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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