Invacare SX5 Recliner manual Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Figures 1, SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Section

SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT SECTION 9

Section 9 - Seat-to-Floor Height includes the following:

Changing Seat-To-Floor Height

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (FIGURES 1 AND 2)

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 com- bination of the seven (7) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size and front caster position. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

If changing the seat-to-floor height the correct anti-tippers MUST be ordered to maintain a 1-1/2 to 2-inch ground clearance.

1.Refer to one (1) of the following charts to determine mounting positions for front casters/forks and rear wheels for the desired obtainable seat-to-floor height:

A.ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE - FIGURE 1

B.RECLINER FRAME STYLE - FIGURE 2

2.Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to one (1) of the following procedures:

A.ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in SECTION 6 of this manual.

B.RECLINER FRAME STYLE - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in SECTION 10 of this manual.

3.If necessary, replace the front casters and forks with the casters and forks indicated in the chart. Refer to REPLACING FRONT CASTERS and INSTALLING/REPLAC- ING FORK ASSEMBLIES in SECTION 7 of this manual.

4.Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair in the mounting position indicated in the chart. Refer to one (1) of the following procedures.

A.ADULT/HEMI FRAME STYLE - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in SECTION 6 of this manual.

B.RECLINER FRAME STYLE - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in SECTION 10 of this manual.

5.Adjust anti-tippers according to NEW seat-to-floor height. Refer to ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS in SECTION 8 of this manual.

SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT

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