Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Replacing Back Upholstery, Replacing Seat Upholstery

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SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK

Replacing Back Upholstery

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.2.

1.Remove the eight mounting screws and washers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes.

2.Remove existing back upholstery from the back canes.

3.Securely tighten the new back upholstery to the back canes with the phillips screws and washers.

Washers

Back Upholstery

Mounting

Washers

Screws

FIGURE 6.2 Replacing Back Upholstery

Replacing Seat Upholstery

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.3.

1. Perform one of the following:

Mounting Screws

Lightweight/Standard wheelchairs: Remove the eight mounting screws and washers that secure the existing seat upholstery to the crossbraces.

Heavy Duty Wheelchair: Remove the ten mounting screws and washers that secure the existing seat upholstery to the crossbraces.

2.Remove the existing seat upholstery from the crossbraces.

3.Ensure positioning of seat positioning strap (if used). Refer to Installing the Seat Positioning Strap on page 59.

Seat

Upholstery

Wheelchair

Frame

Washers

NOTE: Lightweight/Standard wheelchair shown.

FIGURE 6.3 Replacing Seat Upholstery

4. Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-2.

Adjusting Seat Width

Lightweight and Standard Wheelchairs with Swingaway Front Riggings

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.4 on page 42 and FIGURE 6.5 on page 43.

NOTE: When adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair, the back and seat upholstery MUST be changed. If applicable, the headrest pillow and headrest upholstery MUST be changed as well.

1.Remove the existing back and seat upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to Replacing Back Upholstery on page 41 and Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 41.

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Contents Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Table of Contents Front Riggings Table of Contents Complete and mail the form on the next Register Your ProductCity State/Province Product Registration FormFold here Cut Along Line Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints Special NotesSpecial Notes Important Notice Label LocationTypical Product Parameters LightweightTypical Product Parameters Anti-Tippers General GuidelinesStability All Models Operating Information Tire Pressure Weight Limitation Weight TrainingStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs Coping With Everyday Obstacles Reaching and Leaning Backwards Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardTipping Do not tip the wheelchair without assistanceMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Method 1 Wheelchair With Step TubesStairways Transferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsUnfolding Unfolding and Folding WheelchairDo not allow upholstery to hang between the cross braces Folding WheelchairInspect/Adjust Initially Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGSafety Inspection Checklist Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Periodically TroubleshootingSuggested Maintenance Procedures MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Installing Installing/Removing Front RiggingsFront Riggings RemovingBolt-In-Place Height Adjusting Footplate HeightSpring Button Height Fixed Frame Fixed FrameInstalling Impact Guards/Calf Strap Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest AssemblyReplacing Heel Loop Installing Impact Guards/Calf StrapFootrest shown Arms UsingReplacing Removing/Installing ArmrestsRemoving Armrest Installing ArmrestSeat and Back Installing Back Canes Lightweight Wheelchair OnlyReplacing Seat Upholstery Adjusting Seat WidthReplacing Back Upholstery Pivot Link Seat and Back Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Standard Wheelchair with Fixed FrameRemoving Lower Mounting Hardware Removing Upper Mounting HardwarePivot Link Seat and Back Rear Wheels Removing/Installing Rear WheelsReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel TireFront Casters Installing/Replacing/Adjusting Front Casters and ForksInstalling/Replacing Front Casters and Forks Replacing Front Casters Adjusting ForksReplacing Front Casters Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/TubeANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippersInstalling Anti-Tippers Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers- Anti-Tipper Length Adjusting the Anti-TippersUsing Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks Using/Adjusting Disk Wheel LocksAdjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel LocksInstalling Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Installing Wheel Lock Shoe ExtensionsChanging Seat-to-Floor Height Seat to FloorHeight Mounting Position Standard and Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchairs Installing the Seat Positioning StrapOptions Lightweight Wheelchairs Options Options Limited Warranty Made in Mexico