Invacare Powered Seating manual Adjusting the Back Angle

SECTION 8—SEAT

SECTION 8—SEAT

WARNING

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

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately.

Adjusting the Back Angle

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.1.

1.Loosen, but DO NOT remove, the two lower hex screws securing the cane brackets to the back canes.

2.Remove the two upper hex screws, washers and locknuts securing the cane brackets to the back canes.

3.Align the upper mounting holes in the back canes with the desired mounting holes in the cane brackets (Detail “A”).

4.Install the two upper hex screws, washers and locknuts to secure the cane brackets to the back canes.

5.Torque the locknuts to 13 ft-lbs.

DETAIL “A” - CANE

BRACKET MOUNTING

HOLES

95° 85°

90°

105°

100°

Back Cane

Locknut

Cane Bracket

Washer

Upper Hex

Screw

Lower Hex

Screw

FIGURE 8.1 Adjusting the Back Angle

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