Adjusting the Tautness of the Back | Invacare CT7A guide

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Adjusting the Tautness of the Back

The adjustable tension back upholstery consists of an upper and lower (lumbar) section.

To adjust the back tension, perform the following

1.Lift back upholstery cover up and flip over toward front of wheelchair

2.Tighten or loosen the adjuster fastening straps.

Adjuster Straps

FIGURE 6 Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery

Removing/Installing the Back Upholstery Cover, Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery and Lumbar Strap

For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7 and FIGURE 8.

If replacing the back upholstery cover, adjustable tension back upholstery and/or lumbar strap, remove the existing upholstery/lumbar strap and install the new upholstery/lumbar strap.

Part No 1167484

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Invacare ® Crossfire™T7A Wheelchair

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Invacare CT7A user manual Adjusting the Tautness of the Back, Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery

Contents

Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Contents Seat ANTI-TIPPER General Symbols Limited Warranty General Guidelines SafetyWheelchair User Stability Warning Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints Operating Information Repair and Service Information Seat Positioning Straps Weight TrainingTire Pressure and Information Label Locations OverviewSerial Number Label Location Component Identification Typical Product Parameters  All specifications are approximate70, 75, 80 Back Upholstery Foldover Casters Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety/Handling of WheelchairsStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Lengthening Wheelbase ShorteningReaching, Leaning Backwards Coping with Everyday Obstacles Reaching, Leaning Bending Forward Backwards Tipping Curbs Tipping Moving Up Stairs Stairways Stairways Moving Down Stairs Transferring To and From Other Seats Escalators Safety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionInspect Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust Monthly Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions Troubleshooting Suggested Maintenance Procedures Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube Tire wear is excessive if Footrest Adjusting/Replacing Standard FootrestReplacing the Footrest Adjusting Footplate Angle Adjusting the Footrest AdjustmentsDepth Adjusting Footplate Depth Arms Installing the Swingaway Padded Armrest Socket Left Side Armrest Socket Right Side Armrest Socket Short Mounting Plunger Pin Adjusting Height Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Swingaway Padded ArmrestRemoving Adjusting T-Arm Height  To remove the T-arm, reverse this procedure Adjusting T-Arm Position Unfolding/Folding the Back Back Detail C Detail a Folding the Back Detail B Unfolding the Back  For this procedure, refer to Figure Back Angle Adjustment Repeat Steps 2-6 for remaining back cane Detail D Detail When installed Hole in adjustmentThis orientation Square will align with Option Back Upholstery Cover Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery The back upholstery cover is designed for three reasons Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Adjusting the Tautness of the Back Installing the Lumbar Strap Removing the Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryInstalling the Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Removing the Back Upholstery Cover Detail a Detail B Installing the Back Upholstery CoverBack Canes Detail E Removing/Installing Foldover Back Upholstery Back Height Adjustment Installing Foldover Back UpholsteryRemoving Foldover Back Upholstery Front Wheelchair Back Cane Hole Number Installing Removing/Installing the Back Frame Replacing Seat Upholstery Seat Detail a Seat Angle Adjustment Detail a Seat Angle Adjustment Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Adjusting the Wheel Lock Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksWheel Locks Replacing the Wheel Lock Changing Wheel Lock Handle Position Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel Locks Configuration Detail a Wheel Lock in PUSH-TO-LOCK ConfigurationConverting From Pull-to-Lock to Push-to-Lock Wheel Lock Wheels Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Adjusting Quick-Release Axles Replacing Quad-Release Axles Adjusting Quad-Release Handles In and/or Out Handrim Replacement Adjusting Quad-Release Handle In and/or OutRemoving Play from Rear Wheels Removing Play from Rear Wheels Handrim Replacement Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tire/Tube Adjusting Wheelbase Length, Adjusting Center Gravity COG Adjusting Wheelbase Length, Adjusting Center of Gravity COG Front Rear Wheelchair Socket Screw Mounting Positions Repositioning the Camber Tube Clamps Repositioning the Camber Tube Clamps Reversing the Camber Tube Clamp Direction Repositioning the Camber Tube Clamp Socket Screws Camber Tube Direction Facing Rear of Wheelchair OccurFacing Front of Wheelchair Adjusting Wheelbase Width Installing the Camber Tube Removing/Installing the Camber TubeRemoving the Camber Tube Detail a Correct Orientation for Each Camber Tube  Standright. behind the wheelchair to determine left or Adjusting the Camber TubeDetail a Side View  For this procedure, refer to on page 74 and Figure Determining/Setting Toe In/Toe Out Top View of Wheelchair Top View of Wheelchair Adjusting Fork Tension Adjusting Fork Tension Standard Forks Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster AssembliesSuspension Forks Removing the Caster  One mounting screw will not turn Installing the Caster Installing the CasterOne Sided Fork Removing the Caster Removing Fork Assembly Removing/Installing the Fork AssemblyInstalling Fork Assembly Detail a Standard Fork Removing/Installing the Elastomers Suspension Forks OnlyDetail B Suspension Fork Detail C ONE Sided Fork Removing/Installing the Elastomers Suspension Forks Only Installing the Elastomer Anti-Tipper Adjusting/Replacing Anti-tipper Replacing Anti-tipper Adjusting Anti-tipperInjury or property damage Detail a ANTI-TIPPER Adjustment Holes 211/8 Anti-Tipper Canada USA