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 your power chair’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort, such as seat height and angle, armrest angle, foot platform height and angle, and the con- troller’s position.
NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a Specialty Seat, Synergy Seat, or Synergy
WARNING! The center of gravity of your power chair was factory set to a position that meets the needs of the demographic majority of users. Your Quantum Rehab Provider has evaluated your power chair and made any necessary adjustments to suit your specific requirements. Do not change your seating configuration without first contacting Pride Mobility Products or your Quantum Rehab Provider.
WARNING! Some power chair components are heavy. You may need assistance to lift or carry them. Please refer to “Appendix I – Specifications” for specific component weights before you disassemble the power chair.
WARNING! Remove the occupant from the power chair before making any adjustments.
You may need the following to make comfort adjustments:
metric/standard hex key set
metric/standard socket set and ratchet
adjustable wrench
Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment
There are four steel towers that connect the seat to the power base. See figure 6. You can change the seat height to one of three positions by raising the seat tow- ers. If you raise or lower only one set of seat towers (front or rear), you can also change the seat base angle.
NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a power elevating seat, then you change the seat height through the controller or a switch.
To change the seat height:
1.Turn off the power to the controller.
2.Ensure the power chair is in drive mode. See figure 8.
3.Unplug the controller connector(s) from the electronics tray.
4.Flip up the seat latch safety. See figure 13.
5.Squeeze the seat latch and release the seat from the front trapeze bar.
6.Slide the seat forward and remove it from the power base.
7.Remove the retaining clip from each of the four seat towers. See figure 14.
8.Move the trapeze bars up or down to the desired height.
Figure 13. Seat Latch Safety (Disengaged)
TRAPEZE BARS
SEAT TOWERS | RETAINING CLIPS |
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Figure 14. Seat Height Adjustment
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