Invacare TerminatorTM SS Adjusting SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Figure, Adjusting SEAT-TO Floor Height

SECTION 7 SUSPENSION

4.Close the receiver tube clamps. Refer to OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS in SECTION 5 of the manual.

5.Reinstall the rear wheels. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in SECTION 5 of this manual.

6.Adjust suspension to correspond to the user's weight. Refer to REPLACING REAR ELASTOMERS in this section of the manual.

ADJUSTING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (FIGURE 4)

SUSPENSION

WARNING

The position of the footrest, camber tube, back angle, the tautness of the back upholstery as well as the user's condition are directly related to the wheelchair's stability. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the five

(5)may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position. The addition of anti-tippers may be required. EXTREME care MUST be taken when changing the stability of the wheelchair. Refer to the chart in STABILITY in SECTION 1 of this manual.

NOTE: Each wheelchair frame has been designed for a specific size rear wheel. Invacare does not recommend changing rear wheel size.

WARNING

Forks for quick release casters are available in different sizes to accommodate spacers. If the wheelchair is equipped with quick release casters, DO NOT adjust seat- to-floor height without changing forks.

CHANGE OF	AXLE
SEAT-TO-FLOOR	TUBE
HEIGHT	POSITION
LOWER	TOP
	UPPER Two (2)
	Mounting Holes
FACTORY	MIDDLE
SETTING
	LOWER Two (2)
	Mounting Holes
HIGHER	BOTTOM
	LOWER Two (2)
	Mounting Holes
	INVERTED
	CAMBER CLAMPS

FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING SEAT-TO-

FLOOR HEIGHT

Seat-to-floor height is determined by

measuring from the top of the seat rail to the ground/floor.

Several different seat-to-floor heights are possible by using different combinations of caster size, caster position, and axle tube position.

1.Refer to the chart in FIGURE 4 to determine the axle tube position for the desired seat-to-floor height adjustment.

2.Adjust the axle tube position. Refer to REPOSITIONING THE AXLE TUBE in this section of the manual.

NOTE: After adjusting the axle tube position, the wheelchair frame MUST be parallel to the ground/floor BEFORE using. It may be necessary to change caster size, caster position, caster height, wheel lock position and the anti-tipper adjustment (if equipped).

Terminator™ SS 54 Part No. 1052712 Rev D