Invacare Tracer SX5 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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 ARMREST (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
DO NOT operate or replace flip-back armrest when wheelchair is folded - otherwise
injury or damage may result.
Ensure armrest is securely locked into arm socket and armrest release button locks
into place BEFORE using.
USING
1. Press in armrest release button located on
armrest front tube.
2. Rotate front of armrest UP and OUT of arm
socket.
NOTE: Armrest can rotate back approximately 90°.
3. To prepare armrest for use, rotate armrest
downward, making sure front tube of armrest
inserts into arm socket.
5. Push armrest down until release button snaps
into arm socket.
4. Ensure armrest is securely locked into arm
socket and armrest release button locks into
place BEFORE using.
REPLACING
1. Perform STEPS 1-2 above to flip the armrest back.
2. Remove hex screw, spacer and locknut securing the EXISTING armrest and insert to the wheel-
chair frame.
3. Remove the EXISTING armrest from frame.
4. Inspect rear tube of NEW armrest to ensure insert is properly installed with mounting holes aligned.
5. If not properly aligned, rotate the insert using a flat screwdriver to align the mounting holes.
6. Insert the hex screw through the armrest mounting bracket, spacer and armrest rear tube with
insert, as shown in FIGURE 1.
NOTE: Ensure the spacer sits flush against the armrest.
7. Install nut onto hex head screw. Torque to 20-30 in./lbs.
8. Rotate armrest DOWN and into the arm socket.
9. Ensure armrest is securely locked into arm socket and armrest release button locks into place
BEFORE using.
Arm Socket
Armrest Release
Button
(Front or Back of
the Armrest Front
Tube)
Armrest
Front Tube
Armrest
Rear Tube
Armrest Rear
Tube
FIGURE 1 - USING OR REPLACING
FLIP-BACK ARMREST
Spacer
Nut
Armrest Mounting Bracket
Hex Screw
INSIDE
OF
CHAIR