Adjusting Seat Width | Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs

SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK

Replacing Back Upholstery

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.2.

1.Remove the eight mounting screws and washers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes.

2.Remove existing back upholstery from the back canes.

3.Securely tighten the new back upholstery to the back canes with the phillips screws and washers.

Washers

Back Upholstery

Mounting	Washers
Screws

FIGURE 6.2 Replacing Back Upholstery

Replacing Seat Upholstery

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.3.

1. Perform one of the following:

Mounting Screws

•Lightweight/Standard wheelchairs: Remove the eight mounting screws and washers that secure the existing seat upholstery to the crossbraces.

•Heavy Duty Wheelchair: Remove the ten mounting screws and washers that secure the existing seat upholstery to the crossbraces.

2.Remove the existing seat upholstery from the crossbraces.

3.Ensure positioning of seat positioning strap (if used). Refer to Installing the Seat Positioning Strap on page 59.

Seat

Upholstery

Wheelchair

Frame

Washers

NOTE: Lightweight/Standard wheelchair shown.

FIGURE 6.3 Replacing Seat Upholstery

4. Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-2.

Adjusting Seat Width

Lightweight and Standard Wheelchairs with Swingaway Front Riggings

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.4 on page 42 and FIGURE 6.5 on page 43.

NOTE: When adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair, the back and seat upholstery MUST be changed. If applicable, the headrest pillow and headrest upholstery MUST be changed as well.

1.Remove the existing back and seat upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to Replacing Back Upholstery on page 41 and Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 41.

Part No. 1114811

41 Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs

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Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Replacing Back Upholstery, Replacing Seat Upholstery, Adjusting Seat Width

Contents

Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Table of Contents Front Riggings Table of Contents Complete and mail the form on the next Register Your Product City State/Province Product Registration Form Fold here Cut Along Line Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints Special Notes Special Notes Important Notice Label Location Typical Product Parameters Lightweight Typical Product Parameters Anti-Tippers General GuidelinesStability All Models Operating Information Tire Pressure Weight Limitation Weight Training Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs Coping With Everyday Obstacles Reaching and Leaning Backwards Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardTipping Do not tip the wheelchair without assistance Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Method 1 Wheelchair With Step Tubes Stairways Transferring To and From Other Seats Escalators Unfolding Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Do not allow upholstery to hang between the cross braces Folding Wheelchair Inspect/Adjust Initially Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGSafety Inspection Checklist Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Periodically Troubleshooting Suggested Maintenance Procedures MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Installing Installing/Removing Front RiggingsFront Riggings Removing Bolt-In-Place Height Adjusting Footplate HeightSpring Button Height Fixed Frame Fixed Frame Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly Replacing Heel Loop Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap Footrest shown Arms Using Replacing Removing/Installing Armrests Removing Armrest Installing Armrest Seat and Back Installing Back Canes Lightweight Wheelchair Only Replacing Seat Upholstery Adjusting Seat WidthReplacing Back Upholstery Pivot Link Seat and Back Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Standard Wheelchair with Fixed FrameRemoving Lower Mounting Hardware Removing Upper Mounting Hardware Pivot Link Seat and Back Rear Wheels Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire Front Casters Installing/Replacing/Adjusting Front Casters and ForksInstalling/Replacing Front Casters and Forks Replacing Front Casters Adjusting Forks Replacing Front Casters Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippersInstalling Anti-Tippers Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers- Anti-Tipper Length Adjusting the Anti-Tippers Using Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks Using/Adjusting Disk Wheel Locks Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Changing Seat-to-Floor Height Seat to Floor Height Mounting Position Standard and Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchairs Installing the Seat Positioning StrapOptions Lightweight Wheelchairs Options Options Limited Warranty Made in Mexico