OPTIONS

PROCEDURE 9

 

 

INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STRAP (FIGURE 2)

WARNING

ALWAYS wear your SEAT POSITIONING STRAP. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP), Invac- are strongly recommends ordering the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP as an additional safe- guard for the wheelchair user.

1.Remove the rear seat upholstery screw from the wheelchair.

2.Position one seat positioning strap half between the seat rail and seat upholstery.

3.Secure the seat upholstery and seat positioning strap to the wheelchair with the existing seat up- holstery screw.

4.Repeat STEPS 1-3for the opposite side of the wheelchair.

INSTALLING THE CRUTCH AND CANE CARRIER (FIGURE 3)

Safety and Maintenance

1.Check base weekly to secure proper placement.

2.Securely fasten strap while carrying items.

3.Never insert or remove items while wheelchair is moving.

4.Base should be parallel to step tube to avoid bend- ing spokes when folding the wheelchair.

Strap

Base

Clamp

O P T I O N S

Seat

Upholstery

Screw

Seat

Positioning

Strap (Under

Seat Uphol-

stery).Seat Upholstery

Seat Rail

FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING

STRAP

Locknut

FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING THE CRUTCH AND

CANE CARRIER

5.The base cleans easily with any chrome or glass cleaner. The strap can be cleaned with mild soap and water.

Installing

1.Slide the clamp with the base attached over the end of the step tube of the wheelchair.

2.Position the base parallel to the step tube.

3.Securely tighten the locknut that secures the base to the step tube of the wheelchair.

4.Remove the upper back upholstery screw and washer.

5.Align the strap with the back upholstery screw mounting hole.

6.Reinstall the back upholstery screw and washer and secure the strap to the wheelchair.

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Invacare SX Recliner, Titan Installing the Seat Positioning Strap Figure, Installing the Crutch and Cane Carrier Figure