I V . A S S E M B L Y
V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S
Power Seat Option Installation
Your power chair may be equipped with the power seat option. While the seat itself may be any one of the styles offered for this model, the way the seat base attaches to the power base is different.
To install the power seat:
l. Align the post on the bottom of the power seat base over the hole in the power seat actuator.
2. Slide the post into the actuator and push the friction lock lever forward.
3. Connect the power seat cable to the power base.
4. Tilt the seat back and slide the rear extension onto the power seat base.
5. Lower the front extrusion onto the power seat base until the seat locks into place.
6. Flip down the seat latch safety.
7. Install the controller.
NOTE: Refer to V. “Comfort Adjustments” for more information on controller installation and adjustment.
WIRE TIES 
Figure 13. Controller Routed on a Contour Seat
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 controller position. If your power chair is equipped with power positioning options, refer to the information supplied in supplemental manuals or contact your Quantum Rehab Provider.
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 adjust- ments:
metric/standard socket set and ratchet adjustable wrench
thread lock
Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment |
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You can change the seat height to one of four positions |
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rear trapeze bars. If you raise or lower only one trapeze |
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bar (front or rear), you can also change the seat base | Figure 15. Seat Height Adjustment - Seat Latch Safety |
angle (dump). |
To change the seat height:
1. Turn off the power to the controller.
FRICTION LOCK
LEVER
POWER SEAT
ACTUATOR
Figure 14. Power Seat Actuator
2. Loosen the rear shroud fasteners and remove the rear shroud. See figure 6.
3. Disconnect the controller connector(s) from the power base. See figure 7.
4. Flip up the seat latch safety. See figure 15.
5. Squeeze the seat latch and release the seat from the front trapeze bar. See figure 15.
6. Slide the seat forward and remove it from the power base. 7. Loosen the screws that attach the trapeze bars to the
seat posts. See figure 16.
8. Remove the retaining clips that secure the seat posts to the power base. See figure 16.
9. Move the trapeze bars up or down to the desired height.
10. Reinstall the retaining clips from step 8.
11. Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply thread lock.
12. Reinstall each screw into the trapeze bars and tighten.
13. Reinstall the seat and flip down the seat latch safety. 14. Reconnect the controller connector(s) to the power base. 15. Reinstall the rear shroud and tighten the fasteners.
SCREWS | TRAPEZE BARS |
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SEAT POSTS | SEAT POSTS |
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| RETAINING |
| CLIPS |
RETAINING |
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CLIPS |
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Figure 16. Seat Height Adjustment - Trapeze Bars
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