Invacare Tracer SX5 installation instructions Safety Summary, Installation Warning

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Tracer® SX5 Recliner Conversion Kit

AssemblyandInstallationInstructions

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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 Recliner Conversion Kit, these instructions MUST be followed:

WARNING

DO NOT install or use this equipment without first reading and understanding these instructions and the Owner’s Manual, part number 1110550. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to install this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

AFTER conversion of the wheelchair and BEFORE USE of the recliner, read the GENERAL GUIDELINES and RECLINER sections of the Owner’s Manual, part number 1110550, for recliner operation instructions.

INSTALLATION WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

SX5 Recliners MUST have 8-inch casters installed. If the wheelchair originally had 6-inch casters installed, seat-to-floor height adjustments MUST be made. Seat-to-floor adjustments will also be necessary for certain 8-inch caster mounting positions. Refer to the SEAT-TO-FLOOR section in the Owner’s Manual, part number 1110550, for these adjustments.

SX5 Recliners CANNOT be used with the following options/accessories: one- arm drive, solid folding seat, IV/O2 holder, O2 holder, Model 2218 IV rod, amputee attachments or quick release axles. These options/accessories MUST be removed prior to the conversion of the wheelchair.

SX5 Recliners MUST have properly installed and adjusted wheel locks and

anti-tippers. Refer to INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS

and INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIPPERS in this instruction sheet. Failure to observe this warning can result in serious injury.

Part No. 1110194 Rev A

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Tracer® SX5 Recliner Conversion Kit

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Contents Installation Warning Safety SummaryRemoving the Rear Wheels Removing Existing Wheelchair ComponentsRemoving the Wheel Locks Figure Removing the Flip Back Arms Removing the Back Canes FigureInstalling the Reclining Back Installing the Offset Wheel Brackets Figure Installing the Rear ARM Sockets FigureRight Offset Wheel Bracket Installing the Reclining Back Assembly FigureInstalling the Reclining Back Assembly Installing Bolt-On Wheel Locks Figure INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the Wheel LocksInstalling Clamp-On Wheel Locks Figure Adjusting the Wheel Locks FigureAdjusting the Wheel Locks Converting Arms from FLIP-BACK Style to Removable Style Installing the Spreader BAR Installing the ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling the Headrest and Pillow Figure Using the Recliner