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 width, armrest angle and height, foot platform height and angle, and controller position.
NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a Specialty Seat, Synergy Seat, or
WARNING! If your power chair was configured by your Quantum Rehab Specialist, please consult your healthcare professional before changing the seat position or making any adjustment that may degrade your power chair’s performance and safety by changing its center of gravity.
WARNING! Some power chair components are heavy. You may need assistance to lift or carry them. Please refer to the specifications table 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
!metric/standard hex key set
Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment
You can change the seat height to one of four positions by raising the front and rear trapeze bars. If you raise or lower only one trapeze bar (front or rear), you can also change the seat base angle (dump).
To change the seat height:
1.Turn off the power to the controller.
2.Loosen the rear shroud fasteners and remove the rear shroud cover. 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 11.
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.Loosen the screws that attach the trapeze bars to the seat posts. See figure 12.
8.Remove the retaining clips that secure the seat posts to the power base. See figure 12.
9.Move the trapeze bars up or down to the desired height.
| SCREWS | TRAPEZE BARS |
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SEAT POSTS |
| RETAINING CLIPS |
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Figure 12.Trapeze Bar Adjustment
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