Invacare operating instructions Attaching the Growth Bracket, Adjusting the Back Height

GrowthBracket

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

SAFETY SUMMARY

WARNING

DO NOT install this equipment without first read- ing and understanding this instruction sheet. If you are unable to understand these instructions, con- tact a healthcare professional, dealer or techni- cal personnel if applicable before attempting toinstallthisequipment-otherwise,injuryordam- age may occur.

Ensure that the seat is fixed to the wheelchair. A loose seat may lead to potentially dangerous situations with positioning devices.

ATTACHING/ADJUSTING THE FIXED GROWTH BRACKET

Attaching the Growth Bracket

NOTE: The growth bracket attaches to the Child/Junior Size Curved Back only.

Curved
Back
		Center Panel
	Top Set	Six (6) T-nutted
		mounting holes
	Bottom Set
		Mounting
Ulti-Mate		Screws
Base

Adjustment	Growth Bracket
holes

FIGURE 1 - ATTACHING/ADJUSTING THE

FIXED GROWTH BRACKET

1.Remove the growth bracket and attaching hardware from packaging.

2.Unzip center panel of the back cover, exposing the six (6) T-nutted mounting holes.

NOTE: Make sure the growth bracket is positioned cor- rectly. The flat portion of the growth bracket provides depth adjustment for the Ulti-Mate Base. The angled portion of the growth bracket provides height adjustment for the Curved Back. See FIGURE 1.

3.Install four (4) of the mounting screws through the holes in the growth bracket and into the back shell. Securely tighten.

NOTE: On the curved back, the standard attachment points are the top and bottom sets of holes. Refer to the FIGURE 2-ATTACHMENT POINTS in this instruction sheet for optional attachment points.

4.Install four (4) of the mounting screws through the holes in the growth bracket and into the underside of the Ulti-Mate Base. Securely tighten.

NOTE: On the Ulti-Mate Base, the standard attachment points are the front and back sets of holes. Refer to the FIGURE 2-ATTACHMENT POINTS in this instruction sheet for optional attachment points.

5.If adjustment is required, refer to ADJUSTING THE GROWTH BRACKET in this instruction sheet.

Adjusting the Growth Bracket (FIGURE 1)

ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT.

1.If necessary, unzip center panel of the back cover.

2.Remove the four (4) mounting screws that secure the growth bracket to the back.

3.Adjust the back up or down until the desired mount- ing position is obtained.

4.Reinstall the four (4) mounting screws through the growth bracket and into the back shell. Securely tighten. Refer to the FIGURE 2- ATTACHMENT POINTS in this instruction sheet for standard and optional attachment points.

5.Zip center panel of back cover closed.

ADJUSTING THE ULTI-MATE BASE DEPTH.

1.Remove the four (4) mounting screws that secure the growth bracket to the Ulti-Mate Base.

2.Adjust the seat forward or back until the desired mounting position is obtained.

3.Reinstall the four (4) mounting screws through the growth bracket and into the seat. Securely tighten. Refer to the FIGURE 2 - ATTACHMENT POINTS In this instruction sheet for standard and optional at- tachment points.

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