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, such as seat height and angle, armrest angle, foot platform height and angle, and controller position.
NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a Synergy Seat or
WARNING! The center of gravity of your power chair was factory set to a position that meets the needs of the demographic majority of users. Your authorized Quantum Rehab Provider has evaluated your power chair and made any necessary adjustments to suit your specific requirements. Do not change your seating configuration without first contacting Pride Mobility Products or your authorized Quantum Rehab Provider.
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! Remove the occupant from the power chair before making any adjustments.
You may need the following to make comfort adjustments:
metric/standard hex key set metric/standard socket set and ratchet adjustable wrench
Seat Height and Angle Adjustment The seat is attached to the power base through the UMS. You can change the seat height by raising the
front and rear seat towers. If you raise or lower only
one set of towers (front or rear), you can also change Figure 14. Seat Latch Safety (Disengaged) the seat base angle (dump).
To change the seat height:
1.Turn off the power to the controller.
2.Unplug the controller connector(s) from the elec- tronics tray.
3.Flip up the seat latch safety. See figure 14.
4.Squeeze the seat latch and release the seat from the front trapeze bar.
5.Slide the seat forward and remove it from the power base.
6.Remove the
7.Remove both trapeze bars from the seat towers.
8.Lift off the shroud.
9.Remove the ball detent pin from each of the four seat towers. See figure 15.
10.Move the seat towers up or down to the desired height.
TRAPEZE BARS
SEAT TOWER |
BALL DETENT PIN
Figure 15. Seat Height Adjustment
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