO ING AND INSTALLING ARMREST ..................................................................................... 49
REMO ING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS ............................................................................. 50
SECTION 11 - OPTIONS .................................................................. 51
INSTALLING THE AMPUTEE BRACKET .......................................................................................... 51
INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STRAP ............................................................................ 52
INSTALLING THE CRUTCH AND CANE CARRIER .................................................................... 53
INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I. . ROD ................................................................................... 54
LIMITED ARRANTY ..................................................................... 56

Part No. 1110550 5Tracer® SX5
SPECIAL NOTES
WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or
unsafe practices which could result in personal in ury 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 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
Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in ve-
hicles 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.
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE
OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING RE-
STRAINT 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.
SPECIAL NOTES
SPECIAL NOTES

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been
pre-set at the factory to comply with the
Veterans Administration functional Standard
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 should embed
wheel lock shoe at least 1/8" into tire when
locked (3/16" on pneumatic tires)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL
LOCK ADJUSTMENTS
1 Loosen wheel lock mounting fastener,
which runs through mounting bracket and
frame
2 Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheel
lock shoe is embedded into tire material at
least 1/8" when handle is engaged to the
lock position (3/16" for pneumatic tires)
3 Tighten mounting fastener to secure
mounting bracket in desired location and
recheck lock shoe embedding
4 Inspect for correct locking action BEFORE
actual use
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LABEL LOCATIONS
LABEL LOCATIONS
LABEL LOCATIONS
WARNING
DETENT BALLS MUST BE SECURE-
LY SEATED IN RECESSED AREAS
OF AXLE BUSHINGS. ENSURE
THAT PLUNGER PIN IN HEAD END
OF AXLE IS FULLY RELEASED.
EEP DETENT BALLS CLEAN.
1001948
MODELS WITH
QUICK-RELEASE
AXLES ONLY
Refer to Owner's Manual
for proper anti-tipper
setting.
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WARNING
Crossmember
Lower Frame
Tube
14 TO 18-INCH
WIDE
WHEELCHAIRS
(ONLY)
20 TO 22-INCH
WIDE
WHEELCHAIRS
(ONLY)
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT
THE ANTI-TIP TUBES
INSTALLED.
REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144
RECLINER MODELS ONLY
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT
THE ANTI-TIP TUBES
INSTALLED.
REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144

Part No. 1110550 7Tracer® SX5
TRACER SX5 RECLINER TRACER SX5
Overall Widt : 22-1/2, 24-1/2, 26-1/2, 28-1/2, or 30-1/2-inches
Overall Dept : 34-inches 30-1/4-inches
(Without Front Riggings)
Seat Widt : 14, 16, 18, 20 or 22-inches
Seat Dept : 16 and 18-inches
SEAT-TO-FLOOR**
(With 24-inch Wheels)
Adult: 19-1/2-inches
Hemi: /A 17-1/2-inches
Back Heig t: 23-inches (34-inches with headrest) 16 or 18-inches
Arm Styles: Fixed or Adjustable Height Fixed or Adjustable Height
Desk or Full Length Desk or Full Length
Removable Flip Back
Front Riggings: Swingaway Footrests and Elevating Legrests
Rear Axle: Permanent Permanent* and Quick-Release
Rear W eels: 20, 22 and 24*-inch Composite*
Urethane*, Pneumatic or Pneumatic-Flat Free Insert
Handrims: Composite*, Chrome Plated Steel, Black Painted Aluminum
W eel Locks: High Mount, Push or Pull to Lock
Caster Size: 8x1-1/4-inch Urethane*, 6 x 1-inch Urethane,
8x1-1/4-inch Pneumatic or 8x1-inch Urethane,
Pneumatic-Flat Free Insert 8x1-inch Solid Rubber* and
8x1-3/4-inch Semi Pneumatic 8x1-1/4-inch Pneumatic or
(standard on 20 and 22-inch width Pneumatic-Flat Free Insert,
chairs.) 8x1-3/4-inch Semi Pneumatic
(standard on 20 and 22-inch width
chairs.)
Up olstery: Vinyl Black ylon
Frame Colors: Chrome Chrome
Weig t***: 51 pounds 33-3/4 pounds
S ipping Weig t***
(approx.): 61 pounds 43-1/2 pounds
SPECIFICATIONS
* NOTE: These options are standard for this model.
** NOTE: The seat-to-floor heights are based on urethane tires. If wheelchair is equipped with
pneumatic (properl inflated) or solid rubber tires, add 1/4-inch to the measurements listed above.
These heights can var +/- 1/4-inch due to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances.
***NOTE: Weights based on 18 x 16-inch wheelchair without front riggings. Weights will var
depending on how wheelchair is equipped.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Section 1 - General Guidelines includes the following:
Information for healthcare Professionals/Assistants
Stability - All Models
Stability - Recliner ption NLY
perating Information
Weight Training
Weight Limitation
Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs
INFORMATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/
ASSISTANTS
WARNING
TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS:
The Tracer SX Recliner wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare
professional or assistant when in ANY reclined position.
Make sure the patient is properly positioned in the wheelchair before
reclining or inclining (reverse recline) to maintain maximum stability and
safety.
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 in ury.
ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse
recline) the wheelchair.
Make sure occupant's and bystanders' hands and body are clear of all
pinch points before reclining back. Use caution, otherwise in ury may
occur.

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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 decrease in
stability. These ad ustments MUST be performed by a qualified techni-
cian.
Seat Depth Caster Size Caster Position Wheel Size Wheel Position Anti-Tippers User Condition
Seat Dept üüüüN/A ü
Caster Size N/A  üüüüü
Caster Position N/A üüüüü
W eel Size N/A üü üüü
W eel Position N/A üüü üü
User Condition üüüüüü 
NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the
procedure that is checked (ü) to maintain the proper stabilit , safet and handling of the
wheelchair.
Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size,
rear wheel position, front caster size and front caster position. These
ad ustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor heights. Refer to the
chart in INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS in SECTION 8 of
this manual for correct usage and ad ustment. If these requirements cannot
be achieved, do not use the wheelchair. Contact a qualified technician.
If changing the seat-to-floor height the correct anti-tippers MUST be
ordered to maintain a 1-1/2 to 2-inch ground clearance.
Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged. Ensure that the release button of
the anti-tipper fully protrudes out of the hole on the bottom of the wheel-
chair frame.
Ensure both anti-tippers are ad usted to the same height.
SECTION 1
GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL GUIDELINES
STABILITY - NON-RECLINER MODELS ONLY
WARNING
Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers
are an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the anti-
tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an
additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

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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 (reverse
recline) the wheelchair.
Make sure detent pin of the spreader bar is completely extended through
the hole in the handle BEFORE using the wheelchair.
Make sure both back canes are at the same angle BEFORE releasing the
handles of the recline mechanisms.
Mount the rear wheels in the Rear Wheel Offset Bracket ONLY. NEVER
reposition the rear wheels to the forward position, the stability of the
wheelchair will decrease.
Before using the recliner option, the anti-tippers MUST be installed and
properly ad usted. Refer to INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIP-
PERS in SECTION 8 of this manual.
Always return the back to the upright (back at 90°) position before lifting
the wheelchair.
OPERATING INFORMATION
WARNING
All service and ad ustments should be performed while the wheelchair is
unoccupied.
After ANY ad ustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise in ury or damage
may result.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending,
reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the pres-
ence of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active use
of the wheelchair.
ALWAYS wear your Seat Positioning Strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT PO-
SITIONING 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.
ALWAYS verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secure prior to use
when an assistant is used to propel the chair.
SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL GUIDELINES