Adjusting Seat Depth Figure | Invacare SX5 Recliner manual

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SECTION 5		SEAT AND BACK

ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH (FIGURE 4)

WARNING

The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of an anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the seven (7) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified techni- cian.

1.Remove the existing seat upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY in this section of the manual.

NOTE: If adjusting the seat depth of the wheelchair, the seat upholstery MUST be changed as well.

2.Remove the two (2) plug buttons from the ends of the crossbraces that are towards the front of the wheelchair.

NOTE: The two (2) plug buttons will be used in the ends of the seat extensions.

3.Install the two (2) seat extension tubes into the ends on the crossbraces. Line up the rear mounting hole of the seat extension tube with the second mounting hole from the end of the crossbrace.

4.Install the two (2) seat extension spacers onto the two (2) seat extension tubes.

5.Install the new seat upholstery onto the wheelchair. Make sure to line up the mounting holes in the seat extension tubes and seat extension spacers with the new seat upholstery. Refer to REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY in this section of the manual.

6.Install plug buttons into the ends of the seat extension spacers.

Phillips Screws

Seat Extension

Spacer

Seat Upholstery

Crossbrace

SECOND Mounting Hole From End

Plug Button	REAR Mounting Hole
Plug Button
	Seat Extension Tube

FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH

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Invacare SX5 Recliner manual Adjusting Seat Depth Figure

Contents

Tracer R SX5 Tracer R SX5 Recliner Tracer SX5 Table of Contents ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Special Notes Special Notes Locations Label Specifications Specifications Section General Guidelines Information for Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ AssistantsGeneral Guidelines To Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS Stability ALL Models Stability NON-RECLINER Models onlyGeneral Guidelines Section Stability Recliner Models only Operating Information General Guidelines Width Weight Weight TrainingWeight Limitation Tire Pressure SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stability and BalanceCoping with Everyday Obstacles Percentage of Weight Distribution Tipping Do not tip the wheelchair without assistance Method 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step TubeMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube Stairways ESCALATORS? Sorry Transferring to and from Other Seats Unfolding and Folding the Wheelchair Unfoldingfolding Tracer SX5 Recliner only Safety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionSection Safety Inspection Maintenance Safety Precautions TroubleshootingMaintenance Suggested Maintenance Procedures Safety Inspection Removing INSTALLING/REMOVING the Footrest FigureInstalling Front Riggings Section Footrest Height Adjustment Figure Heel Loop Replacement Figure RAISING/LOWERING the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure Adjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly Replacing Using or Replacing FLIP-BACK Armrest FigureUsing Arms Adjusting Armrest Height Figure Arms Section Section Seat and Back Installing the Back Canes FigureSeat Backand Inside Seat and Back Section Replacing Back Upholstery FigureReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure Seat and Back Adjusting Seat Depth Figure Adjusting Seat Depth Adjusting the Seat Width Figure Pivot Link Detail Detail B Rear Wheels Section REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear WheelsPermanent Axles Figure Rear Wheels Wheelsrear Detail a Locking Pins Detent PINQUICK-RELEASE Axles Figure Section Rear Wheels Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBE Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure Front Casters INSTALLING/REPLACING Fork Assemblies FigureFront Casters Section NON-RECLINER Wheelchairs Under 20-INCHES Wide Adjusting Forks Figure CastersfrontSection Front Casters REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBE Replacing Front Casters Figure Anti LOCKSTIPPERS/WHEEL INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling the ANTI-TIPPERS Figures 1 Section ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Adjusting the ANTI-TIPPERS Figure ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks SectionLocks Wheel Lock Adjustmentfigure Wheel Locks are not BrakesDetail a Wheel Lock Shoe ADULT/HEMI Frame Style Figure Recliner Frame Style Figure Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Figures 1SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Section SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Inch Front Casters To Heightfloor SeatSection SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Inch Front Casters Rear Wheel Mounting Position Tracer SX Recliner Frame Style Inch Fork Mounting Positions Recliner Operation Figure ReclinerSection Recliner Recliner Section Recliner Operation Headrest Upholstery Replacing the Headrest Pillow FigureReplacing the HEADREST/BACK Upholstery Figure Back Upholstery REMOVING/INSTALLING the Spreader BAR Figure Removing Installing the Spreader BAR REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Adult Left Options SectionAdult Right Rear View Installing the Seat Positioning Strap Figure Section Options Installing the Crutch and Cane Carrier Figure Installing the Crutch and Cane Carrier Installing the Telescoping I.V. ROD Figure Installing the Telescoping I.V. RODRepositioning the Upper Attachment Right Side Detail a Repositioning the Upper Attachment Limited Warranty Made in Mexico