TILT-IN-SPACE

PROCEDURE 7

TILT-IN-SPACE

ADJUSTING LOWER TILT LOCKING COLLAR (FIGURE 4)

NOTE: This procedure limits the amount of tilt the wheelchair may have. If adjusting the angle the wheelchair returns to, refer to ADJUSTING UPPER TILT LOCKING COLLAR in this procedure of the manual.

1.Loosen the two (2) socket screws that secure the tilt locking collar to the tilt slide.

2.Repeat STEP 1 for opposite side of wheelchair.

NOTE: To determine tilt angle relative to the seat frame, place a magnetic protractor (available at any hardware store) on the back and adjust the back until the magnetic protractor reads desired angle of tilt.

3.Tilt the wheelchair to the desired angle of tilt.

4.Position the two (2) tilt locking collars against the bearing housing.

NOTE: Before tightening, ensure that the two (2) tilt locking collars are at the same position on the tilt slide.

5. Securely tighten the four (4) socket screws of the tilt locking collars.

Tilt Slide

Bearing Housing

 

Socket Screws

Lower Tilt

Locking Collar

FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING LOWER TILT LOCKING COLLAR

TILT-IN-SPACE

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Invacare 1080556 manual Adjusting Lower Tilt Locking Collar