Hex Screws

RECLINER

SECTION 14

RECLINER

 

 

CHANGING SEAT DEPTH (FIGURE 6)

NOTE: 16-inch, 17-inch, 18-inch or 19-inch seat depths CAN NOT be increased to 20-inches or deeper. If needing to increase to a seat depth of 20-inches or deeper, the base frame MUST be converted from a STANDARD base frame to a LONG base frame as well.

NOTE: 20-inch, 21-inch or 22-inch seat depths CAN NOT be decreased to 19-inches or less. If needing to decrease to a seat depth of 19-inches or less, the base frame MUST be converted from a LONG base frame to a STANDARD base frame.

To adjust seat depth of wheelchair, use following guidelines:

If the current seat depth is an ODD number, i.e., 17-inches, 19-inches or 21-inches, the seat depth CANNOT be INCREASED without changing the seat frame. Refer to

INSTALLING/REPLACING ADJUSTABLE 16 TO 19-INCH DEEP RECLINER SEAT FRAME ONTO ARROW OR X BASE FRAMES in this section of the manual.

If the current seat depth is an ODD number, i.e., 17-inches, 19-inches or 21-inches, the seat depth can be DECREASED by 1-inch by installing a 1-inch shorter seat pan. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SEAT PAN in this procedure.

If the current seat depth is an EVEN number, i.e., *16-inches, 18-inches, 20-inches or 22-inches, the seat depth CANNOT be DECREASED without changing the seat frame. Refer to INSTALLING/REPLACING ADJUSTABLE 16 TO 19-INCH DEEP RECLINER SEAT FRAME ONTO ARROW OR X BASE FRAME in this section of the manual.

*NOTE: 16-inch seat depth is the smallest seat depth available on recliner seat frames.

If the current seat depth is an EVEN number, i.e., 16-inches, 18-inches, 20-inches or *22-inches, the seat depth can be

INCREASED by 1-inch by installing a 1-inch deeper seat pan. Refer to

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SEAT

PAN in this procedure.

*NOTE: 22-inch seat depth is the deepest seat depth available on recliner seat frames.

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SEAT PAN

1.Remove the seat cushion from the wheelchair.

2.Remove the six (6) mounting screws and locknuts that secure seat pan, seat positioning strap to the seat frame.

3.Install new 1-inch deeper/shorter seat pan onto seat frame.

Seat Pan

Seat

Positioning

Strap

Seat Frame

Locknuts

FIGURE 6 - CHANGING SEAT

DEPTH

4.Reinstall the mounting screws, spacers and locknuts and torque to 75 in-lbs.

5.Remove the protective strips on the seat pan and reinstall the seat cushion onto the seat pan.

NOTE: Clean upholstery with a warm damp cloth and mild detergent to remove superficial soil.

WARNING

Laundering or moisture will reduce the flame retardation of the upholstery.

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Invacare Arrow RWD, Torque SP RWD, Ranger X RWD service manual Changing Seat Depth Figure, REMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat PAN