Invacare SX5 Recliner manual Adjusting Seat Depth Figure

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SECTION 5		SEAT AND BACK

ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH (FIGURE 4)

WARNING

The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of an anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the seven (7) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified techni- cian.

1.Remove the existing seat upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY in this section of the manual.

NOTE: If adjusting the seat depth of the wheelchair, the seat upholstery MUST be changed as well.

2.Remove the two (2) plug buttons from the ends of the crossbraces that are towards the front of the wheelchair.

NOTE: The two (2) plug buttons will be used in the ends of the seat extensions.

3.Install the two (2) seat extension tubes into the ends on the crossbraces. Line up the rear mounting hole of the seat extension tube with the second mounting hole from the end of the crossbrace.

4.Install the two (2) seat extension spacers onto the two (2) seat extension tubes.

5.Install the new seat upholstery onto the wheelchair. Make sure to line up the mounting holes in the seat extension tubes and seat extension spacers with the new seat upholstery. Refer to REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY in this section of the manual.

6.Install plug buttons into the ends of the seat extension spacers.

Phillips Screws

Seat Extension

Spacer

Seat Upholstery

Crossbrace

SECOND Mounting Hole From End

Plug Button	REAR Mounting Hole
Plug Button
	Seat Extension Tube

FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH

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Contents Tracer R SX5 Tracer R SX5 Recliner Tracer SX5 Table of Contents ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Special Notes Special NotesLocations LabelSpecifications SpecificationsSection General Guidelines Information for Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ AssistantsGeneral Guidelines To Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTSStability ALL Models Stability NON-RECLINER Models onlyGeneral Guidelines Section Stability Recliner Models only Operating InformationGeneral Guidelines Width Weight Weight TrainingWeight Limitation Tire PressureSAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stability and BalanceCoping with Everyday Obstacles Percentage of Weight Distribution Tipping Do not tip the wheelchair without assistanceMethod 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step TubeMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube Stairways ESCALATORS? SorryTransferring to and from Other Seats Unfolding and Folding the WheelchairUnfoldingfolding Tracer SX5 Recliner onlySafety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionSection Safety Inspection Maintenance Safety Precautions TroubleshootingMaintenance Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSafety Inspection Removing INSTALLING/REMOVING the Footrest FigureInstalling Front Riggings SectionFootrest Height Adjustment Figure Heel Loop Replacement FigureRAISING/LOWERING the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure Adjusting the Elevating Legrest AssemblyReplacing Using or Replacing FLIP-BACK Armrest FigureUsing ArmsAdjusting Armrest Height Figure Arms SectionSection Seat and Back Installing the Back Canes FigureSeat Backand InsideSeat and Back Section Replacing Back Upholstery FigureReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure Seat and BackAdjusting Seat Depth Figure Adjusting Seat DepthAdjusting the Seat Width Figure Pivot LinkDetail Detail BRear Wheels Section REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear WheelsPermanent Axles Figure Rear WheelsWheelsrear Detail a Locking Pins Detent PINQUICK-RELEASE Axles Figure Section Rear WheelsAdjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE AxleREPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBE Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim FigureFront Casters INSTALLING/REPLACING Fork Assemblies FigureFront Casters Section NON-RECLINER Wheelchairs Under 20-INCHES WideAdjusting Forks Figure CastersfrontSection Front Casters REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBE Replacing Front Casters FigureAnti LOCKSTIPPERS/WHEEL INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling the ANTI-TIPPERS Figures 1 Section ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LocksAdjusting the ANTI-TIPPERS Figure ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks SectionLocks Wheel Lock Adjustmentfigure Wheel Locks are not BrakesDetail a Wheel Lock Shoe ADULT/HEMI Frame Style Figure Recliner Frame Style Figure Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Figures 1SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Section SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightInch Front Casters To Heightfloor SeatSection SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Inch Front CastersRear Wheel Mounting Position Tracer SX Recliner Frame Style Inch Fork Mounting PositionsRecliner Operation Figure ReclinerSection Recliner Recliner Section Recliner OperationHeadrest Upholstery Replacing the Headrest Pillow FigureReplacing the HEADREST/BACK Upholstery Figure Back UpholsteryREMOVING/INSTALLING the Spreader BAR Figure Removing Installing the Spreader BARREMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear WheelsAdult Left Options SectionAdult Right Rear ViewInstalling the Seat Positioning Strap Figure Section OptionsInstalling the Crutch and Cane Carrier Figure Installing the Crutch and Cane CarrierInstalling the Telescoping I.V. ROD Figure Installing the Telescoping I.V. RODRepositioning the Upper Attachment Right Side Detail a Repositioning the Upper AttachmentLimited Warranty Made in Mexico

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