SECTION 7—RECLINER
Adjusting Seat Width
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.10 on page 73.
NOTE: When adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair, the back and seat upholstery, and spreader bar MUST be changed. If applicable, the headrest pillow and headrest upholstery MUST be changed as well.
1.If applicable, remove the headrest pillow. Refer to Replacing the Headrest Pillow in the ownerʹs manual, part number 1056953.
2.If applicable, remove the headrest upholstery. Refer to Replacing the Headrest/Back Upholstery in the ownerʹs manual, part number 1056953.
3.Remove the spreader bar. Refer to Storing/Replacing the Spreader Bar in the ownerʹs manual, part number 1056953.
4.Remove the existing back and seat upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to Replacing the Headrest/Back Upholstery and Replacing the Seat Upholstery in the ownerʹs manual, part number 1056953.
5.Remove the button screws and locknuts that secure the two (2) pivot links to the wheelchair frame and crossbraces.
6.Remove the two (2) button screws, locknuts and crossbrace saddle that secures the bottom of the crossbrace to the wheelchair frame. Repeat for other crossbrace.
7.Remove the hex screw, coved washers, washers and locknut that secure the two (2) crossbraces together. See Detail ʺBʺ of FIGURE 7.10.
NOTE: Make note of the orientation of the coved washers, washers and locknut for assembling the new crossbraces. See Detail ʺBʺ of FIGURE 7.10.
8.Assemble the two (2) new crossbraces with the existing hex screw, coved washers, washers and locknut. Securely tighten. Refer to Detail ʺBʺ of FIGURE 7.10 for hardware orientation.
9.Determine the correct pivot link and mounting hole to use with the desired seat width. Refer to the following chart.
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