Invacare 1026793 manual Adjusting the Back Height

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SECTION 5—BACK

SECTION 5—BACK

WARNING

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

Adjusting the Back Height

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.

NOTE: There are four (4) height ranges of back canes available - 14-18-inches (10°bend and straight back canes), 10-14-inches (sportster without push handles), 12-16-inches (straight with push handles) and 20-inches (10°bend with push handles).

NOTE: The back height of the 20-inch back cane is not adjustable. The following steps refer to 14- 18-inch, 10-14-inch and 12-16-inch back canes only.

1.Remove the two (2) back height adjustment screws and locknuts that secure the two

(2) back canes to the wheelchair frame.

2.Reposition the back canes to one (1) of five (5) height adjustment holes (FIGURE 5.1).

NOTE: Both back canes should be adjusted to the same adjustment hole.

3.Reinstall the two (2) back height adjustment screws and locknuts that secure the back canes to the wheelchair frame.

Back Upholstery

Back Cane

 

Back

 

Cane

 

Back Height

 

Adjustment Screw

 

 

HOLE

 

1

 

2

 

3

NOTE: Holes numbered for reference only.

4

(There are no numbers on the wheelchair frame

5

or back canes.)

FIGURE 5.1 Adjusting the Back Height

Wheelchair

Frame

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