SECTION 6—SEAT

Tilting the Seat Assembly Back

1.Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.

2.Use the tilt function to tilt the seat back 20° to 25°.

3.Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position and disconnect joystick cable.

4.Engage the motor release levers. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever on page 54.

5.Remove the footboard. Refer to Removing/Installing the Footboard Assembly on page 49.

6.Remove the two screws and washers securing the Formula PTO Plus frame to the front seat posts.

7.Firmly grasp the front edge of the seat assembly, slowly tilt the seat assembly back into the up/open position.

8.Remove prop rod from the clip located on the Formula PTO Plus frame and engage the prop rod end into the front seat post as shown in FIGURE 6.2.

9.Gently allow weight of seat assembly to be supported by the prop rod.

NOTE: Only leave the seat assembly in the up/open position while performing any necessary procedures. Always lower the seat assembly to the down/closed position when not servicing the wheelchair and ensure it is in the locked position before using.

Tilting the Seat Assembly Forward

1.Using one hand, firmly grasp the front edge of the seat assembly and lift until seat assembly is no longer supported by the prop rod.

2.

Disengage the prop rod from the front

 

seat post and secure into clip.

3.

Using both hands, slowly tilt the seat

Mounting Hole

Formula PTO

Plus Frame

assembly Forward into the Down/

Closed position.

Front Seat Post

Screw

Clip

WARNING

Ensure the two screws are fully engaged and the Formula PTO Plus frame is securely locked in place before use - otherwise injury or damage may result.

4.Insert the two screws through the washers, the Formula PTO Plus frame and the two front seat posts.

Washer

Prop

Rod

FIGURE 6.2 Tilting the Seat Assembly

Pronto® M91™Base with SureStep®

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Part No 1143153

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Invacare Pronto M91 Base manual Tilting the Seat Assembly Back, Tilting the Seat Assembly Forward