Repositioning Camber Inserts (Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber) - Invacare A4 Owner's Manual

SECTION 5—FRAME
16. Perform one of the following:
A. Toe in/toe out measurement is within ±1/8‐inch ‐ Proceed to step 17.
B. Toe in/toe out measurement is not within ±1/8‐inch ‐
i. Repeat step 1.
ii. Loosen the set screw on the right toe adjustment ring.
iii. Repeat step 3.
iv. Repeat steps 12‐16 until toe in/toe out measurement is within ±1/8 inch.
17. If desired, reposition camber inserts to the desired degree of camber. Refer to Repositioning Camber Inserts (Adjusting Rear
Wheel Camber).

Repositioning Camber Inserts (Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber)

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.9 on page 33.
NOTE: 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 27.
2. Pull one (1) rear wheel with the camber insert out of the axle tube.
3. Remove the rear wheel from the camber insert. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 37.
4. Rotate the camber insert 180°.
5. Reinstall the rear wheel into the camber insert. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 37.
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.
6. Position camber insert to desired position. Make sure there are no more than 3‐inches (12 indexing marks) of the camber
inserts outside of axle tube.
7. Slide the indexing ring on the camber insert until it is flush with the camber clamp.
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.
DO NOT close the quick-release levers or tighten the socket screws or hex screws without cam-
ber inserts in the axle tube. Damage to the axle tube will occur.
8. Close the camber clamp. Refer to Opening/Closing Camber Clamps on page 27.
9. Repeat STEPS 1‐8 for opposite side of wheelchair.
NOTE: Before using the wheelchair, make sure both camber inserts are set to the same indexing mark. This will make sure the distance
between the rear wheel and the wheelchair is the same on both sides.
10. Wheelchairs equipped with 0°/9°, 0°/12°, 3°/9°, 6°/9°, 3°/12° or 6°/12° camber inserts ‐ Adjust the toe in/toe out of the
wheelchair. Refer to Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out on page 28.
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