RECLINER

SECTION 14

 

 

CHANGING SEAT WIDTH

To change seat width, the seat frame must be changed to the desired width. 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: If changing the seat width of the wheelchair, the back and headrest upholstery, seat pan and cushion also need to be changed.

NOTE: If changing the seat width of the wheelchair, the back canes, spreader bar and headrest pillow may also need to be changed. Refer to the following charts:

BACK CANES AND SPREADER BAR SEAT WIDTH RANGES

14 to 17-INCHES OR 18 to 24-INCHES

HEADREST PILLOWS SEAT WIDTH RANGES (in inches)

14 to 15, 16 to 18, 19 to 20 OR 21 to 24

If the seat width required is within the range of the original back canes, spreader bar and headrest pillow, the original components can still be used.

If the seat width required is NOT within the range of the original back canes, spreader bar and headrest pillow, the original components can not be used.

INSTALLING/REPLACING ADJUSTABLE 16 TO 19-INCH DEEP RECLINER SEAT FRAME ONTO ARROW OR RANGER X BASE FRAME (FIGURE 7)

1.Perform instructions outlined in PREPARATION FOR REMOVING/INSTALLING SEAT FRAME (STANDARD FRAME, ADJUSTABLE FRAME, AND VAN SEAT) in SECTION 6 of this manual:

2.Perform one (1) of the following in SECTION 7 of this manual:

A.Remove standard seat frame subassembly. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING STANDARD SEAT FRAME SUBASSEMBLY.

B.Remove adjustable seat frame subassembly. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING ADJUSTABLE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY AND OR COMPONENT REPLACEMENT.

C.Remove van seat. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING VAN SEAT ASSEMBLY.

3.Remove seat pan on recliner.

4.Install new recliner seat assembly onto seat mount plates.

5.Secure recliner seat assembly to seat mount plates with the mounting screws, spacers and locknuts. Torque the mounting screws to 156 in-lbs.

NOTE: There are three (3) types of seat mount plates; low, medium, and high heights. The seat mount plate shown in this illustration represents the medium height. Refer to SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT in SECTION 6 of this manual for illustrations of the low and high heights.

RECLINER

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3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs

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Invacare Torque SP RWD, Ranger X RWD, Arrow RWD Changing Seat Width, Back Canes and Spreader BAR Seat Width Ranges