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, foot platform height and angle, and controller position.
NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a Synergy Seating System, refer to the seat adjustment information contained in separate manuals. If your power chair is equipped with a contoured seating system, refer to the following information.
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 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 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 socket set and ratchet
adjustable wrench
Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment
The seat is attached to the power base by four seat tow- ers. You can change the seat height to one of four posi- tions in
To change the seat height or seat angle:
1.Turn off the power to the controller.
2.Make sure the power chair is in drive mode. See III. “Your Power Chair.”
3.Remove the safety snap pins from the seat receiv- ers. See figure 10.
4.Move the seat up or down to the desired height.
NOTE: Change the seat dump by raising or lowering only one set of towers (front or back).
5. Reinstall the safety snap pins.
| ARMREST |
| LOCK |
UNLOCKED | LOCKED POSITION |
POSITION |
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Figure 11. Armrest Removal
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