Invacare Pro Series Adjusting Rear Seat Height Figure, Back Canes With Push Handles, ϑ HOLE#

FRAME PROCEDURE 3

Back Canes With Push Handles

1.Remove the two (2) allen screws and locknuts that securethetwo(2)backcanestothewheelchairframe. Refer to DETAIL "A" in FIGURE 2.

2.Reposition the back canes to one (1) of five (5) height adjustment holes:

Original Back Height (in inches)

ϑ HOLE#	10-14 12-16		14-18	16-20
1	10	12	14	16
2	11	13	15	17
3	12	14	16	18
4	13	15	17	19
5	14	16	18	20

ϑHoles numbered from bottom to top for reference only. (There are no numbers on the back canes.)

NOTE: Make sure the two (2) back canes are at the same height.

3.Reinstall the two (2) allen screws and locknuts that secure the back canes to the wheelchair frame. Tighten securely. Refer to DETAIL "A" in FIGURE 2.

ADJUSTING REAR SEAT HEIGHT (FIGURE 3)

WARNING

The following procedure should only be performed by an authorized Invacare Dealer or Qualified Technician.

5.Re-secure the axle mounting plate to the wheel- chair frame with the hex screws, washers, coved washers and locknuts.

6.Repeat STEPS 2-5for the opposite side of the wheelchair.

7.Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair. Re- fer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE 6 of this manual.

8.Adjust the front casters. Refer to ADJUSTING FRONT CASTER HEADTUBES in PROCEDURE 5 of this manual.

Wheelchair	Washer	Locknuts
Frame

Coved Washer

Washers

Axle Mounting

Plate

Coved

Washers

Washer

Washers

Hex Screws

FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING REAR SEAT HEIGHT

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R A M E

1.Determine the desired rear seat to floor height. Refer to SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT DETERMINATION in PROCEDURE 7 of this manual.

2.Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE 6 of this manual.

3.Remove the hex screws, washers, coved washers and locknuts that secure the axle mounting plate to the wheelchair frame.

NOTE: Observe the position of the washers and coved washers for reassembly.

4.Reposition the axle mounting plate to the position de- termined in STEP 1.

NOTE: Make sure the two (2) axle mounting plates are mounted in the corresponding mounting holes, otherwise a three (3) wheel situation will occur.

ADJUSTING BACK ANGLE - FOLDING BACK WHEELCHAIRS ONLY (FIGURE 4)

NOTE: DO NOT remove the hex screws that secure the back angle bracket to the chair frame and back cane.

NOTE: Perform this procedure to both sides at the same time.

1.Loosen the locknuts and hex screws that secure the back angle bracket to the chair frame and the back cane.

2.Loosen the TOP hex screw locknut and slide the TOP hex screw away from the back angle mount- ing bracket to adjust the cam.

3.Adjust the back canes to the approximate back angle required.

4.Adjust cam to achieve desired position.

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