Adjusting The Axle Tube - Invacare A-4 User Manual

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7 FRAME

7.10 Adjusting The Axle Tube.

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.

Before performing this procedure, make sure the camber inserts are positioned to the lowest degree of camber. Refer to

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Repositioning Camber Inserts (Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber)..

Stand behind the wheelchair to determine left or right.

If necessary, open both camber clamps. Refer to Opening/Closing Camber Clamps on page 46.

Loosen the set screw that secures each toe adjustment ring to the axle tube.

Using an "L" square, rotate the axle tube until the flat edge of the camber insert is at a 90° angle with the ground/floor.

Close the right camber clamp. Refer to Opening/Closing Camber Clamps on page 46.

Rotate the left toe adjustment ring until the tab stops against the lower edge of the camber clamp.

Securely tighten set screw on left toe adjustment ring.

Measure the distance between the rear of the rear wheels and front of the rear wheels at the centerline of the rear wheels. Refer to Determining

Toe In/Toe Out. on page 47.

Perform one of the following:

Toe In/Toe Out measurement is within ±

Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair

inch - Proceed to STEP 9.

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