Adjusting Wheelbase Width - Invacare A-4 User Manual

7.13 Adjusting Wheelbase Width

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Perform this procedure on one side of the wheelchair at a time for ease of adjustment.
1. Open the camber clamp. Refer to Opening/Closing Camber Clamps on page 46.
WARNING
NEVER position the camber inserts in the axle tube with more than 3 inches (12 indexing marks showing) of the camber
insert outside of the axle tube. Otherwise, the camber inserts will not be securely tightened in the axle tube resulting in
possible injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
2. Position the camber insert to the desired position. Make sure there are no more than 3 inches (12 indexing marks showing) of the camber inserts
outside of the axle tube.
3. Slide the indexing ring on the camber insert until it is flush with the camber clamp.
 Before using the wheelchair, make sure both camber inserts are set at the same indexing mark. This will make sure the
distance between the rear wheel and the wheelchair is the same on both sides.
WARNING
Quick-Release Levers - Make sure the quick-release levers are in the closed position before using the wheelchair, otherwise
personal injury or damage to the wheelchair may occur.
Standard and Suspension Camber Clamps - Make sure the hex screws are securely tightened before using the wheelchair,
otherwise personal injury or damage to the wheelchair may occur.
CAUTION
DO NOT close the quick-release levers or tighten the socket screws or hex screws without camber inserts in the axle
tube. Damage to the axle tube will occur.
4. Close the camber clamp.Refer to Opening/Closing Camber Clamps on page 46.
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7 FRAME
Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair