BACK FRAME

SECTION 8

BACK FRAME

 

 

14.Secure the top of the existing/new back upholstery to the back canes with the two

(2) existing mounting screws and washers.

15.Secure bottom of the existing/NEW back upholstery to rear of the seat pan.

16.Secure the bottom of the existing/NEW back upholstery to the back canes with new tie-wraps.

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

WARNING

Laundering or moisture will reduce flame retardancy of the upholstery.

NOTE: When replacing the back upholstery, back assembly or changing back height, follow these guidelines for spreader bar height (where applicable):

BACK HEIGHT

SPREADER BAR HEIGHT

16-inches*

5-inches

17-inches*

5-inches

18 to 19-inches*

7-inches

20 to 24-inches

7-inches

NOTE: Spreader Bar required on back heights 20 to 24-inches. *Spreader bar ONLY required on these back heights if the width or depth of the chair exceeds 19-inches.

Height of Spreader Bar from Bottom of Back Canes to Top of Spreader Bar Clamp.

HEAVY DUTY MODELS

BACK HEIGHT

SPREADER BAR

 

HEIGHT

16 to 17-inches

5-inches

18 to 24-inches

7-inches

Height of Spreader Bar from Bottom of Back Canes to Top of Spreader Bar Clamp.

NOTE: Spreader bar required on all Heavy Duty models.

17.If necessary, reposition the spreader bar at the correct height for the corresponding back height and torque the mounting hardware to 60 in-lbs.

18.Reinstall the armrest onto the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS in SECTION 4 of the Owner’s Manual, part number 1104782 or 1123757.

Locknuts

Back Cane

Spacers

Mounting

Screw

Locknut

Washer

 

Back

Spreader

Bar

Upholstery

 

 

Mounting

Insert

Screw

Torque to

 

 

60 in-lbs

Mounting Screws

Washers

Torque to 75 in-lbs

 

FIGURE 2 - CHANGING BACK

HEIGHT

3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs

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