V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S
COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
After becoming familiar with your power chair’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort. These adjustments include seat height and angle, armrest angle, foot platform height and angle, and controller position. If your power chair is equipped with a Specialty Seat or a Synergy Seat, refer to the information provided in separate manuals. If your power chair is equipped with a contoured seat, refer to the following information.
WARNING! If your power chair was configured by your authorized Pride Provider, please consult your healthcare professional before changing the seat position or making any other adjustment. Some adjustments may degrade your power chair’s performance and safety by changing its center of gravity.
WARNING! Some power chair components are heavy. You may need assistance to lift or carry them. Please refer to the specifications table for specific component weights before you disassemble the power chair.
WARNING! Prevent injury. Remove the occupant from the power chair before making any adjustments/repairs.
You may need the following to make comfort adjustments:
!metric/standard socket set and ratchet
!adjustable wrench
!thread lock
Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment
You can change the seat height to one of two positions in
To change the seat height:
1.Turnoffthepowertothecontroller.
2.Disconnect the controller from the power base. See figure 6.
3.Remove the seat from the power base.
4.Loosen the screws that attach the trapeze bars to the seat posts. See figures 15 and 16.
5.Removetheretainingclipsthatsecuretheseatpoststothepower base.
6.Move the trapeze bars up or down to the desired height.
7.Reinstall the retaining clips.
8.Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply thread lock.
9.Reinstall each screw into the trapeze bars and tighten.
10.Reinstall the seat.
11.Reconnect the controller to the power base.
FRONT TRAPEZE BAR |
SEAT POST |
RETAINING |
CLIPS |
Figure 15. Front Trapeze Bar Height Adjustment
SIDE TRAPEZE BARS |
SEAT POST |
RETAINING |
CLIPS |
Figure 16. Side Trapeze Bar Height Adjustment
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