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Invacare Corporation

www.invacare.com

USA

Canada

One Invacare Way

570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8

Invacare is a registered trademark of

Elyria, Ohio  USA

Mississauga Ontario

Invacare Corporation.

44036-2125

L4Z 4G4 Canada

Yes, you can. and A-4 are trademarks of

800-333-6900

800-668-5324

Invacare Corporation.

3-in-1 and  WD-40 are registered

trademarks of the WD-40 Company.

Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I.

Du Pont De Nemours and Company.

© 2002 Invacare Corporation

Part No. 1110545

Rev A  09/02

LIMITED WARRANTY

PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH

FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which

vary from state to state.
Invacare warrants the frame to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a

lifetime from date of purchase; all remaining components for one (1) year from date of

purchase except upholstered materials, padded materials and tires/wheels. If within such

warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be

repaired or replaced at Invacare's option. This warranty does not include any labor or

shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product.

Invacare’s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited

to such repair and/or replacement.
For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare

product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly

to Invacare at the address below, provide dealer’s name, address, and the date of purchase,

indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number. Do

not return products to our factory without our prior consent.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT

APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN

REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT,

IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED

WITHOUT INVACARE’S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT

LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR

ATTACHMENTS; PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY

COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE, OR TO A

PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE’S CONTROL,

AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE. THE

WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR

OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY

OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY

WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF

THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. THE

APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND

BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN.

INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL

DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL

LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS.

Содержание A-4 Series

Страница 1: ...tenance 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 S...

Страница 2: ...THOUT FIRST 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 OTHERWIS...

Страница 3: ...STERY 20 UNFOLDING FOLDING THE BACK 20 REMOVING INSTALLING STANDARD BACK UPHOLSTERY 21 ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK UPHOLSTERY 22 SEAT UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT 23 SECTION 4 FRAME 24 BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 24...

Страница 4: ...MENT REPLACEMENT 46 REPLACING ADJUSTING CASTERS 46 REPLACING FORKS 47 ADJUSTING CASTER HEIGHT 48 ADJUSTING FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT 49 SECTION 6 FOOTREST 56 FOOTREST REPLACEMENT ADJUSTMENT 56 SECTIO...

Страница 5: ...transportedinvehiclesofany kindwhileinwheelchairs Asofthisdate theDepartmentofTransportationhasnot approvedanytie downsystemsfortransportationofauserwhileinawheelchair in amovingvehicleofanytype ItisI...

Страница 6: ...anual for proper anti tipper setting 1085379 WARNING WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI TIP TUBES INSTALLED REV 5 98 P N 60106X144 WARNING REV 10 98 1026960 Detent balls should extend beyond the...

Страница 7: ...1 2 to 20 inches 24 inch 16 1 2 to 20 inches 26 inch Back Style Fold Down Back Height 8 to 20 inches Adjustable 8 11 10 14 12 16 14 18 or 16 20 inch ranges Footrest 5 inch Adjustable Height Adjustabl...

Страница 8: ...uses the wheelchair to decrease in stability ALWAYS ensure stability BEFORE moving the rear wheels forward TEST wheelchair BEFORE it is occupied by the end user to ensure safety Footrest Position Seat...

Страница 9: ...lchair between floors Serious bodily injury may occur NEVER position the camber inserts in the axle tube with more than 3 inches 3 inches is 12 indexing marks showing of the camber insert outside of t...

Страница 10: ...guard for the wheelchair user ALWAYS use the handrims for self propulsion Inasmuch as the HANDRIMS are an option on this wheelchair you may order with or without the handrims Invacare strongly recomme...

Страница 11: ...wear your seat positioning strap Inasmuch as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair You may order with or without the seat positioning strap Invacare strongly recommends ordering t...

Страница 12: ...re the wheelchair user to reach bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair These movements will cause a change to the normal balance the center of gravity and the weight distribution of the wheelc...

Страница 13: ...ks WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees Reaching Leaning Backwards WARNING DO NOT lean ove...

Страница 14: ...ovable non detachable part of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is being lowered to the ground The first assistant should stand on the...

Страница 15: ...s and making thorough preparations Make sure to use ONLY secure non detachable parts for hand held supports Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is NOT avail...

Страница 16: ...yourself as far back as possible in the seat This will prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward NOTE This activity may be performed independently provided you h...

Страница 17: ...n hardware X X Inspect fastening flaps to ensure they securely latch X X REAR WHEELS Quick Quad release axles lock properly Lubricate if necessary with Teflon lubricant ONLY X X No excessive side move...

Страница 18: ...t 2 Keep quick release axles free of dirt and lint to ensure positive locking and proper operation Refer to ADJUSTING THE QUICK RELEASE AXLE in SECTION 6 of this manual WARNING DO NOT use WD 40 3 in 1...

Страница 19: ...ters and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced by a qualified technician if damaged 7 Regularly check for loose worn or cracked spokes in the rear wheels and...

Страница 20: ...k canes forward towards the front of the wheelchair FIGURE 1 UNFOLDING FOLDING THE BACK FRONT OF WHEELCHAIR REAR OF WHEELCHAIR Back Cane NOTE Back upholstery removed for clarity Section 3 Upholstery i...

Страница 21: ...bility EXTREME care MUST be taken when changing the stability of the wheelchair Refer to the chart in STABILITY in SECTION 1 of this manual REMOVING STANDARD BACK UPHOLSTERY 1 Unfasten the two 2 faste...

Страница 22: ...second is to keep the cushion from sliding out of the back of the wheelchair 3 The third is a sacral support depending upon how far or tight the seat portion of the back upholstery cover is pulled und...

Страница 23: ...existing seat upholstery 4 Install the NEW seat upholstery by reversing the above steps 5 Reinstall the seat cushion onto the wheelchair 4 Secure adjustable tension back upholstery to the back canes...

Страница 24: ...esult BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 1 NOTE Perform this procedure on both sides of the wheelchair at the same time 1 Loosen but DO NOT remove the locknuts and hex screws that secure the back angle brac...

Страница 25: ...ngle Bracket Seat Rail TOP Hex Screw and Locknut Back Cane Indexing Notch Cam Back Angle Bracket Seat Rail TOP Hex Screw and Locknut Back Cane Indexing Notch Cam Back Angle Bracket Seat Rail TOP Hex S...

Страница 26: ...e height BEFORE reassembling the wheelchair 2 Press the push pin on the back cane insert bar IN and adjust the back height to one 1 of five 5 heights depending on original back height BACK HEIGHT IN I...

Страница 27: ...vailable adjustment slots depends on the configuration of the wheelchair Refer to specifications in this manual for complete information 1 Remove the two 2 screws nylon washers and locknuts that secur...

Страница 28: ...t securing the FRONT of the back angle bracket to the seat frame as shown in DETAIL C of FIGURE 4 9 Repeat STEPS 7 8 for the opposite side of the wheelchair 10 Remove the back canes with back angle br...

Страница 29: ...Spacer Washers Washer Locknuts Back Angle Bracket Stop Hook Hook Stop Back Angle Bracket Seat Rail DETAIL A REAR SEAT FRAME DETAIL D INSTALLING THE BACK DETAIL C REMOVING INSTALLING THE BACK DETAIL B...

Страница 30: ...o the axle tube will occur 1 Perform one 1 of the following to open a camber clamp A QUICK RELEASE LEVERS Pull the quick release lever to the open position B STANDARD CAMBER CLAMPS Loosen but do not r...

Страница 31: ...erline measurement of the rear wheels is SMALLER than the front centerline measurement of the rear wheels a TOE OUT condition exists FIGURE 6 B If the back centerline measurement of the rear wheels is...

Страница 32: ...ing the wheelchair otherwise personal injury or damage to the wheelchair may result STANDARD CAMBER CLAMPS Make sure the socket screws are securely tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair otherwise pers...

Страница 33: ...3 9 3 12 6 9 or 6 12 CAMBER INSERTS 0 3 OR 6 CAMBER 9 OR 12 CAMBER Camber Clamp LEFT Toe Adjustment Ring Axle Tube Will Rotate DOWN Only Camber Clamp RIGHT Toe Adjustment Ring Axle Tube Will Rotate UP...

Страница 34: ...sert is at a 90 angle with the ground floor as shown in FIGURE 8 4 Close the RIGHT camber clamp Refer to OPENING CLOSING CAMBER clamps in this section of the manual 5 Rotate the LEFT toe adjustment ri...

Страница 35: ...If desired reposition camber inserts to the desired degree of camber Refer to REPOSITIONING CAMBER INSERTS ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER in this section of the manual FIGURE 8 ADJUSTING THE AXLE TUBE L...

Страница 36: ...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 WARNING QUICK RELEASE LEVERS Make sure the...

Страница 37: ...bushing or there is too much movement of the rear wheel assembly in a back and forth position refer to ADJUSTING QUICK RELEASE AXLES or REMOVING THE PLAY FROM THE REAR WHEELS in SECTION 5 of this manu...

Страница 38: ...se the maneuverability distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels and make the wheelchair less stable NOTE The performance of the wheelchair will be affected if the camber clamps do not sit flu...

Страница 39: ...ng on the camber insert until it is flush with the camber clamp NOTE Before using the wheelchair make sure both camber inserts are set at the same indexing mark This will make sure the distance betwee...

Страница 40: ...ube through the other camber clamp until the end of the axle tube is flush with the outside of the camber clamp NOTE DO NOT close the quick release levers or tighten the socket screws that secure the...

Страница 41: ...amber Insert Slot in Axle Tube Camber Clamp Set Screw NOT SHOWN Toe Adjustment Ring Rear of Wheelchair Axle Tube Notch in Axle tube Camber Clamp Camber Insert Indexing Ring FIGURE 12 REPLACING AXLE TU...

Страница 42: ...xle with rear wheel wheel out of the wheelchair frame 2 Push in the tip of the quick release axle again and pull the axle out of the existing rear wheel 3 Repeat STEPS 1 2 for the opposite rear wheel...

Страница 43: ...it is snug against rear wheel and tighten securely with allen screw 5 Reinstall rear wheel and the quad release axle onto the wheelchair WARNING Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quad...

Страница 44: ...locking pins of the quad release axle are fully released BEFORE operating the wheelchair Keep locking pins clean 6 Flip the handle of the quad release axle down to release the detent pin ensuring tha...

Страница 45: ...l 4 Remove the existing handrim 5 Install the new handrim by reversing the above procedures WARNING DO NOT inflate tire until it is completely assembled 6 Inflate tire to correct psi rating on the sid...

Страница 46: ...e tire is obtained NOTE Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock shoe at least 3 16 inch into the pneumatic tire when engaged 4 Engage the wheel locks and push against the wheelchair and...

Страница 47: ...reinstallation 4 Drop the fork out of the caster headtube 5 Slide the new fork into the caster headtube NOTE Check bearing assemblies and replace if necessary 6 Ensure that fork slides completely int...

Страница 48: ...spacer from the fork stem 3 Install the fork stem through the headtube 4 Install the washer spacer onto the fork stem 5 Loosely secure the fork stem with the locknut C NO SPACER ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY P...

Страница 49: ...the frame size LENGTH INCHES FRAME SIZE 11 17 12 18 13 19 14 20 15 21 SECTION 5 WHEELS WHEELS FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 12 NOTE Refer to STABILITY in SECTION 1 for warnings concerni...

Страница 50: ...r to the ground 6 Anti tipper height if applicable must be adjusted to maintain 1 1 2 to 2 inch clearance between the bottom of the anti tipper wheels and the floor Refer to ADJUSTING ANTI TIPPER HEIG...

Страница 51: ...SPACER HEIGHT SIZE SIZE POSITION NEEDED 16 INCHES 22 INCH 3 INCH SHORT N A NO 16 INCHES 22 INCH 4 INCH SHORT N A NO 17 INCHES 22 INCH 3 INCH SHORT N A YES 17 INCHES 24 INCH 3 INCH SHORT N A YES 17 INC...

Страница 52: ...D 17 INCHES 22 INCH 3 INCH SHORT N A NO 17 INCHES 22 INCH 4 INCH SHORT N A NO 17 INCHES 24 INCH 3 INCH SHORT N A NO 17 INCHES 24 INCH 4 INCH SHORT N A NO 18 INCHES 22 INCH 3 INCH SHORT N A YES 18 INCH...

Страница 53: ...D 18 INCHES 22 INCH 3 INCH SHORT N A NO 18 INCHES 22 INCH 4 INCH SHORT N A NO 18 INCHES 24 INCH 3 INCH SHORT N A NO 18 INCHES 24 INCH 4 INCH SHORT N A NO 19 INCHES 22 INCH 3 INCH SHORT N A YES 19 INCH...

Страница 54: ...D 19 INCHES 22 INCH 3 INCH SHORT N A NO 19 INCHES 22 INCH 4 INCH SHORT N A NO 19 INCHES 24 INCH 3 INCH SHORT N A NO 19 INCHES 24 INCH 4 INCH SHORT N A NO 20 INCHES 22 INCH 3 INCH SHORT N A YES 20 INCH...

Страница 55: ...D 20 INCHES 22 INCH 3 INCH SHORT N A NO 20 INCHES 22 INCH 4 INCH SHORT N A NO 20 INCHES 24 INCH 3 INCH SHORT N A NO 20 INCHES 24 INCH 4 INCH SHORT N A NO 21 INCHES 22 INCH 3 INCH SHORT N A YES 21 INCH...

Страница 56: ...remove the two 2 allen screws that secure the footrest to the wheelchair frame 2 Slide the existing footrest tubes out of the wheelchair frame and install new footrest by reversing this step 3 Positio...

Страница 57: ...move the two 2 footrest tubes from the wheelchair frame 4 Loosen but do not remove the four 4 locknuts that secure the footplate to the footrest tubes 5 Remove the footrest tubes from the footrest 6 I...

Страница 58: ...A ANTI TIPPER ADJUSTMENT WARNING When anti tippers are used anti tippers MUST be adjusted to maintain a 1 1 2 to 2 inch clearance between the bottom of the anti tipper wheels and the ground floor Thi...

Страница 59: ...ipper socket 2 Insert the new anti tipper into the anti tipper socket until release button engages 3 Press in the release button on the anti tipper bar and install the anti tipper wheels onto the new...

Страница 60: ...hair Refer to REMOVING INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in SECTION 5 of this manual 2 Position the inner T arm bracket on the wheelchair frame as shown in FIGURE 1 NOTE The inner T arm bracket must be positione...

Страница 61: ...If the T arm does not slide in the T arm socket as desired adjust the T arm socket Refer to ADJUSTING THE T ARMS in this section of the manual 4 Adjust the T arm for desired height width and depth if...

Страница 62: ...arm post does not slide up and down in the outside T arm post as desired perform one 1 of the following A Tighten Tightening the set screws on the outside T arm post will make it more difficult to mov...

Страница 63: ...GURE 5 ADJUSTING T ARM DEPTH ADJUSTING T ARM DEPTH FIGURE 5 1 Remove the two 2 phillips screws that secure the arm pad to the arm tube 2 Remove the two 2 socket screws that secure the arm tube to the...

Страница 64: ...ocking lever is in the slot in the T arm socket and an audible click is heard 4 Squeeze the outer T arm bracket and the inner T arm bracket together until the socket is flush with the T arm 5 While ho...

Страница 65: ...re the side guard to the bottom clamp NOTE Adjusting the side guards will directly affect the position of the transfer assist 3 Perform one 1 of the following Small Side Guards Move the bottom clamp u...

Страница 66: ...lace if necessary 4 Position spring on bottom bracket as shown in FIGURE 5 5 Position NEW locking lever onto spring and bottom bracket DETAIL A NOTE Make sure the two 2 extended ends of the spring are...

Страница 67: ...unting hole in the arm socket bottom coved washer wheelchair frame and washer and securely tighten with locknut 7 Securely tighten the top hex screw that secures the arm socket to the wheelchair frame...

Страница 68: ...ed your Invacare product In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service please write directly to Invacare at the address below provide dealer s name address and the date of purchase ind...

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