Invacare Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs manual Pivot Link

SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK

2.Remove the four button screws and locknuts that secure the two pivot links to the wheelchair frame and crossbraces.

3.Remove the two button screws, locknuts and crossbrace saddle that secure the bottom of the crossbrace to the wheelchair frame. Repeat for other crossbrace.

4.Remove the hex screw, coved washers, washers and locknut that secure the two crossbraces together. Refer to Detail “B” of FIGURE 6.5.

5.Assemble the two new crossbraces together with the existing hex screw, coved washers, washers and locknut. Securely tighten. Refer to Detail “B” of FIGURE 6.5.

6.Determine the correct pivot link and mounting hole to use with the desired seat width. Refer to Detail “B” of FIGURE 6.4.

7.Secure the pivot links to the crossbraces and wheelchair frame with the four button screws and locknuts. Securely tighten.

NOTE: Position crossbrace saddle on wheelchair frame using the washer on the underside of the wheelchair frame as a reference. See Detail “A” of FIGURE 6.5 for proper positioning of the crossbrace saddle.

8.Reinstall the two button screws, locknuts and crossbrace saddle that secure the bottom of the new crossbrace to the wheelchair frame. Refer to Detail “B” of FIGURE 6.5 for hardware orientation. Repeat for opposite crossbrace. Securely tighten.

9.Install the new back and seat upholstery onto the wheelchair. Refer to Replacing Back Upholstery on page 41 and Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 41.

SEAT WIDTH	PIVOT LINK
16 - INCH	16-inch	18-inch
18 - INCH
	DO NOT USE
20 - INCH	I
	20-inch
	DO NOT USE

FIGURE 6.4 Lightweight and Standard Wheelchairs with Swingaway Front Riggings

Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 42 Part No. 1114811