Invacare M71 manual Adjusting the Seat Height Figure, Section Adjusting Seat Assembly

SEAT ASSEMBLY

SECTION 5 ADJUSTING SEAT ASSEMBLY

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Adjusting The Seat Height

Adjusting The Seat Position

ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT (FIGURE 1)

NOTE: The M91 seat assembly can be adjusted to three (3) height positions in 1/2-inch increments.

NOTE: The M71 seat assembly can be adjusted to five (5) height positions in 1/2-inch increments.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to adjust the seat height. This procedure MUST be per- formed by a qualified technician.

Invacare recommends using a assistant when performing this procedure - otherwise injury or damage may result.

1.Tilt seat assembly BACK into the UP/OPEN position. Refer to TILTING THE SEAT ASSEMBLY in SECTION 3 of this owners manual.

NOTE: M71 ONLY - It is necessary to remove the front shroud to reach the locknuts securing the front seat posts to the base frame. Refer to the owner's manual shipped with wheelchair.

WARNING

The front seat posts and rear seat support assembly MUST be adjusted to the same height before use - otherwise injury or damage may result.

2.Perform the following on one (1) of the front seat posts at a time:

A.Remove the mounting screw and locknut securing one (1) of the front seat posts to the support tube.

B.Raise/lower the seat post to the desired height adjustment as shown in FIGURE 1.

C.Reinstall mounting screw and locknut securing the front seat post to the support tube. Securely tighten.

3.Repeat STEP 2 for the remaining front seat post.

NOTE: It may be necessary for an assistant to lift UP on the seat assembly while performing STEPS 4-7.

4.Remove the two (2) mounting screws and locknuts securing the rear seat support assembly to the support tube.

5.Raise/lower the rear seat support assembly to the desired height adjustment according to the chart in FIGURE 1.

6.Reinstall the two (2) mounting screws and locknuts securing the rear seat support assembly to the support tube. Securely tighten.

7.Tilt seat assembly FORWARD into the DOWN/CLOSED position. Refer to TILTING THE SEAT ASSEMBLY in SECTION 3 of this owners manual.

Power Tilt Only For M71 And M91. 24 Part No.1118362 Rev A

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