PROCEDURE 8

RECLINER

R E C L I N E R

6.SLOWLY, squeeze the handles of the recliner cable assemblies and allow the back to recline to the de- sired angle.

7.When the back reaches desired angle, slowly release the handles of the recliner cable assemblies.

8.To return the back to the full upright position, reverse the above steps keeping in mind proper body me- chanics.

Trigger

Release

Lever

FIGURE 2 - RECLINER OPERATION

ADJUSTING THE RECLINER CABLES

NOTE: Refer to ADJUSTING THE GAS CYLINDERS in this section of the manual.

REPLACING THE RECLINER CABLES (FIGURE 3)

NOTE: For ease of assembly, replace one (1) recliner cable at a time.

Removing Existing Recliner Cables

1.While holding the locknut in the trigger release lever, remove the phillips bolt that secures the handle to the back cane.

2.Remove the trigger release lever from the back cane.

3.Cut the tie wraps that secure the existing recliner cable to the back cane.

NOTE: Refer to DETAIL "A" for STEPS 4-7.

4.Loosen the cable locking nut that secures the existing recliner cable to the trigger release lever.

5.Unscrew the cable locking collar that secures the ex- isting recliner cable to the trigger release lever.

6.Remove the end of the existing recliner cable from the slot in the trigger release lever.

7.Unscrew the fitting end of the existing recliner cable from the trigger release lever.

8.Unscrew the cable locking nut that secures the exist- ing recliner cable to the actuator housing.

9.Remove the end of the existing recliner cable from the actuator.

10.Remove the existing recliner cable from the wheel- chair.

Installing New Recliner Cables

1.Screw the new recliner cable into the trigger release lever until the fitting end of the cable is flush with the inside of the handle. Refer to DETAIL "A".

2.Reinstall the locknut into the trigger release lever, if necessary.

NOTE: Refer to DETAIL "A" for STEPS 3-6.

3.Install the end of the new recliner cable into the slot in the trigger release lever.

4.Screw the cable locking collar onto the trigger release lever until the collar bottoms out on the trigger release lever.

 

DETAIL "A"

Trigger

 

Release

Recliner

Lever

Cable

Cable

Fitting End

Locking

Cable Locking Collar

Nut

 

Phillips

 

Bolt

 

Back Cane

Locknut

Tie

Wraps

 

Actuator

Housing

Cable

Locking

Nut

FIGURE 3 - REPLACING THE RECLINER CABLES

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