Description
The Invacare Tracer SX5 Recliner adds a full reclining back to the SX5 frame for users who need position changes during the day. Its dynamic recline range runs from 90 to 180 degrees, so caregivers can relieve pressure and adjust posture without moving the user to a bed.
- Dynamic recline range from 90 to 180 degrees
- Headrest extension with cushioned head immobilizer
- Carbon steel frame shared with the Tracer SX5 line
- Desk-length arms at a fixed height for table access
- Rear anti-tippers and push-to-lock wheel locks
Reclining wheelchairs serve users who cannot shift their own weight often enough to protect skin and posture. This recliner opens flat to 180 degrees, which supports rest, pressure relief and easier transfers with a lift. The padded headrest extension keeps the head supported when the back is down, and the upholstery is built on the same reinforced liner as the standard SX5. At 53 lb it is heavier than the upright chair, a fair trade for the recline mechanism and taller back. Both configurations stocked here are fixed-height desk-arm models in 16 and 18 in seat widths.
Features and Benefits
Recline and Positioning
Position change is the clinical reason to choose a reclining chair over a standard frame.
- Recline from 90 to 180 degrees covers upright sitting through flat rest
- Headrest extension supports the head in full recline
- Tall 23 in back, 34 in with headrest, supports the trunk and head
Frame and Safety
A reclining chair shifts its center of gravity as it opens, so its stability hardware matters.
- Rear anti-tippers guard against backward tipping in recline
- Carbon steel frame with 14-gauge crossbraces
- Push-to-lock wheel locks hold position during transfers
Product Specifications
- Model family: IVC Tracer SX5 Recliner
- Recline range: 90 to 180 degrees
- Seat widths: 16 and 18 in by configuration
- Seat depth: 16 in
- Back height: 23 in, 34 in with headrest
- Weight capacity: 250 lb
- Chair weight: 53 lb
- HCPCS: K0003, K0006 and E1226
- Packaging: Sold as EA/1 (each), exactly as packaged by Invacare.
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Why Choose the Invacare Tracer SX5 Recliner?
Many recliners stop well short of flat, which limits pressure relief and rest. This model reaches a true 180 degrees on a frame whose parts and riggings are shared with the high-volume SX5 line.
- Full flat recline – the 180 degree range supports real rest and pressure redistribution, so caregivers can manage skin risk in the chair, which reduces transfers to bed
- Shared SX5 platform – riggings, locks and upholstery follow the standard SX5 pattern, so replacement parts stay easy to source, which keeps the chair in service longer
- Headrest included – the cushioned head immobilizer comes with the chair rather than as an add-on, so the user is supported on day one, which matters most in full recline
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How far does the back recline?
The back reclines dynamically from 90 degrees upright to 180 degrees flat, so the user can sit, rest or lie back for pressure relief in one chair.
What sizes are stocked?
Two stock configurations are listed, a 16 x 16 in and an 18 x 16 in seat, both with fixed-height desk arms. Each option carries its own Invacare SKU.
How much weight does it hold?
The recliner is rated for users up to 250 lb, matching the 16 and 18 in Tracer SX5 frames it is built on.
Does it include a headrest?
Yes. A headrest extension with a cushioned head immobilizer is part of the recliner, raising the supported back height to 34 in.
How heavy is the recliner?
It weighs 53 lb, more than the 33.75 lb upright SX5, because of the recline mechanism and taller back.
