RECLINER

PROCEDURE 14

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Positioning Limit Switch

Adjusting Limit Switch

Replacing Recliner Cable Assemblies

Replacing/Adjusting Gas Cylinders

Changing Back Height

Changing Seat Depth

Changing Seat Width

Installing/Replacing Adjustable 16 to 19-inch Deep Recliner Seat Frame onto Arrow or X Base

WARNING

AfterANYadjustments,repairorserviceandBEFORE use,makesure that all attaching hardwareistight- ened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

POSITIONING LIMIT SWITCH (FIGURE 1)

NOTE: The battery charger connector, as well as, the limit switch are factory set on the RIGHT side of the wheelchair. However, they can be positioned on either side for user convenience. The limit switch MUST BE positioned on the same side as the battery charger connector.

1.Cut the two (2) tie wraps that secure the limit switch wire to the seat frame.

2.Remove the two (2) mounting screws and washers that secure the actuator to the gas cylinder pivot block.

3.Position actuator on opposite gas cylinder pivot block.

CAUTION

DONOTovertightenthemountingscrewsthatse- cure the actuator to the pivot block. Damage to actuator will occur.

4.Secure the actuator to the pivot block with the two (2) mounting screws and washers. DO NOT overtighten.

5.Remove the mounting screw that secures the wire retainer to the inside of the seat frame.

6.Remove the two (2) mounting screws and washers that secure the limit switch sensor to the seat frame.

7.Turn limit switch sensor over so opposite side is facing up and the wire is on the INSIDE of the seat frame.

8.Position the limit switch sensor onto the opposite side of the seat frame.

CAUTION

DO NOT over tighten the mounting screws that secure the limit switch sensor to the seat frame. Damage to the limit switch sensor will occur.

9.Secure limit switch sensor to the seat frame with the two (2) mounting screws and washers.

10.Secure the wire retainer onto the INSIDE of the seat frame with the mounting screw.

11.Tie wrap the limit switch wire to the seat frame.

12.Adjust the limit switch. Refer to ADJUSTING LIMIT SWITCH in this procedure of the manual.

Mounting Screws (DO

Limit Switch Sensor

NOT Over Tighten)

 

Washers

 

Tie

 

 

Wraps

Mounting

 

 

Screws

 

 

Wire

 

 

Retainer

Seat

 

Actuator

Frame

 

 

Limit

Gas Cylinder

Mounting Screws

Pivot Block

(DO NOT

Switch

 

 

Actuator Overtighten)

Sensor

Washers

FIGURE 1 - POSITIONING LIMIT SWITCH

ADJUSTING LIMIT SWITCH (FIGURE 2)

WARNING

NEVER operate the wheelchair while in any re- cline position over 105o RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME. If the limit switch does not stop the wheel- chair from operating in a recline position greater than 105o RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME, do not operate the wheelchair. Adjust the limit switch BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise injury or damage can occur.

1.Recline the back of the wheelchair until the gas cylin- der rod measures 3-21/32 of an inch.

2.Turn the power of the joystick to the ON position.

NOTE:ALLsegmentsofthebargraphonthejoystickshould start to flash on and off and the wheelchair should not op- erate.

3.IF the wheelchair operates, proceed to the following steps to adjust the actuator on the gas cylinder pivot block:

A.Loosen, but do not remove, the two (2) mounting screws and washers that secure the actuator to the gas cylinder pivot block.

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Invacare MWD, Arrow FWD Positioning Limit Switch Figure, Recliner, C L I N E R, Switch Actuator Overtighten Sensor Washers
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Arrow FWD, RWD, MWD specifications

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