SECTION 8—ARMS

CAUTION

The arm can be adjusted to a maximum distance of 4½ inches from the inside of the arm to the top of the mounting shaft. If the arm is adjusted beyond the maximum 4½ inches, the arm will fall out.

2.Move arm IN or OUT to the desired position.

3.Retighten adjustment knob securely.

4.Measure distance between back and inside of arm.

NOTE: Both arms should be adjusted to the same distance away from the back.

5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite arm, setting it at the distance determined in STEP 4.

ADJUSTING ARM ANGLE

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2.

1.Lift-up the arm.

2.Loosen the jam nut (FIGURE 8.2).

3.Adjust the socket screw up or down to the desired arm angle.

4.Tighten the jam nut.

5.To position the opposite arm at the same angle, count the exposed threads after the jam nut has been tightened.

6.Set the opposite arm to position determined in STEP 5.

 

Count Exposed

Arm

Threads

Arm Mounting

Tube

Adjustment Screw

Jam Nut

FIGURE 8.2 - ADJUSTING ARM ANGLE

ADJUSTING ARM HEIGHT

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.3.

1.Remove the lock knob that secures the arm to the arm mounting tube.

2.Adjust the arm to desired height.

Part No. 1118395

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300 and 400

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Invacare HMV Highly 400, HMV Highly 300 manual Adjusting ARM Angle, Adjusting ARM Height