Invacare Spectra Plus Seat and Backrest Adjustment, Seat Depth Adjustment 35mm depth adjustment

SEAT AND BACKREST ADJUSTMENT

Warning: It should be noted that under certain conditions, and configurations of the wheelchair, ie. for users with limited / no lateral body control, and with the backrest in the reclined position, there is the potential to create a body trap between the armrest / side-

!panel and the backrest.

Suitable accessories are available from Invacare (lateral trunk supports_ to eliminate this risk.

Before sitting in the chair, make sure it is NOT switched ON. If it is ON, the battery condition indicator (10 Bar display) will be illuminated.

SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT - 35mm depth adjustment

The individual fitting of the seating allows the seat depth to be adjusted by 35mm (1“). The adjustment, which is usually only done once, is carried out as follows. You will need a large cross-headed screwdriver and a 13mm spanner.

1.Prise off plastic cap at point A, unscrew and remove the screw and nut, repeat each side.

2.Move the backrest mounting bracket backwards to the extended position. Replace the nut and screw into the selected hole and firmly fasten, replace plastic cap, repeat each side.

BACKREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

The backrest angle can be adjusted from 90˚rearwards through 12˚ The adjustment, which is normally only required to be done once, is carried out in the

following sequence (see diagram) with the aid of the 13mm spanner and the cross-headed screwdriver. Do the same adjustment for both sides.

1.Release the lock nut B located on the cross-headed screw.

2.Screw the locking hand-wheel C partially out.

3.Screw the cross-headed screw in or out to give the desired position. Adjust position of hand-wheel as necessary.

4.Position the lock nut B up to the mounting bracket and fully tighten.

5.Re-tighten the hand-wheel C fully; ensure backrest assembly is secure.

Please note: Each backrest tube must be positioned in the same plane or the backrest will be twisted.

The backrest can be either folded down or detached from the chair base.

Follow these additional instructions: -

1.Unscrew the hand-wheel C approximately five full turns. Lift the backrest upwards and then fold forwards onto the seat. Adjust armrest width to accommodate if required.

2.To detach, unscrew the hand-wheel an additional three to four turns. Do not loosen the cross-headed screw.

3.Push the backrest slightly forward and lift upwards.

4.To re-locate the backrest assembly, ensure the pins are correctly aligned into the slots of the mounting bracket, fully re-tighten the hand-wheel on both sides.

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