SECTION 7—RECLINER
Replacing Recliner Tube
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.9.
1.Remove the mounting screw and locknut that secure the locking rod to the back tube mounting bracket.
2.Slide anti‐rattle up and off of locking rod.
3.If applicable, perform the following:
A.Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the attendant operated wheel lock to the recliner tube.
B.Slide the attendant operated wheel lock up and off of the locking rod.
4.Disconnect the lower cable assembly. Refer to Disconnecting/Connecting Lower Cable Assembly on page 61.
5.Remove locking rod from existing recliner tube.
6.Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 75.
7.Remove the shoulder bolt and locknut that secure the lower portion of the recliner tube to the wheelchair frame.
8.Secure lower portion of the new recliner tube to wheelchair frame with existing shoulder bolt and locknut. Securely tighten.
9.Install existing locking rod into new recliner tube.
10.If applicable, perform the following:
A.Slide the new attendant operated wheel lock down locking rod and onto the recliner tube.
B.Position the attendant operated wheel lock above the cutout in the recliner tube and tighten the bolt and locknut.
11.Reposition the anti‐rattle onto the recliner tube.
12.Re‐secure the locking rod to the back tube mounting bracket with the existing mounting screw and locknut. Securely tighten.
13.Reconnect lower cable assembly. Refer to Disconnecting/Connecting Lower Cable Assembly on page 61.
14.Reinstall the rear wheel. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 75.
15.If applicable, adjust the attendant operated wheel lock. Refer to Using/Adjusting the Wheel Locks in the ownerʹs manual, part number 1056953.
Part No. 1076155 | 69 | 9000 Series |