Invacare 9000 XDT, 9000 XT, 9000XT Recliner, 9000 Series Seat and Back, Adjusting Back Angle

SECTION 3—SEAT AND BACK

SECTION 3—SEAT AND BACK

WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

The seat depth, back height/angle, seat angle, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, anti-tipper model, 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. Use extreme caution when using a new seating position.

Adjusting Back Angle

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1.

NOTE: This procedure applies to 9000 XT and 9000 SL adjustable back model wheelchairs only.

NOTE: Space saver arms DO NOT work with the adjustable angle back option.

1. Loosen, but DO NOT remove the pivot

screw and locknut that secures the back

angle bracket to the wheelchair frame.

Pivot Screw

Washer

Hex

Screw

Back Angle

Bracket

Locknut

Washer

Locknut

Wheelchair

Frame

2.	Remove the hex screw, washers and
	locknut that secure the back angle
	bracket to the wheelchair frame.
3.	Determine the mounting hole in the
	back angle bracket for the necessary
	back angle relative to the seat frame.
4.	Re‐install the back angle bracket to the
	wheelchair frame with the existing hex
	screw, washers and locknut. Securely
	tighten.
5.	Securely tighten the pivot screw and
	locknut loosened in STEP 1.
6.	Repeat STEPS 1‐5 for the opposite side
	of the wheelchair.

NOTE: Ensure both back angle brackets are adjusted to the same mounting position.

85°	85°	90°
	Back Angle	Back Angle
	Bracket	Bracket
95°	95°	100°
	Back Angle	Back Angle
	Bracket	Bracket

105°105°110°

Back Angle	Back Angle
Bracket	Bracket

FIGURE 3.1 Adjusting Back Angle

9000 Series 18 Part No. 1076155