Invacare A-4 Series Handbuch

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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A-4 2Part No. 1110545

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT 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 - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY

RESULT.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Part No. 1110545 3A-4

CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 5

LABEL LOCATIONS ........................................................................... 6

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 7

SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES .................................................. 8

STABILITY ...................................................................................................................................................... 8

OPERATING INFORMATION................................................................................................................. 9

TIRE PRESSURE ......................................................................................................................................... 10

WEIGHT TRAINING ............................................................................................................................... 10

WEIGHT LIMITATION ........................................................................................................................... 10

SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ........................................................................................ 11

SECTION 2 - SAFETY INSPECTION .................................................. 17

SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST .................................................................................................... 17

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................ 18

MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................... 18

SECTION 3 - UPHOLSTERY .............................................................. 20

UNFOLDING/FOLDING THE BACK ................................................................................................. 20

REMOVING/INSTALLING STANDARD BACK UPHOLSTERY.................................................. 21

AD USTABLE TENSION BACK UPHOLSTERY............................................................................... 22

SEAT UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................ 23

SECTION 4 - FRAME ....................................................................... 24

BACK ANGLE AD USTMENT .............................................................................................................. 24

BACK HEIGHT AD USTMENT ............................................................................................................ 26

REAR SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT AD USTMENT .......................................................................... 27

REPLACING SEAT FRAME..................................................................................................................... 28

OPENING/CLOSING CAMBER CLAMPS ......................................................................................... 30

DETERMINING TOE IN/TOE OUT .................................................................................................... 31

AD USTING TOE IN/TOE OUT .......................................................................................................... 32

AD USTING THE AXLE TUBE ............................................................................................................. 34

REPOSITIONING CAMBER INSERTS (AD USTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER) ..................... 36

AD USTING WHEELBASE LENGTH (AD USTING CENTER OF GRAVITY) ........................ 38

AD USTING WHEELBASE WIDTH .................................................................................................... 39

REPLACING AXLE TUBE ....................................................................................................................... 40

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CONTENTS

SECTION 5 - HEELS ...................................................................... 42

REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS ....................................................................................... 42

AD USTING QUICK-RELEASE AXLE................................................................................................ 43

INSTALLING QUAD-RELEASE AXLE ............................................................................................... 43

AD USTING THE QUAD-RELEASE HANDLE IN AND/OR OUT............................................. 44

REMOVING THE PLAY FROM THE REAR WHEELS ..................................................................... 44

REPAIRING/REPLACING REAR WHEEL TIRE/TUBE .................................................................... 45

HANDRIM REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................................. 45

WHEEL LOCK AD USTMENT/REPLACEMENT ............................................................................. 46

REPLACING/AD USTING CASTERS .................................................................................................. 46

REPLACING FORKS ................................................................................................................................ 47

AD USTING CASTER HEIGHT ............................................................................................................ 48

AD USTING FRONT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT .......................................................................... 49

SECTION 6 - FOOTREST .................................................................. 56

FOOTREST REPLACEMENT/AD USTMENT.................................................................................... 56

SECTION 7 - ANTI-TIPPERS ............................................................ 58

ANTI-TIPPER AD USTMENT/REPLACEMENT ................................................................................ 58

SECTION 8 - ARMS ......................................................................... 60

INSTALLING THE T-ARM SOCKETS................................................................................................. 60

INSTALLING/REMOVING T-ARMS .................................................................................................... 61

AD USTING THE T-ARMS..................................................................................................................... 62

AD USTING T-ARM TRANSFER ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS ........................................ 65

REPLACING THE T-ARM LOCKING LEVER ................................................................................... 66

INSTALLING THE HALF ARM SOCKET ........................................................................................... 67

AD USTING HALF ARM HEIGHT .......................................................................................................67

LIMITED ARRANTY ..................................................................... 68

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WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe

practices which could result in personal in ury or property damage.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO

CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of

wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the

type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her

healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING

STRAPS

Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any

kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not

approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in

a moving vehicle of any type.

It is Invacares position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into

appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints

made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any

wheelchair transportation systems.

AS REGARDS TO RESTRAINTS - SEAT /CHEST POSITIONING STRAPS - IT

IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEAT/CHEST

POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION

OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN

THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.

SPECIAL NOTES

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LABEL LOCATIONS

Refer to Owner's Manual

for proper anti-tipper

setting. 1085379

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 diameter

of the axle bushing for a positive lock. Keep

detent balls clean.

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SPECIFICATIONS

* 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 /4-inch from the measurements listed

above. All heights are measured with properly inflated new tires. These heights can vary + /4-inch due

to tire wear.

INVACARE A-4

Frame Type: Tapered or "V"

Seat Width: 12 to 22-inches

Camber Width: Camber (in degrees) 036912

Add the inches listed in the

chart to the wheelchair width Rear Wheel Type:

to obtain the overall width Sp ke 6-3/4 8 10 12-1/4 14-1/4

of the wheelchair at the C mp site 8-1/4 10-1/4 12-1/2 14-1/2

widest point.

Seat Depth: 14 to 22-inches

Seat-t -Fl r (appr x.)*

Fr nt: 1 to 21-inches - in 1-inch increments

Rear: P ssible Rear Seat-t -Fl r Rear Wheel Size

14-1/2 to 19-inches 22-inch

15-1/2 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)

F trest: 5-inch Adjustable Height, Adjustable Angle or Tubular

Side Wheel Clearance: 1/2 to 2-1/2-inches (1-inch Standard)

Rear Axle: Quick-Release, Quad-Release

Rear Wheel Camber

Single: Custom - 0°, 3°, 6°, 9° and 12°

Dual: Custom - 0° and 3°, 0° and 6°, 0° and 9°, 3° and 6°, 3° and 9°,

3° and 12°, 6° and 9°, 6° and 12°, 9° and 12°

Rear Wheels: 22 or 24-inch Composite, Spoke or Spinergy

(24-inch Spoke Standard)

26-inch Spoke or Spinergy, 559mm Spoke or 00C Spoke

Handrims: Aluminum Welded Tab (Standard), Plastic Coated or Projections

Wheel L cks: High Mount (Standard), Low Mount or Hideaway Undermount

Caster Size: 3-inch Rollerblade, 4 or 5-inch Soft Roll, 5-inch Urethane,

6-inch ("V" Front Only) Urethane or 6-inch Semi-Pneumatic

Seat Cushi n: 2 or 3-inch

Back Uph lstery: U240 Black (standard) or Adjustable Tension

Arms (Opti nal): Half (Swingaway Padded) or "T"

Weight: 22 pounds

Shipping Weight (appr x): 34 pounds - 15 x 15 seat frame with complete package

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SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Section 1 - General Guidelines includes the following:

Stability

Operating Information

Weight Training

Weight Limitation

Safety Handling of Wheelchairs

STABILITY

STABILITY WARNINGS

The position of the footrest, seat angle, back angle, seating system/

upholstery, caster size and position, rear wheel size and position, use of

anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of

the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the ten (10)

may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. EXTREME care MUST

be taken when changing the stability of the wheelchair.

To maintain maximum stability, the rear wheels should be left in the factory

setting. Moving the rear wheels forward causes 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.

F trest P siti n

Seat Angle

Back Angle

Seating System

Caster Size

Caster P siti n

Rear Wheel Size

Rear Wheel P siti n

Anti-Tippers

User C nditi n

NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the

procedure that is checked (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.

F trest P siti n üüN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ü

Seat Angle üüüN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ü

Back Angle N/A üüN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ü

Seating System/Uph lstery üüü N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ü

Caster Size N/A N/A N/A üü üü üN/A

Caster P siti n N/A N/A N/A N/A üüüüN/A

Rear Wheel Size N/A N/A N/A üü üü üN/A

Rear Wheel P siti n N/A N/A N/A üü ü üüN/A

Anti-Tippers N/A N/A N/A N/A üü üü ü

User C nditi n üüüüüü üü ü

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SECTION 1GENERAL GUIDELINES

GENERAL GUIDELINES

OPERATING INFORMATION

WARNING

To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending,

reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence

of a qualified health professional BEFORE attempting active use of the

wheelchair.

All service and ad ustments should be performed while the wheelchair is

unoccupied.

DO NOT attempt to reach ob ects if you have to move forward in the seat.

DO NOT attempt to reach ob ects if you have to pick them up from the

floor by reaching down between your knees.

DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your

center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.

DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are

reaching as the wheelchair may tip over.

DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious

bodily in ury 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 the axle tube. The camber inserts will not be securely tightened in the

axle tube resulting in possible in ury to the user or damage to the

wheelchair.

WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving

wheelchair with the wheel locks.

Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution

should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Align both casters parallel with

the ob ect you are transferring onto. When transferring to and from the

wheelchair, ALWAYS ENGAGE BOTH WHEEL LOCKS.

DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.

DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°.

DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil

film.

DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause

your wheelchair to turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the

wheelchair.

DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized

by Invacare.

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WARNING (CONTINUED)

DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable)

parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair

may result in in ury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.

Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times. Inasmuch as the ANTI-

TIPPERS are an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without

the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers

as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

DO NOT use the footplate as a platform when getting in or out of the

wheelchair.

ALWAYS 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 the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard 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 recommends ordering the

handrims as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

TIRE PRESSURE

WARNING

DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.).

DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may

cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.

Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by a

qualified technician.

WEIGHT TRAINING

WARNING

Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight

training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or

tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said

wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall NOT be liable for

bodily in ury and the warranty will be voided immediately.

WEIGHT LIMITATION

WARNING

The Invacare A-4 wheelchair has a weight limitation of 300 lbs. (136 kg.).

SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES

GENERAL GUIDELINES

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