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Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
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All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. WD-40 is a registered trademark of ...Rivers. Teflon is a trademark of WD-40 Company. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in -1 oil is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. © 2010 Invacare Corporation. Natural Fit is a registered trademark of American Home Products Corporation. KG Corporation, Germany. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. Schwalbe is a ...
All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. WD-40 is a registered trademark of ...Rivers. Teflon is a trademark of WD-40 Company. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in -1 oil is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. © 2010 Invacare Corporation. Natural Fit is a registered trademark of American Home Products Corporation. KG Corporation, Germany. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. Schwalbe is a ...
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... ...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 OF THE...
... ...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 OF THE...
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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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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 CONTENTS Adjusting The Quad-release Handle ...65 Removing The Play From The Rear Wheels ...66 Handrim Replacement ...67 Wheel Lock Adjustment/Replacement ...68 Replacing/Adjusting ...
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 CONTENTS Adjusting The Quad-release Handle ...65 Removing The Play From The Rear Wheels ...66 Handrim Replacement ...67 Wheel Lock Adjustment/Replacement ...68 Replacing/Adjusting ...
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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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Part No 1110545 7 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in personal injury or property damage. Gives useful tips, ...
Part No 1110545 7 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in personal injury or property damage. Gives useful tips, ...
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...part installation or repair of any component without the specific consent of purchase; Do not return products to our factory without Invacare's express written consent including, but not limited to the original purchaser/user of unauthorized parts or attachments; THE APPLICATION ... FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. This warranty 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 whom you may also have other legal ...
...part installation or repair of any component without the specific consent of purchase; Do not return products to our factory without Invacare's express written consent including, but not limited to the original purchaser/user of unauthorized parts or attachments; THE APPLICATION ... FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. This warranty 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 whom you may also have other legal ...
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... IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Contact Invacare/Carrier for further instruction. Part No 1110545 9 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare products. Check all parts for shipping damage and test before...
... IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Contact Invacare/Carrier for further instruction. Part No 1110545 9 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare products. Check all parts for shipping damage and test before...
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... any combination of the ten may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. 2 SAFETY ƽ WARNING Wheelchair User As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to meet many needs of the end user...
... any combination of the ten may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. 2 SAFETY ƽ WARNING Wheelchair User As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to meet many needs of the end user...
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... 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 2 SAFETY FOOTREST POSITION SEAT ANGLE BACK ANGLE SEATING SYSTEM CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION REAR WHEEL SIZE REAR WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION ... refer to the ✓ procedure to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair.
... 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 2 SAFETY FOOTREST POSITION SEAT ANGLE BACK ANGLE SEATING SYSTEM CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION REAR WHEEL SIZE REAR WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION ... refer to the ✓ procedure to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair.
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...with wheel locks. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving parts to tip over and cause bodily harm or damage to the wheelchair. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 12 Part No 1110545 DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move up or down between floors. Doing so... activities in several combinations in the seat. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of a wheelchair may tip over the top of the wheelchair. Wheel locks are reaching as this may cause the wheelchair to avoid injury. Operating Information To determine and establish your knees. Never leave an unoccupied...
...with wheel locks. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving parts to tip over and cause bodily harm or damage to the wheelchair. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 12 Part No 1110545 DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move up or down between floors. Doing so... activities in several combinations in the seat. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of a wheelchair may tip over the top of the wheelchair. Wheel locks are reaching as this may cause the wheelchair to avoid injury. Operating Information To determine and establish your knees. Never leave an unoccupied...
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... the seat positioning strap is on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as auto or aircraft safety belts. Part No 1110545 13 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair Anti-tippers MUST be observed when traversing ...surfaces, anti-tippers may not provide the same level of this wheelchair (you may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform when getting in the event of the wheelchair. ƽ 2 SAFETY WARNING Check all Allen screws that may...
... the seat positioning strap is on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as auto or aircraft safety belts. Part No 1110545 13 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair Anti-tippers MUST be observed when traversing ...surfaces, anti-tippers may not provide the same level of this wheelchair (you may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform when getting in the event of the wheelchair. ƽ 2 SAFETY WARNING Check all Allen screws that may...
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Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 14 Part No 1110545 Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for bodily injury and the warranty is void. 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 weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of 300 lbs. (136 kg). If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus.
Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 14 Part No 1110545 Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for bodily injury and the warranty is void. 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 weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of 300 lbs. (136 kg). If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus.
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Keep detent balls clean. 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 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.
Keep detent balls clean. 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 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.
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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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3.3 Typical Product Parameters FRAME TYPE SEAT WIDTH CAMBER WIDTH (add the inches listed in the chart to the wheelchair width to obtain the overall width of the wheelchair at the widest point) SEAT DEPTH SEAT-TO-FLOOR (APPROX) FRONT REAR BACK STYLE BACK HEIGHT FOOTREST 3 OVERVIEW Camber 0 Spoke 6-3/4 Composite 7 A-4 Tapered or "V" 12 to... 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
3.3 Typical Product Parameters FRAME TYPE SEAT WIDTH CAMBER WIDTH (add the inches listed in the chart to the wheelchair width to obtain the overall width of the wheelchair at the widest point) SEAT DEPTH SEAT-TO-FLOOR (APPROX) FRONT REAR BACK STYLE BACK HEIGHT FOOTREST 3 OVERVIEW Camber 0 Spoke 6-3/4 Composite 7 A-4 Tapered or "V" 12 to... 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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... based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with urethane tires, subtract 1/4" from the measurements listed above. Subtract one-half (1/2) pound for Titanium models. If the wheelchair is equipped with flat-free inserts. Part No 1110545 19 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 3 OVERVIEW *The seat-to tire wear.
... based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with urethane tires, subtract 1/4" from the measurements listed above. Subtract one-half (1/2) pound for Titanium models. If the wheelchair is equipped with flat-free inserts. Part No 1110545 19 Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 3 OVERVIEW *The seat-to tire wear.
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... this may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. This wheelchair has been designed to the user and passenger and damage the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 20 Part No 1110545 The techniques that carrying heavy objects...
... this may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. This wheelchair has been designed to the user and passenger and damage the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair 20 Part No 1110545 The techniques that carrying heavy objects...
