Invacare DLX, SX Recliner, Tracer Titan manual Assembling the Back Cane to the Wheelchair Figure

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PROCEDURE 3	SEAT AND BACK

S E A T

A N D

B A C K

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Assembling The Back to the Wheelchair Replacing the Slip-on Back Upholstery Replacing the Screw-on Back Upholstery Replacing Seat Upholstery

Adjusting Seat Depth

Adjusting Seat Width

WARNING

After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair.

ASSEMBLING THE BACK CANE TO THE WHEELCHAIR (FIGURE 1)

1.Remove the attaching hardware from the bottom of the back canes.

2.Insert the two (2) back canes into the two (2) mounting holes in the wheelchair frame.

3.Position the mounting hardware through the wheelchair frame and back canes as shown in FIGURE 1.

4.Securely tighten the attaching hardware. Torque to 170-inch pounds.

Hex Screw

(Torque toBack Cane

170-inch pounds)

Coved

Washer

Wheelchair

FrameLocknut

Coved Washer

REPLACING THE SLIP-ON BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 2)

1.Remove the two (2) phillips screws and washers that securetheexistingbackupholsterytothebackcanes.

2.Remove the screw, coved washers and locknut that secure one (1) back cane to the wheelchair frame.

NOTE: It is necessary to remove only one (1) back cane to replace the back upholstery.

3.Pull the loose back cane out of the existing back upholstery.

4.Pull the existing back upholstery up and over the mounted back cane.

5.Install the new back upholstery over the mounted back cane.

6.Slide the loose back cane through the new back upholstery.

7.Secure the back cane to the wheelchair frame with the hex screw, coved washers and locknut. Torque to 170-inch pounds.

8.Secure the new back upholstery to the back canes with the existing Phillips screws and washers.

Back Cane

Phillips Washer

Screws

Back

UpholsteryWasher

Phillips

Screws

FIGURE 2 - REPLACING THE SLIP-ON BACK

UPHOLSTERY

REPLACING SCREW-ON BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 3)

FIGURE 1 - ASSEMBLING THE BACK CANE 1.	Remove the phillips screws and washers that se-
TO THE WHEELCHAIR	cure the existing back upholstery to the back canes.
2.	Securely tighten the new back upholstery to the back
	canes with the phillips screws and washers.

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Contents Tracer R SX Tracer R SX Recliner Tracer R Titan Tracer R DLX I N G Table of Contents Special Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning StrapsSafety Summary Operating InformationTo Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Percentage of Weight DistributionStability and Balance Coping with Everyday ObstaclesREACHING, Leaning Backwards REACHING, Leaning Bending ForwardFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair Tipping Tipping Curbs Method 1 WheelchairWithout Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesStairways Transferring to and from Other SeatsFolding and Unfolding the Wheelchair OpeningRecliner Models ClosingSpecifications I F I C a T I O N ST I O N S Safety Inspection Checklist Initially Inspect Adjust Weekly Monthly PeriodicallyTroubleshooting MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSwingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Figure Heel Loop Replacement FigureSwingaway Footrest Assembly Installation Figure Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation Figure Adjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly FigureWhelchairs Equipped With Height Adjustment Knobs Figure Adjusting Armrest Height Adjustable Height Arms onlyWheelchairs Equipped With Height Adjustment Levers Figure Using or Replacing FLIP-BACK Armrest Figure UsingRemoving or Replacing Armrest Figure ReplacingReplacing SCREW-ON Back Upholstery Figure Assembling the Back Cane to the Wheelchair FigureReplacing the SLIP-ON Back Upholstery Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery Figure Adjusting Seat Depth FigureAdjusting Seat Width Figure Tracer DLX Built Before March 13 Permanent Axles Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear WheelsQuick-Release Axles Figure Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBEAdjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBE Front Caster Mounting Adjustments FigureAdjusting The Anti-tippers Figure INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling The Anti-tippers Figures 1 Wheel Lock Adjustment Figure Wheel Lock AdjustmentProcedure SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Recliner Frame Style Recliner Operation Figure C L I N E RReplacing the HEADREST/BACK Upholstery Replacing the Headrest Pillow FigureHeadrest Upholstery Figure Back Upholstery FigureRemoving REMOVING/INSTALLING the Spreader BAR FigureInstalling REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear WheelsInstalling the Amputee Bracket Figure Installing the Amputee BracketSafety and Maintenance Installing the Seat Positioning Strap FigureInstalling the Crutch and Cane Carrier Figure Installing the Telescoping I.V. ROD MountingRepositioning The Upper Attachment Figure Repositioning the Upper MountPage Limited Warranty Tracer DLXOne Invacare Way