PROCEDURE 6

SEAT FRAME

S E

This Procedure includes the following:

 

Preparation for Removing/Installing Seat Frame

(Standard Frame, Adjustable Frame,

 

and Captains Van Seat)

Page 21

 

 

Replacing Exact Same Size Standard

 

Seat Frame

Page 22

1.Remove footrest assemblies. Refer to PROCEDURE 4 in of the owner’s manual, 1081227.

2.Remove battery box(es). Refer to INSTALLING/RE- MOVINGGROUP24BATTERYBOXESorINSTALL- ING/REMOVINGGROUP22BATTERYBOXinPRO- CEDURE 9 of this manual.

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Removing/Installing Standard Seat Frame

 

Sub-Assembly

Page 22

 

 

Changing Seat Depth

Page 23

 

Changing Seat Width (Standard and Adjustable

Seat Frame)

Page 25

 

Installing/Removing Adjustable Seat Frame

Sub-Assembly and/or Component

 

Replacement

Page 26

 

 

Installing/Removing Captains Van Seat

 

Assembly

Page 28

 

Replacing Captains Van Seat and/or Captains

Van Seat Frame

Page 28

Converting From Standard Seat Frame to

 

Adjustable Seat Frame or Vice Versa

Page 29

Converting From Adjustable Seat Frame to

Captains Van Seat or Vice Versa

Page 29

Converting From Standard Seat Frame to

 

Captains Van Seat or Vice Versa

Page 30

Removing/Installing Seat Pan

Page 30

 

Mounting Plate - Seat Angle Adjustment and

Installation Orientation

Page 31

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all at- taching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Adjustment Lock Lever for Joystick

(STEP 4)

Battery

Box(es)

(STEP 2)

Seat Positioning

Strap (STEP 7)

Back Upholstery

(STEP 10) Flip Back

Armrests

(STEP 6A)

Footrest

Location

(STEP 1)

Joystick

(STEPS 3,5)

Seat Pan

(STEP 7)

Controller, Left/Right Motor Connectors (STEPS 8,9)

NOTE: The procedures in this section of the manual refer to NON-RECLINER seat frames only, EXCEPT Seat Angle Adjustment. For recliner seat frames, refer to PRO- CEDURE 14 of this manual.

PREPARATIONS FOR REMOVING/ INSTALLING SEAT FRAME (STANDARD FRAME, ADJUSTABLE FRAME, AND CAPTAINS VAN SEAT) (FIGURE 1)

NOTE:Wheninstalling/replacingcomponentsofthewheel- chair, refer to the individual procedure for correct use of LOCTITE 242 and torque specifications orPROCEDURE 3 of this manual.

NOTE: To reinstall these components, reverse the follow- ing steps.

STEP 6B

Height

Adjustment

Holes

Socket

CaptainsScrew

Van Seat

Base

NOTE: Illustration depicts tubular seat frame only. Prepa- ration steps for the captains van seat apply in the same manner.

FIGURE 1 - PREPARATIONS FOR REMOVING/ INSTALLING SEAT FRAME (STANDARD FRAME, ADJUSTABLE FRAME, AND CAPTAINS VAN SEAT)

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