Twist Release Cane Clamps
Quick Release Rail Clamps
Fixed Released Rail/Cane Clamps
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage before use. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Dealer for further instruction.
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for the safe installation and use of mounting hardware on seating sys- tems:
GENERAL WARNINGS
DO NOT install this equipment without first read- ingandunderstandingthisinstructionsheet. Ifyou are unable to understand these instructions, con- tact a healthcare professional, dealer or techni- cal personnel if applicable before attempting to install this equipment - otherwise, injury or dam- age may occur.
Ensure that the seat and back of the seating sys- tem are fixed to the wheelchair. A loose seat or back may lead to potentially dangerous situa- tions with positioning devices.
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
DO NOT install twist, quick, and fixed release clamps in any other locations than specified in this instruction sheet - otherwise, the seating sys- tem will not be secured properly to the wheel- chair and bodily injury may occur.
Ensure that ALL hardware is tight at ALL times.
HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART
NOTE: This chart is a general guideline for recommended mounting hardware.
HARDWARE CLAMPS
| With | Without |
| Growth Bracket | Growth Bracket |
BACK | Twist Release | Twist Release |
| (SEE FIGURE 1) | Fixed Release |
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| (SEE FIGURE 3) |
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SEAT | Quick Release | Quick Release |
| (SEE FIGURE 2) | Fixed Release |
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| (SEE FIGURE 4) |
PROCEDURE 1 - INSTALLING CLAMPS ON SEATING SYSTEMS WITH A GROWTH BRACKET
Twist Release Clamps For Back (FIGURE 1)
NOTE: Refer to INSTALLATION WARNING in the SAFETY SUMMARY before proceeding.
1.Make sure that the back mounting hooks are flush against the back canes.
2.Loosen socket screw that opens twist release clamp.
NOTE: There is a right and left twist release clamp. Make sure when installing that the socket screw adjustment is on the outside of the wheelchair frame.
3.Install the open end of the twist release clamp below the back mounting hook so that the locking mecha- nism rests on top of the back mounting hook.
4.Loosely tighten the socket screw.
5.Repeat STEPS 1- 4 for the other side.
6.Make sure both twist release clamps are flush against the back mounting hooks and that the locking mecha- nism rests on top of the back mounting hooks.
7.Torque socket screw to 75 - inch pounds.
8.Once twist release mounting clamps are secured, do one (1) of following:
A.Refer to QUICK RELEASE CLAMPS FOR SEAT in PROCEDURE 1 of this instruction sheet.
B.RefertoUSING CLAMPS inthisinstructionsheet. Locking Mechanism
Twist Release
Cane Clamp
Socket Screw
Inside
Back Cane Back
Mounting
Hook
Seat Rail
FIGURE 1- TWIST RELEASE CLAMPS FOR BACK
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