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ADJUSTING THE CONTOUR U SEATING SYSTEM BACK ANGLE(FIGURE 6)

NOTE: Before performing this procedure all four (4) J brackets must be adjusted to the same depth.

Refer to ADJUSTING THE CONTOUR U SEATING SYSTEM BACK DEPTH in this instruction

sheet.

NOTE: The back to seat angle is adjusted by repositioning the top and/or the bottom J brackets.

NOTE: Adjustments made to J bracket(s) on one side of the ContourU back MUST be also be made

to the remaining J bracket(s) on the opposite side of the ContourU back.

1. If necessary, install the ContourU back. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE CON-
TOUR U SEATING SYSTEM BACK in this instruction sheet.
2. With the ContourU back installed on the wheelchair, determine which J bracket mounting
positions are necessary to achieve the desired back angle adjustment.
3. Remove the ContourU back. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE CONTOUR U
SEATING SYSTEM BACK in this instruction sheet.
4. Remove the two (2) mounting screws and locknuts that secure the J bracket to the L
bracket as shown in DETAIL î‚“Aî‚” of FIGURE 6.
5. Align two (2) mounting holes of the J bracket with two (2) mounting holes of the L bracket
to acquire the desired angle.
6. Reinstall the two (2) mounting screws and locknuts that secure the J bracket to the L
bracket. Securely tighten.
7. Repeat STEPS 4-6 to adjust the remaining J and L brackets as necessary to achieve the
desired back angle.
8. Reinstall the ContourU back onto the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE
CONTOUR U SEATING SYSTEM BACK in this instruction sheet.
9. Ensure the ContourU back is set to the desired angle and does not interfere. If necessary
repeat STEPS 1-7 until desired depth is achieved.
FIGURE 6 - ADJUSTING THE CONTOUR U SEATING SYSTEM BACKANGLE
Upper J Brackets
ContourU Back
Locknuts
Mounting
Screws J Bracket
Mounting Holes
L Bracket
DETAIL "A"
Lower J Brackets