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.

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