PROCEDURE 3 | UPHOLSTERY |
U P H O L S T E R Y
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Replacing Back Upholstery
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.
REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 1)
1. Remove one (1) armrest from the wheelchair.
Back Upholstery
Washer
Phillips
Screw
Washer
2.Cut the
3.Remove the two (2) phillips screws and washers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes.
4.Remove the two (2) hex screws, washers and locknuts thatsecureone(1)backcanetothewheelchairframe.
NOTE: It is necessary to remove only one (1) back cane to replace the back upholstery.
5.Pull the loose back cane out of the existing back upholstery.
6.Pull the existing back upholstery up and over the mounted back cane.
7.Installthenewbackupholsteryoverthemountedback cane.
8.Slide the loose back cane through the new back up- holstery.
WARNING
Tie Wrap Mounting Hole
Locknuts
Washer
Hex Screws
FIGURE 1 - REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY
The back canes MUST be securely fastened to the wheelchair frame BEFORE using the wheelchair.
9.Using the mounted back cane as a guide, reinstall the loose back cane to the wheelchair frame with the existing hex screws, washers and locknuts.
NOTE: Make sure the back canes are mounted to the same height.
10.Securely tighten the new back upholstery to the back canes with the two (2) phillips screws and washers.
11.Secure the bottom of the new back upholstery to the wheelchair frame with
12.Reinstall the armrest onto the wheelchair.
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