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... or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Natural Fit is a registered trademark of E.I. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 2 Part No 1110545 Schwalbe is a registered trademark of WD-40 Company. © 2010 Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved. Spinergy is a registered trademark of Spinergy, Inc. 3-in part is a trademark of Ralf Bohle Gmbh & Co. KG Corporation, Germany. Teflon...
... or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Natural Fit is a registered trademark of E.I. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 2 Part No 1110545 Schwalbe is a registered trademark of WD-40 Company. © 2010 Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved. Spinergy is a registered trademark of Spinergy, Inc. 3-in part is a trademark of Ralf Bohle Gmbh & Co. KG Corporation, Germany. Teflon...
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Curbs...24 Stairways ...25 Escalators ...27 Transferring To and From Other Seats...27 5 SAFETY INSPECTION 28 Safety Inspection Checklist ...28 Troubleshooting...31 Maintenance ...31 Part No 1110545 3 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 1 GENERAL CONTENTS 7 Symbols ...7 Limited Warranty ...8 2 SAFETY 9 General Guidelines ...9 3 OVERVIEW 15 Label Locations...15 Component Identification ...16 Typical Product Parameters ...17 4 SAFETY/HANDLING...
Curbs...24 Stairways ...25 Escalators ...27 Transferring To and From Other Seats...27 5 SAFETY INSPECTION 28 Safety Inspection Checklist ...28 Troubleshooting...31 Maintenance ...31 Part No 1110545 3 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 1 GENERAL CONTENTS 7 Symbols ...7 Limited Warranty ...8 2 SAFETY 9 General Guidelines ...9 3 OVERVIEW 15 Label Locations...15 Component Identification ...16 Typical Product Parameters ...17 4 SAFETY/HANDLING...
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... Adjusting Wheelbase Width ...59 Replacing Axle Tube...60 8 WHEELS 63 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels...63 Adjusting Quick- Release Axle ...64 Installing Quad-release Axle...64 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 4 Part No 1110545
... Adjusting Wheelbase Width ...59 Replacing Axle Tube...60 8 WHEELS 63 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels...63 Adjusting Quick- Release Axle ...64 Installing Quad-release Axle...64 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 4 Part No 1110545
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.../Removing T-arms...91 Adjusting The T- Arms ...92 Adjusting T-Arm Sockets ...94 Adjusting T-arm Transfer Assists and/or Side Guards...96 Replacing T-arm Locking Lever ...96 Part No 1110545 5 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair
.../Removing T-arms...91 Adjusting The T- Arms ...92 Adjusting T-Arm Sockets ...94 Adjusting T-arm Transfer Assists and/or Side Guards...96 Replacing T-arm Locking Lever ...96 Part No 1110545 5 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair
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CONTENTS Installing The Half Arm Socket ...98 Adjusting Half Arm Height...100 12 SUSPENSION 101 Elastomers And Suspension...101 Replacing Rear Elastomers...101 Replacing Front Elastomers ...102 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 6 Part No 1110545
CONTENTS Installing The Half Arm Socket ...98 Adjusting Half Arm Height...100 12 SUSPENSION 101 Elastomers And Suspension...101 Replacing Rear Elastomers...101 Replacing Front Elastomers ...102 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 6 Part No 1110545
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... which could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both. Part No 1110545 7 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in personal injury or property damage. 1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used...
... which could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both. Part No 1110545 7 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in personal injury or property damage. 1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used...
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... original purchaser/user of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number. products damaged by Invacare. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 8 Part No 1110545 For warranty service, please contact the dealer from normal wear or failure to adhere to , modification through ...the use of unauthorized parts or attachments; Do not return products to our factory without Invacare's express written consent including, but not limited to these instructions. The warranty shall not apply to...
... original purchaser/user of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number. products damaged by Invacare. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 8 Part No 1110545 For warranty service, please contact the dealer from normal wear or failure to adhere to , modification through ...the use of unauthorized parts or attachments; Do not return products to our factory without Invacare's express written consent including, but not limited to these instructions. The warranty shall not apply to...
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...Part No 1110545 9 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair Check all attachment hardware is tightened securely - ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for shipping damage and test before using. 2 Safety 2 SAFETY The safety section contains important information for further instruction. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ! Contact Invacare... designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are unable to use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS...
...Part No 1110545 9 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair Check all attachment hardware is tightened securely - ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for shipping damage and test before using. 2 Safety 2 SAFETY The safety section contains important information for further instruction. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ! Contact Invacare... designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are unable to use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS...
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...Test wheelchair before moving vehicle of any kind while in a moving the rear wheels forward. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 10 Part No 1110545 2 SAFETY ƽ WARNING Wheelchair User As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to ensure safety. As of this date, the...for transportation and use of anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate to decrease in vehicles of the end user. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any combination of the ten may cause the wheelchair to the stability of a user while in a ...
...Test wheelchair before moving vehicle of any kind while in a moving the rear wheels forward. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 10 Part No 1110545 2 SAFETY ƽ WARNING Wheelchair User As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to ensure safety. As of this date, the...for transportation and use of anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate to decrease in vehicles of the end user. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any combination of the ten may cause the wheelchair to the stability of a user while in a ...
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... ANGLE BACK ANGLE SEATING SYSTEM/UPHOLSTERY CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION REAR WHEEL SIZE REAR WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION ● ✓ ✓ N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ✓ N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ✓ N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Part No 1110545 11 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair
... ANGLE BACK ANGLE SEATING SYSTEM/UPHOLSTERY CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION REAR WHEEL SIZE REAR WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION ● ✓ ✓ N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ✓ N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ✓ N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Part No 1110545 11 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair
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...DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. DO NOT climb, go up or down an incline with wheel locks. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to tip over the top of the wheelchair. DO NOT stand on roads,...the presence of moving wheelchair with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you are not brakes. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 12 Part No 1110545 DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair type. 2 SAFETY NOTE: Additional adjustments may be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. ...
...DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. DO NOT climb, go up or down an incline with wheel locks. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to tip over the top of the wheelchair. DO NOT stand on roads,...the presence of moving wheelchair with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you are not brakes. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 12 Part No 1110545 DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair type. 2 SAFETY NOTE: Additional adjustments may be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. ...
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When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into or out of ...option on gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. Part No 1110545 13 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair Extra caution MUST be performed by the user. It is on...
When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into or out of ...option on gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. Part No 1110545 13 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair Extra caution MUST be performed by the user. It is on...
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Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 14 Part No 1110545 Weight Limitation The Invacare A-4 wheelchair has a weight limitation of weight training. 2 SAFETY ƽ WARNING Weight Training Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a seat for bodily injury and the warranty is void. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of 300 lbs. (136 kg).
Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 14 Part No 1110545 Weight Limitation The Invacare A-4 wheelchair has a weight limitation of weight training. 2 SAFETY ƽ WARNING Weight Training Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a seat for bodily injury and the warranty is void. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of 300 lbs. (136 kg).
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P/N 60106X144 WARNING Refer to Owner's Manual for proper anti-tipper setting. 1085379 Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter of the WARNING axle bushing for a positive lock. 3 Overview 3.1 Label Locations 3 OVERVIEW WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES REV. 5/98 INSTALLED. P/N 1026960 Rev D FIGURE 1 Label Locations Part No 1110545 15 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair Keep detent balls clean.
P/N 60106X144 WARNING Refer to Owner's Manual for proper anti-tipper setting. 1085379 Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter of the WARNING axle bushing for a positive lock. 3 Overview 3.1 Label Locations 3 OVERVIEW WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES REV. 5/98 INSTALLED. P/N 1026960 Rev D FIGURE 1 Label Locations Part No 1110545 15 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair Keep detent balls clean.
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3 OVERVIEW 3.2 Component Identification Back Upholstery Rear Wheel Rear Wheel Axle Handrim Wheel Lock Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 16 Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame Front Caster Part No 1110545
3 OVERVIEW 3.2 Component Identification Back Upholstery Rear Wheel Rear Wheel Axle Handrim Wheel Lock Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 16 Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame Front Caster Part No 1110545
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... Fold down 8 to 20 inches (adjustable) (8-11, 10-14, 12-16, 14-18 or 16-20 inch ranges) 5 inch, adjustable height, adjustable angle or tubular Part No 1110545 17 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair
... Fold down 8 to 20 inches (adjustable) (8-11, 10-14, 12-16, 14-18 or 16-20 inch ranges) 5 inch, adjustable height, adjustable angle or tubular Part No 1110545 17 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair
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... "T" 22 pounds - 16 x 16 frame, with anti-tippers, 24 inch spoke wheels, and dual camber inserts 34 pounds - 15 x 15 seat frame with complete package Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 18 Part No 1110545
... "T" 22 pounds - 16 x 16 frame, with anti-tippers, 24 inch spoke wheels, and dual camber inserts 34 pounds - 15 x 15 seat frame with complete package Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 18 Part No 1110545
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Part No 1110545 19 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair Add one (1) inch for wheelchairs with the suspension option. **Subtract one (1) pound for single camber inserts. 3 OVERVIEW *The seat-to tire ...
Part No 1110545 19 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair Add one (1) inch for wheelchairs with the suspension option. **Subtract one (1) pound for single camber inserts. 3 OVERVIEW *The seat-to tire ...
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... while occupying the wheelchair may encounter, however, ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in this manual are discussed on this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Techniques in this ...to the user, damage to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as a "basic" guide. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 20 Part No 1110545 The techniques that they may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in the safe operation and...
... while occupying the wheelchair may encounter, however, ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in this manual are discussed on this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Techniques in this ...to the user, damage to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as a "basic" guide. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 20 Part No 1110545 The techniques that they may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in the safe operation and...
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...line. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you lean forward. To determine and establish your weight. Part No 1110545 21 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair Make sure casters are directly related to one or any combination of the wheelchair any further ...stability and maintain standard maneuverability of the wheelchair. The position of the footrest, camber tube, back angle, the tautness of wheelchair. Invacare recommends using a new seating position. This can be required. These movements will cause a change to the wheelchair's stability. Proper ...
...line. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you lean forward. To determine and establish your weight. Part No 1110545 21 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair Make sure casters are directly related to one or any combination of the wheelchair any further ...stability and maintain standard maneuverability of the wheelchair. The position of the footrest, camber tube, back angle, the tautness of wheelchair. Invacare recommends using a new seating position. This can be required. These movements will cause a change to the wheelchair's stability. Proper ...