V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S
COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
After becoming familiar with the wheelchair’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase the child’s comfort, including seatback depth, angle, and height; footrest; leg rest length and angle; calf pad height and depth;
WARNING! Remove the occupant from the wheelchair before making any adjustments.
You may need the following to make comfort adjustments:
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Seat Depth Adjustment (Kids FAST)
To achieve proper seat depth, it may be necessary to adjust the position of the back canes. See figure 27.
For seat depth less than 7.5 in. (19.05 cm), back canes must be installed in position 1.
For seat depth from 7.5 in. to 9.5 in. (19.05 cm to 24.13 cm), back canes should be installed in position 2.
For seat depth greater than 9.5 in. (24.13 cm), back canes should be installed in position 3.
To adjust back cane position:
1.Remove shell assembly from mobility base.
2.Remove back and seat cushions.
3.Using a
4.Adjust back canes/lower back plate to desired position.
5.Reinstall bolts and tighten.
6.Reinstall cushions and reattach shell assembly to mobility base.
To adjust seat depth:
1.Detach hook and loop flap on rear of seat cushion.
2.Loosen the seat depth adjustment knob below the seat pan. See figure 28.
3.Loosen any accessories that prevent the seat pan from sliding.
4.Push or pull on the front of the seat, evenly on both sides, until the seat reaches the desired depth.
5.Tighten the seat depth adjustment knob and any accessories loosened in step 4. See figure 28.
LOWER |
| BACK |
BACK |
| CANE |
PLATE |
| BOLTS |
BOLTS |
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1 | 2 | 3 |
Figure 27. Kids FAST Back Cane Adjustment
SEAT DEPTH |
ADJUSTMENT KNOB |
Figure 28. Kids FAST Seat Depth Adjustment
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