Invacare SX5 manual Installing the Back Canes Figure, Seat Backand, Section Seat and Back, Inside

SEAT BACKAND

SECTION 5 SEAT AND BACK

Section 5 - Seat and Back includes the following:

Installing the Back Canes

Replacing Back Upholstery

Replacing Seat Upholstery

Adjusting Seat Depth

Adjusting Seat Width

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

INSTALLING THE BACK CANES (FIGURE 1)

1.Remove the hex screw and locknut from the bottom of one (1) back cane.

2.Position threaded insert into the bottom of each back cane with nut facing the outside of the wheelchair and aligned with the mounting hole in the bottom of the back cane.

3.Insert the back cane into the a mounting hole in the wheelchair frame.

4.Position the hex screw through the wheelchair frame, back cane, and threaded insert as shown in FIGURE 1.

NOTE: The hex screw should be inserted from the INSIDE of the wheelchair frame.

5.Torque the hex screw to 60-80-inch pounds.

6.Install the locknut onto the hex screw. Secure the hex screw to prevent it from backing out and torque the locknut to 60-80-inch pounds.

	Back Cane	INSIDE OF
OUTSIDE OF		WHEELCHAIR
WHEELCHAIR	Threaded Insert
	Nut
	Hex Screw

Locknut

Wheelchair Frame

FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING THE BACK CANE TO THE WHEELCHAIR

Tracer® SX5 28 Part No. 1110550