Invacare PH904A, PHW93 manual Adjusting Trigger Release Cables, 14 to 20-Inch Wide Wheelchairs

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SECTION 7—TILT

7.When the seat reaches the desired angle, slow let go of the trigger release levers.

8.To lower the seat parallel with the floor, reverse the above sections.

Back Cane

Trigger Release

Lever

FIGURE 7.1 Engaging Tilt-In-Space

Adjusting Trigger Release Cables

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.2 on page 56.

14 to 20-Inch Wide Wheelchairs

WARNING

DO NOT adjust the trigger release cables while the cables are coiled up. The adjust- ment will be too tight when the cable is straightened and the gas cylinder will not lock and hold its position, possibly causing injury.

1.To adjust the left gas cylinder, squeeze the trigger release lever of the right cable assembly and try to tilt the wheelchair.

NOTE: The wheelchair should not tilt.

2.If the left side of the wheelchair tilts without squeezing the trigger release lever of the left cable assembly, perform the following steps:

A.Loosen the cable locking nut that secures the cable adjusting nut in place.

B.Turn cable adjusting nut one of two ways:

NOTE: If the cable is too loose, the tilt mechanism will not work.

WARNING

DO NOT over tighten the cable adjusting nut on the cable. Over tightening the cable adjusting nut on the cable WILL unlock the tilt mechanism, possibly causing injury.

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