Invacare SX5 Recliner manual Adjusting the Seat Width Figure, Pivot Link

SEAT AND BACK SECTION 5

ADJUSTING THE SEAT WIDTH (FIGURE 5)

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 RE- PLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY and REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY in this section of the manual.

2.Remove the four (4) button screws and locknuts that secure the two (2) pivot links to the wheelchair frame and crossbraces.

3.Remove the two (2) button screws, locknuts and crossbrace saddle that secures the bottom of the crossbrace to the wheelchair frame. Repeat for other crossbrace.

4.Remove the hex screw, coved washers, washers and locknut that secure the two (2) crossbraces together. See DETAIL "B".

NOTE: Note the orientation of the coved washers, washers and locknut for assembling the NEW crossbraces. See DETAIL "B".

5.Assemble the two (2) NEW crossbraces together with the existing hex screw, coved washers, washers and locknut. Securely tighten. Refer to DETAIL "B" for hardware orientation.

6.Determine the correct pivot link and mounting hole to use with the desired seat width. See chart below.

SEAT WIDTH	PIVOT LINK
		14-Inch
14-INCH	X X	X
		DO NOT USE
16-INCH	16-Inch	18-Inch
		X
18-INCH
	DO NOT USE
20-INCH	20-Inch
22-INCH

22-Inch

7.Secure the pivot links to the crossbraces and wheelchair frame with the four (4) button screws and locknuts. Securely tighten.

NOTE: Position crossbrace saddle on wheelchair frame using the washer on the underside of the wheelchair frame as a reference. See DETAIL "A" for proper positioning of the crossbrace saddle.

8.Reinstall the two (2) button screws, locknuts and crossbrace saddle that secures the bottom of the NEW crossbrace to the wheelchair frame. Refer to DETAIL "B" for hardware orien- tation. Repeat for opposite crossbrace. Securely tighten.

9.Install the NEW back and seat upholstery onto the wheelchair. Refer to REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY and REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY in this section of the manual.

SEAT AND BACK

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