PROCEDURE 4

BACK

B A C K

REPLACING CUSTOM MANUAL ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 5)

The Adjustable Tension Straps

The straps can be adjusted at various levels of tension to accommodate individual end-users. The bottom two (2) straps can be adjusted tightly to support and/or assist the extensor muscles.

The Back Upholstery Cover

The back upholstery cover is designed for three (3) reasons:

1.The first is as a modesty cover.

2.The second is to keep the cushion from sliding out of the back of the wheelchair.

3.The third is a sacral support depending upon how far or tight the flap is pulled under the seat cushion.

WARNING

After the adjustable tension back upholstery has been positioned to the end-users individual needs, the fastening straps MUST be securely fastened BEFORE applying the back upholstery cover. The adjustable back should be checked whenever entering the wheelchair to ensure that the fastening straps are securely fastened.

9.Secure the back upholstery cover (fastening strap) to the back of the adjustable back upholstery (fas- tening strap).

10.Flip the back upholstery cover over the adjustable back upholstery and secure the fastening straps to the front of the adjustable back upholstery.

11.Lay the front portion of the back upholstery cover on the seat pan.

12.Adjust the slack in the back upholstery cover and then secure to the seat pan fastening straps.

Replacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery

1.Remove the back height adjustment screws that se- cure the back canes to the back uprights.

2.Slide the back canes out of the back uprights.

3.Remove the two (2) screws and washers that secure the EXISTING back upholstery to the back canes.

4.Slide the EXISTING back upholstery down and off the back canes.

5.Stand behind the wheelchair and perform the following:

A.Slide anchor loop section of adjustable tension back upholstery up onto the LEFT back cane with the up- per grommet hole facing the rear of the wheelchair.

B.Slideadjusterstrapsectionofadjustabletensionback upholstery up onto the RIGHT back cane with the uppergrommetholefacingtherearofthewheelchair.

6.Align the mounting hole in each back cane with the desired mounting hole in each back upright.

NOTE: Both back canes should be adjusted to the same height.

7.Install the two (2) back height adjustment screws through the back upright mounting holes determined in STEP 6 and the back cane mounting holes.

8.Slip adjuster straps through corresponding anchor loops and adjust the back upholstery. Secure with the fastening straps.

Back Cane

Back

Upright

Back Height

Adjustment

Screw

Fastening Strap

Back Upholstery Cover

Fastening Straps

Adjuster Strap

Anchor Back

Loop Cane

Upper

Grommet

Back UpholsteryHole

Anchor Loop Section

Mounting Screw

Back Upholstery Adjuster Strap Section

FIGURE 5 - REPLACING CUSTOM MANUAL ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK UPHOLSTERY

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Invacare Top End Terminator Jr manual Adjustable Tension Straps, Back Upholstery Cover

Top End Terminator Jr specifications

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