Invacare 1061057, 96-100 Replacing Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure, Adjustable Tension Straps

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BACK

PROCEDURE 3

2.Slide each section (anchor loop/adjuster strap) of the adjustable back upholstery with the grommet hole facing the rear of the wheelchair.

3.Secure the adjustable back upholstery to the back posts with the mounting screws.

NOTE: Clean the upholstery with warm water and mild detergent to remove superficial soil.

WARNING

After the adjustable back upholstery has been posi- tioned to the end-users individual needs, the fas- tening straps MUST be securely fastened BEFORE applying the back upholstery cover. The adjustable back should be checked whenever entering the wheelchair to ensure that the fastening straps are securely fastened.

4.Slip adjuster straps through corresponding anchor loops and adjust the back upholstery. Secure with the fastening straps.

5.Secure the back upholstery cover (fastening strap) to the back of the adjustable back upholstery (fas- tening strap).

6.Flip the back upholstery cover over the adjustable back upholstery and secure the fastening straps to the front of the adjustable back upholstery.

7.Lay the front portion of the back upholstery cover on the seat upholstery.

8.Adjust the slack in the back upholstery cover and then secure to the seat upholstery.

Fastening Strap

Back Upholstery Cover

Fastening Strap

Frame

Back Upholstery

Anchor Loops

Mounting Screws

Back Upholstery Adjuster Straps

FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING/REPLACING ADJUSTABLE BACK UPHOLSTERY

REPLACING ADJUSTABLE BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 3).

1.Lift up on the existing back upholstery cover and remove the cover from the wheelchair.

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

3.Slide each section (anchor loop/adjuster strap) of the existing adjustable back upholstery off of the back canes.

4.Slide each section (anchor loop/adjuster strap) of the new adjustable back upholstery with the grom- met hole facing the rear of the wheelchair.

5.Secure new adjustable back upholstery to the back posts with the two (2) phillips screws and washers.

WARNING

After the adjustable back upholstery has been posi- tioned to the end-users individual needs, the fas- tening straps MUST be securely fastened BEFORE applying the back upholstery cover. The adjustable back should be checked whenever entering the wheelchair to ensure that the fastening straps are securely fastened.

6.Slip adjuster straps through corresponding anchor loops and adjust the back upholstery. Secure with the fastening straps.

7.Secure the new back upholstery cover (fastening strap) to the back of the new adjustable back up- holstery (fastening strap).

8.Flip the new back upholstery cover over the new adjustable back upholstery and secure the fas- tening straps to the front of the new adjustable back upholstery.

9.Lay the front portion of the new back upholstery cover on the seat upholstery.

10.Adjust the slack in the new back upholstery cover and then secure to the seat upholstery.

THE ADJUSTABLE TENSION STRAPS.

The straps can be adjusted at various levels of ten- sion to accommodate individual end-users. In a typi- cal scenario, the bottom two (2) straps can be ad- justed tightly to support and/or assist the extensor muscles.

B A C K

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Contents Allegro Special Notes Special NotesTable of Contents Safety Summary Safety SummaryRecliner Option only Safety SummarySAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Transferring to and from Other Seats StairwaysUnoccupied Occupied Percentage of Weight DistributionNON-RECLINERS ReclinersBending Forward SAFETY/HANDLING Functional Reach from a WheelchairFolding and Unfolding Wheelchair Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs Unfolding Folding Recliners onlySling Seat Model Wheelchairs Folding Solid Seat Model WheelchairsA T U R E S FeaturesFeatures Specifications SpecificationsHandling PackagingC K a G I N G N D L I N GSafety Inspection Check List Safety Inspection ChecklistI N T E N a N C E TroubleshootingMaintenance Installing Footrests Figure Procedure Front RiggingsAdjusting Footrest Height Pivot Slide Tube Height Adjustment FigureInstalling Elevating Legrests Figure Installing 3-INCH Extension FigureProcedure Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsINSTALLING/ADJUSTING Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplates Adjusting CalfpadsInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates Figure Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment FigureReplacing Sector Block Figure Optional Footrest AccessoriesFLIP-UP Footplates Figure Aluminum or Composite Footplates FigureM S Procedure ArmsInstalling Removing Adjusting the T ArmsHeight Figure Width FigureArm Hex Screws Washers Reposition the arm tube on the T arm postArm Sockets Figure Replacing the Locking Lever T Arms Figure Arms ProcedureTop Middle Bottom Side Arm Guard Socket Screws Bottom ClampCorresponding Arm Adjustment to Back Angle Figures 10 Using FigureInstalling/Height Adjustment Figure Replacement AdjustmentAngled Portion Cantilever Arm Locking Mechanism Actuator Apply LoctiteAdjusting Conventional Arm Height Installing Fabric Clothing Guards FigureInstalling Rigid Side Guards Figure Removing Conventional ArmsFront Arm Sockets Figure Replacing Armrest Pads FigureRear Arm Sockets Figure Installing Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure Procedure BackC K Replacing Back UpholsteryAdjustable Tension Straps Replacing Adjustable Back Upholstery FigureBack upholstery cover is designed for three 3 reasons WHY USE Adjustable Back Upholstery a Clinical DiscussionBack Upholstery Cover Adjustable Height Backs Figure Adjusting the Back HeightRecliner Back Upholstery Figure Recliner Headrest Upholstery FigureBack Cane Hex Bolt Washer Back Angle Plate Locknut Fixed Height Backs FigureSlowly remove the two 2 backs canes from the wheelchair Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Cane Figure Repositioning the Back Changing Seat Depth Changing the Back AngleBack Plate Non-Recliners FigureRecliners Figure Back Angle Plate Hex Bolt Locknut Wheelchair Frame WasherReplacing Folding Push Handle Recliners only Figure Installing and Removing a Seating SystemRecliner Brackets Seat A TCHANGING/REPOSITIONING Seat Rails Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureRepositioning the Crossbraces Figure Procedure SeatChanging Seat Width Standard Folding Frames FigurePivot Link For installation of newCrossbraces Folding Frames Without Seat Rails FigureCrossmembers Wheelchair Frame Washer Hex Screws Hex Bolt Seat Width HolesRigid Frames Figure Replacing Front Fork Figure S T E R SCasters Casters REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBEInline Caster Headtubes Figure Offset Caster Headtubes FigureHeight Adjustment Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments FigureRepositioning the Caster Headtubes Inline Caster Headtube Hardware OffsetCover Headtube Locknut Cap Spacer Fork Stem Hex Screw Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureDust Release Detent Pin Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureA R Rear WheelsAdjusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle Figure Installing the QUAD-RELEASE Axle FigureJusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle And/or OutRemoving the Play From the Rear Wheels Handrim Replacement FigureSpoke Rear Wheels Phillips Bolt HandrimComposite Rear Wheels Figure Installing Projection HandrimsComposite Rim Locknut Spoke Rear Wheels FigureAdjusting the Wheelbase Length Figure REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear Wheel TIRE/ TubeJam Nuts Shortening ForwardAdjusting Rear Wheel Height Figure Adjusting the Wheelbase Width FigureAxle Mounting PlateWheel Lock Extension Handle Installation Figure Adjusting the Wheel Locks FigureE E L K S E R S Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Procedure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSAdjusting the Anti-Tippers Figure Installing the Anti-Tippers FigureRecliner REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENTRecliner Operation Figures 1 Folding/Unfolding the WheelchairActuator Housing Cable Locking Nut Installing New Recliner CablesRecliner Trigger Release LeverMust Look TOO LOW Replacing the GAS Cylinders FigureLike this Steps 1, 5Trigger Release Lever Cable Locking Nut Adjusting Adjusting the GAS Cylinders FigureSqueeze the handles to extend the new gas cylinders Detail B Must Look TOO LOWSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Determination SEAT-TO-FLOORMinus EqualsStandard MULTI-POSITION Axle Plate Procedure SEAT-TO-FLOORChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height A T Frame Inline Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightsLower Offset Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights Seat Depth Determination Figure A T P T HChanging Seat Depth Seat DepthSeat Depth Seat Depth ChecklistLeft A T P TRight Rear Mounting HoleApproximate 2-inch gap A T P T Inch Right A T P T H Page R R a N T Y Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty One Invacare Way Technical Support