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FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK (FIGURE 2)

NOTE: This procedure is for folding back chairs only.

WARNING

Back MUST be locked securely in place before using the chair.

1.Lift up on the back and pull towards the rear of the chair until it locks into place.

2.To fold the back, pull up on the black nylon cord and push the back forward

Back Cane

Seat Frame

FIGURE 2 - FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK

ADJUSTING/REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY

TOP END BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 3)

WARNING

The back flaps and center upholstery MUST be replaced if hook and loop fastener is worn or DOES NOT secure the flaps to the back center upholstery. If hook and loop fastener is NOT secure, serious injury may result.

Adjusting Top End Back Upholstery.

1.Unlatch the two (2) fastening flaps that secure the top of the back upholstery to the back canes.

2.Align the top of the back upholstery with the fastening flaps ensuring the top of the back upholstery is even with the top of the back canes.

3.Adjust to the desired tautness.

TIGHTER back upholstery will increase the stability and maintain normal maneuverability of the wheelchair because the user is pushed forward in the wheelchair slightly.

LOOSER back upholstery will increase the maneuverability and make the wheelchair more unstable because additional weight is being distributed onto the rear wheels.

4.Securely latch back upholstery to the fastening flaps.

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Invacare TerminatorTM SS manual TOP END Back Upholstery Figure, Adjusting Top End Back Upholstery