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 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 “Appendix I - Specifications” 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 spanner
thread lock
Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment |
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You can change the seat height to one of four positions |
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by raising the front and rear trapeze bars. If you raise |
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or lower only one trapeze bar (front or rear), you can |
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also change the seat base angle (dump). | Figure 13. Seat Height Adjustment - Seat Latch Safety |
To change the seat height:
1.Turn off the power to the controller.
2.Disconnect the controller connector(s) from the power base. See figure 7.
3.Flip up the seat latch safety. See figure 13.
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.Loosen the setscrews on the seat towers. See figure 14.
7.Loosen the screws that attach the trapeze bars to the seat posts. See figure 14.
8.Remove the retaining clips that secure the seat posts to the power base. See figure 14.
9.Move the trapeze bars up or down to the desired height.
NOTE: Change the seat dump by raising or lowering only one set of towers (front or back).
SCREWS | TRAPEZE BARS |
SEAT POSTS | RETAINING |
CLIPS | |
SEAT TOWERS |
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Figure 14. Seat Adjustment - Trapeze Bars
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