Invacare 96-100 C K, Procedure Back, Replacing Back Upholstery, FOLDING/UNFOLDING the Back Figure

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PROCEDURE 3

BACK

 

 

 

B A C K

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Folding/Unfolding the Back

Replacing Back Upholstery

Adjusting the Back Height

Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Cane

Changing the Back Angle

Repositioning the Back (Changing Seat Depth)

Repositioning Back for 2 or 3-Inch Seat Cushion - Recliners Only

Replacing Folding Push Handle - Recliners Only

Installing and Removing a Seating System

WARNING

After adjustments and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened.

REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY

NOTE: If the back upholstery HEIGHT is being changed, the back canes may also have to be changed. Refer to ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT in this section of the manual.

Standard Back Upholstery (FIGURE 2)

1.Remove the two (2) phillips screws and washers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes.

2.Remove the hex screw and locknut that secure one

(1) back cane to the wheelchair frame.

NOTE: It is necessary to remove only one (1) back cane to replace the back upholstery.

3.Pull the loose back cane out of the existing back upholstery.

4.Pull the existing back upholstery up and over the mounted back cane.

5.Install the new back upholstery over the mounted back cane.

FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK (FIGURE 1)

WARNING

Make sure the back is locked securely BEFORE using the wheelchair - otherwise injury can occur.

NOTE: The following procedure is for non-recliner wheelchairs only.

1.Pull the actuator of the locking mechanism up to- wards the top of the wheelchair.

2.While holding the actuator of the locking mechanism, push the back down.

NOTE: The back can be pushed towards the ante- rior (front) or the posterior (rear) of the wheelchair depending on need.

3.To lock the back into place, pull up until there is an audible click.

4.Push on the back to make sure it is locked in place.

Back Cane

Actuator

FIGURE 1 - FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK

6.Slide the loose back cane through the new back upholstery.

7.Secure the back cane to the wheelchair frame with the hex screw and locknut.

8.Secure the new back upholstery to the back canes with the existing phillips screws and washers.

Back Upholstery

Washers

Phillips

Screws

Remove Back Cane

FIGURE 2 - REPLACING STANDARD BACK

UPHOLSTERY

Adjustable Back Upholstery

INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE BACK

UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 3).

1.Remove the existing back upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to REPLACING STANDARD BACK UPHOLSTERY in this section of the manual.

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Contents Allegro Special Notes Special NotesTable of Contents Safety Summary Safety SummarySafety Summary Recliner Option onlySAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stairways Transferring to and from Other SeatsPercentage of Weight Distribution Unoccupied OccupiedNON-RECLINERS ReclinersFolding and Unfolding Wheelchair SAFETY/HANDLING Functional Reach from a WheelchairBending Forward Recliners only Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs Unfolding FoldingSling Seat Model Wheelchairs Folding Solid Seat Model WheelchairsFeatures FeaturesA T U R E S Specifications SpecificationsPackaging HandlingC K a G I N G N D L I N GSafety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Check ListMaintenance TroubleshootingI N T E N a N C E Procedure Front Riggings Installing Footrests FigureAdjusting Footrest Height Pivot Slide Tube Height Adjustment FigureInstalling 3-INCH Extension Figure Installing Elevating Legrests FigureProcedure Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsAdjusting Calfpads INSTALLING/ADJUSTING Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP FootplatesInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates Figure Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment FigureOptional Footrest Accessories Replacing Sector Block FigureFLIP-UP Footplates Figure Aluminum or Composite Footplates FigureInstalling Procedure ArmsM S Adjusting the T Arms RemovingHeight Figure Width FigureArm Sockets Figure Reposition the arm tube on the T arm postArm Hex Screws Washers Arms Procedure Replacing the Locking Lever T Arms FigureTop Middle Bottom Side Arm Guard Socket Screws Bottom ClampInstalling/Height Adjustment Figure Using FigureCorresponding Arm Adjustment to Back Angle Figures 10 Adjustment ReplacementAngled Portion Cantilever Arm Locking Mechanism Actuator Apply LoctiteInstalling Fabric Clothing Guards Figure Adjusting Conventional Arm HeightInstalling Rigid Side Guards Figure Removing Conventional ArmsRear Arm Sockets Figure Replacing Armrest Pads FigureFront Arm Sockets Figure Procedure Back Installing Adjustable Back Upholstery FigureC K Replacing Back UpholsteryReplacing Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure Adjustable Tension StrapsBack Upholstery Cover WHY USE Adjustable Back Upholstery a Clinical DiscussionBack upholstery cover is designed for three 3 reasons Adjusting the Back Height Adjustable Height Backs FigureRecliner Back Upholstery Figure Recliner Headrest Upholstery FigureSlowly remove the two 2 backs canes from the wheelchair Fixed Height Backs FigureBack Cane Hex Bolt Washer Back Angle Plate Locknut Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Cane Figure Changing the Back Angle Repositioning the Back Changing Seat DepthBack Plate Non-Recliners FigureBack Angle Plate Hex Bolt Locknut Wheelchair Frame Washer Recliners FigureRecliner Brackets Installing and Removing a Seating SystemReplacing Folding Push Handle Recliners only Figure A T SeatCHANGING/REPOSITIONING Seat Rails Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureProcedure Seat Repositioning the Crossbraces FigureChanging Seat Width Standard Folding Frames FigureFor installation of new Pivot LinkCrossbraces Folding Frames Without Seat Rails FigureRigid Frames Figure Hex Bolt Seat Width HolesCrossmembers Wheelchair Frame Washer Hex Screws Casters S T E R SReplacing Front Fork Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBE CastersInline Caster Headtubes Figure Offset Caster Headtubes FigureCaster Headtube Mounting Adjustments Figure Height AdjustmentRepositioning the Caster Headtubes Inline Caster Headtube Hardware OffsetDust Release Detent Pin Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureCover Headtube Locknut Cap Spacer Fork Stem Hex Screw REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels Figure Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle FigureA R Rear WheelsInstalling the QUAD-RELEASE Axle Figure Adjusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle FigureJusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle And/or OutHandrim Replacement Figure Removing the Play From the Rear WheelsSpoke Rear Wheels Phillips Bolt HandrimInstalling Projection Handrims Composite Rear Wheels FigureComposite Rim Locknut Spoke Rear Wheels FigureREPAIRING/REPLACING Rear Wheel TIRE/ Tube Adjusting the Wheelbase Length FigureJam Nuts Shortening ForwardAdjusting the Wheelbase Width Figure Adjusting Rear Wheel Height FigureAxle Mounting PlateAdjusting the Wheel Locks Figure Wheel Lock Extension Handle Installation FigureE E L K S E R S Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSProcedure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSAdjusting the Anti-Tippers Figure Installing the Anti-Tippers FigureREPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT ReclinerRecliner Operation Figures 1 Folding/Unfolding the WheelchairInstalling New Recliner Cables Actuator Housing Cable Locking NutRecliner Trigger Release LeverReplacing the GAS Cylinders Figure Must Look TOO LOWLike this Steps 1, 5Adjusting the GAS Cylinders Figure Trigger Release Lever Cable Locking Nut AdjustingSqueeze the handles to extend the new gas cylinders Detail B Must Look TOO LOWSEAT-TO-FLOOR SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height DeterminationMinus EqualsChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Procedure SEAT-TO-FLOORStandard MULTI-POSITION Axle Plate A T Lower Inline Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightsFrame Offset Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights A T P T H Seat Depth Determination FigureChanging Seat Depth Seat DepthSeat Depth Checklist Seat DepthA T P T LeftRight Rear Mounting HoleApproximate 2-inch gap A T P T Inch Right A T P T H Page Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyR R a N T Y One Invacare Way Technical Support
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