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Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual
Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual
A-4
™
(Adjustable Seat Angle)
DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN
TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR.
USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR,
READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

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  • Page 1 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual ™ (Adjustable Seat Angle) DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
  • Page 2 READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ADJUSTING TOE IN/TOE OUT ......................32 ADJUSTING THE AXLE TUBE ......................34 REPOSITIONING CAMBER INSERTS (ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER) ..... 36 ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH (ADJUSTING CENTER OF GRAVITY) ......38 ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH ....................39 REPLACING AXLE TUBE ........................40 Part No. 1110545 A-4™...
  • Page 4 ADJUSTING THE T-ARMS ........................62 ADJUSTING T-ARM TRANSFER ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS ........65 REPLACING THE T-ARM LOCKING LEVER ................... 66 INSTALLING THE HALF ARM SOCKET ................... 67 ADJUSTING HALF ARM HEIGHT ....................... 67 LIMITED WARRANTY ..............68 A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 5: Special Notes

    SPECIAL NOTES NOTICE Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 6: Label Locations

    DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT for proper anti-tipper THE ANTI-TIP TUBES INSTALLED. REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144 setting. 1085379 Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter WARNING of the axle bushing for a positive lock. Keep detent balls clean. REV.10/98 1026960 A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS INVACARE A-4 * NOTE: The seat-to-floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. If wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subtract 1/4-inch from the measurements listed above. All heights are measured with properly inflated new tires. These heights can vary +1/4-inch due to tire wear.

  • Page 8: Section 1 - General Guidelines

    (ü) to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. NOTE: Additional adjustments may be needed according to the wheelchair type. Refer to the wheelchair owner's manual for these procedures. A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 9: Operating Information

    OPERATING INFORMATION WARNING Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 10: Tire Pressure

    WARNING (CONTINUED) TIRE PRESSURE WARNING WEIGHT TRAINING WARNING WEIGHT LIMITATION WARNING A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 11: Safety/Handling Of Wheelchairs

    SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS STABILITY AND BALANCE WARNING COPING WITH EVERYDAY OBSTACLES Part No. 1110545 A-4™...
  • Page 12 A NOTE TO WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANTS WARNING PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION WARNING A-4™ Part No. 1110545...
  • Page 13 Rear of Wheelchair CENTER OF GRAVITY UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward. WARNING Reaching, Leaning - Backwards. WARNING Part No. 1110545 A-4™...
  • Page 14 TIPPING WARNING Tipping - Curbs. WARNING A-4™ Part No. 1110545...
  • Page 15 STAIRWAYS WARNING ESCALATORS? SORRY! Part No. 1110545 A-4™...
  • Page 16 TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS WARNING CAUTION NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 17: Section 2 - Safety Inspection

    Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair. SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING CAUTION SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES WARNING ® ® A-4™ Part No. 1110545...
  • Page 19 WARNING CAUTION Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 20: Section 3 - Upholstery

    Section 3 - Upholstery includes the following: Unfolding/Folding the Back Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Seat Upholstery Replacement WARNING UNFOLDING/FOLDING THE BACK (FIGURE 1) WARNING Back Cane Back Release Cord (Not Shown) NOTE: Back upholstery removed for clarity. A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 21: Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery

    REMOVING/INSTALLING STANDARD BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 2) WARNING REMOVING STANDARD BACK UPHOLSTERY INSTALLING STANDARD BACK UPHOLSTERY Back Upholstery Fold Fastening Strips Fastening Flap Fastening Flap Loops Back Canes Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 22: Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery

    Upholstery Cover Fastening Strap THE BACK UPHOLSTERY COVER Back Cane Mounting Hole Back Upholstery Anchor Loops Mounting Screw Back Upholstery Adjuster Straps REMOVING/INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK UPHOLSTERY NOTE: To remove adjustable tension back upholstery, reverse STEPS 2-4. A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 23: Seat Upholstery Replacement

    NOTE: Clean the upholstery with warm water and mild detergent to remove superficial soil. WARNING SEAT UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 4) Phillips Screws Seat Upholstery Seat Frame NOTE: Wheelchair frame not shown for clarity. Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 24: Section 4 - Frame

    Determining Toe in/Toe out Adjusting Toe in/Toe out Adjusting the Axle Tube Repositioning Camber Inserts (Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber) Adjusting Wheelbase Length (Adjusting Center of Gravity) Adjusting Wheelbase Width Replacing Axle Tube WARNING BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 1) A-4™ Part No. 1110545...
  • Page 25 Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 26: Back Height Adjustment

    BACK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 2) WARNING BACK HEIGHT (IN INCHES) A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 27: Rear Seat-To-Floor Height Adjustment

    REAR SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 3) WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 28: Replacing Seat Frame

    REPLACING SEAT FRAME (FIGURE 4) A-4™ Part No. 1110545...
  • Page 29 Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 30: Opening/Closing Camber Clamps

    OPENING/CLOSING CAMBER CLAMPS (FIGURE 5) WARNING CAUTION A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 31: Determining Toe In/Toe Out

    DETERMINING TOE IN/TOE OUT (FIGURE 6) Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 32: Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out

    AXLE TUBE POSITIONING FOR 0°/3°, 0°/6°, 3°/6° OR 9°/12° CAMBER INSERTS (FIGURE 7) CAUTION AXLE TUBE POSITIONING FOR 0°/9°, 0°/12°, 3°/9°, 6°/9° , 3°/12° OR 6°/12° CAMBER INSERTS (FIGURE 7) WARNING CAUTION 0°, 3° or 6° Camber. 9° or 12° Camber. A-4™ Part No. 1110545...
  • Page 33 Axle Tube - LOCKED OUT by Toe Adjustment Rings and Will NOT Rotate AXLE TUBE POSITIONING FOR 0°/9°, 0°/12°, 3°/9°, 3°/12°, 6°/9° or 6°/12° CAMBER INSERTS Axle Tube - Will Rotate DOWN Only Axle Tube - Will Rotate UP Only Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Axle Tube

    ADJUSTING THE AXLE TUBE (FIGURE 8) WARNING CAUTION A-4™ Part No. 1110545...
  • Page 35 Axle Tube - Will Rotate DOWN Only Axle Tube - Will Rotate UP Only Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 36: Repositioning Camber Inserts (Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber)

    REPOSITIONING CAMBER INSERTS (ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER) (FIGURE 9) WARNING WARNING CAUTION A-4™ Part No. 1110545...
  • Page 37 WARNING Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 38: Adjusting Wheelbase Length (Adjusting Center Of Gravity)

    ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH (ADJUSTING CENTER OF GRAVITY) (FIGURE 10) WARNING A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 39: Adjusting Wheelbase Width

    ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH (FIGURE 11) WARNING WARNING CAUTION Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 40: Replacing Axle Tube

    REPLACING AXLE TUBE (FIGURE 12) WARNING A-4™ Part No. 1110545...
  • Page 41 Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 42: Section 5 - Wheels

    Adjusting the Quad-Release Handle In and/or Out Removing the Play From the Rear Wheels Handrim Replacement Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube Wheel Lock Adjustment/Replacement Replacing/Adjusting Casters Replacing Forks Adjusting Caster Height Adjusting Front Seat-To-Floor Height WARNING REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 1) WARNING WARNING A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 43: Adjusting Quick-Release Axle

    ADJUSTING QUICK-RELEASE AXLE (FIGURE 2) WARNING INSTALLING QUAD-RELEASE AXLE (FIGURE 3) WARNING Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Quad-Release Handle In And/Or Out

    ADJUSTING THE QUAD-RELEASE HANDLE IN AND/OR OUT (FIGURE 4) WARNING REMOVING THE PLAY FROM THE REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 5) A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 45: Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube

    HANDRIM REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 6) WARNING WARNING WARNING REPAIRING/REPLACING REAR WHEEL TIRE/TUBE WARNING Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 46: Wheel Lock Adjustment/Replacement

    WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 7) REPLACING/ADJUSTING CASTERS (FIGURE 8) A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 47: Replacing Forks

    REPLACING FORKS (FIGURE 9) WARNING Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 48: Adjusting Caster Height

    ADJUSTING CASTER HEIGHT (FIGURE 10) NOTE: Headtube cap not shown for clarity. FIGURE 10 - ADJUSTING CASTER HEIGHT A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 49: Adjusting Front Seat-To-Floor Height

    ADJUSTING FRONT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT WARNING DETERMINING FRAME SIZE (FIGURE 11) LENGTH (INCHES) FRAME SIZE FRONT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 12) Part No. 1110545 A-4™...
  • Page 50 A-4™ Part No. 1110545...
  • Page 51 18-INCHES 26-INCH 4-INCH LONG - BOTTOM 18-INCHES 24-INCH 5-INCH SHORT - N/A 18-INCHES 24-INCH 5-INCH LONG - MIDDLE 18-INCHES 26-INCH 5-INCH SHORT - N/A 18-INCHES 26-INCH 5-INCH LONG - MIDDLE 18-INCHES 26-INCH 6-INCH LONG - BOTTOM Part No. 1110545 A-4™...
  • Page 52 19-INCHES 26-INCH 4-INCH LONG - BOTTOM 19-INCHES 24-INCH 5-INCH SHORT - N/A 19-INCHES 24-INCH 5-INCH LONG - MIDDLE 19-INCHES 26-INCH 5-INCH SHORT - N/A 19-INCHES 26-INCH 5-INCH LONG - MIDDLE 19-INCHES 26-INCH 6-INCH LONG - BOTTOM A-4™ Part No. 1110545...
  • Page 53 20-INCHES 26-INCH 4-INCH LONG - BOTTOM 20-INCHES 24-INCH 5-INCH SHORT - N/A 20-INCHES 24-INCH 5-INCH LONG - MIDDLE 20-INCHES 26-INCH 5-INCH SHORT - N/A 20-INCHES 26-INCH 5-INCH LONG - MIDDLE 20-INCHES 26-INCH 6-INCH LONG - BOTTOM Part No. 1110545 A-4™...
  • Page 54 21-INCHES 26-INCH 4-INCH LONG - BOTTOM 21-INCHES 24-INCH 5-INCH SHORT - N/A 21-INCHES 24-INCH 5-INCH LONG - MIDDLE 21-INCHES 26-INCH 5-INCH SHORT - N/A 21-INCHES 26-INCH 5-INCH LONG - MIDDLE 21-INCHES 26-INCH 6-INCH LONG - BOTTOM A-4™ Part No. 1110545...
  • Page 55 22-INCHES 26-INCH 4-INCH LONG - BOTTOM 22-INCHES 24-INCH 5-INCH SHORT - N/A 22-INCHES 24-INCH 5-INCH LONG - MIDDLE 22-INCHES 26-INCH 5-INCH SHORT - N/A 22-INCHES 26-INCH 5-INCH LONG - MIDDLE 22-INCHES 26-INCH 6-INCH LONG - BOTTOM Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 56: Section 6 - Footrest

    Section 6 - Footrest includes the following: Footrest Replacement/Adjustment WARNING FOOTREST REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 1) WARNING REPLACING THE FOOTREST A-4™ Part No. 1110545...
  • Page 57 FOOTPLATE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT FOOTPLATE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 58: Section 7 - Anti-Tippers

    Section 7 - Anti-tippers includes the following: Anti-tipper Adjustment/Replacement WARNING ANTI-TIPPER ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 1) WARNING ANTI-TIPPER ADJUSTMENT WARNING A-4™ Part No. 1110545...
  • Page 59 ANTI-TIPPER REPLACEMENT WARNING Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 60: Section 8 - Arms

    Installing the T-Arm Sockets Installing/Removing the T-Arms Adjusting the T-Arms Adjusting the T-Arm Transfer Assists and/or Side Guards Replacing the T-Arm Locking Lever Installing the Half Arm Socket Adjusting Half Arm Height WARNING INSTALLING THE T-ARM SOCKETS (FIGURE 1) A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 61: Installing/Removing T-Arms

    INSTALLING/REMOVING T-ARMS (FIGURE 2) INSTALLING T-ARMS REMOVING T-ARMS Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 62: Adjusting The T-Arms

    ADJUSTING THE T-ARMS ADJUSTING T-ARM HEIGHT (FIGURE 3) A-4™ Part No. 1110545...
  • Page 63 ADJUSTING T-ARM WIDTH (FIGURE 4) ADJUSTING T-ARM DEPTH (FIGURE 5) Part No. 1110545 A-4™...
  • Page 64 ADJUSTING T-ARM SOCKETS (FIGURE 6) A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 65: Adjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists And/Or Side Guards

    Move the bottom clamp up one (1) of two (2) mounting positions in the side guard. Large Side Guards - Move the bottom clamp up one (1) of three (3) mounting positions in the side guard. Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 66: Replacing The T-Arm Locking Lever

    REPLACING THE T-ARM LOCKING LEVER (FIGURE 8) WARNING WARNING A-4™ Part No. 1110545...

  • Page 67: Installing The Half Arm Socket

    INSTALLING THE HALF ARM SOCKET (FIGURE 9) ADJUSTING HALF ARM HEIGHT (FIGURE 10) Part No. 1110545 A-4™...

  • Page 68: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Invacare Corporation Canada...

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