Seating

Seat sling tension adjustment

The seat upholstery may be re- tensioned. To do this, loosen all the screws as shown in Fig. 17 and detach the Velcro® . Re-tension the seat, attach the Velcro® and securely tighten the screws.

Firm seat board

The optional Firm Seat Board is designed to allow pressure relief cushions such as Jay to be used. If Retro-fitting the firm seat board you must ensure the two retaining screws and collars are fitted and that the seat hooks are located behind them prior to use (Fig. 18). Failure to do this may result in the seat tipping up and possibly causing injury.

Seat cushions

Seat cushions supplied by Sunrise Medical will have Velcro® strips that correspond to patches on the seat. You must ensure these are aligned prior to using the wheelchair. Other cushions used should also have Velcro® strips in a similar position to ensure the cushion does not slip off the seat. The seat cushion supplied by Sunrise Medical all have removable covers.

Loosen all the screws

Detach the Velcro®

Fig. 17

Velcro® strips

Ensure the seat hooks are correctly located

Fig. 18

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Sunrise Medical F45 owner manual Seating, Seat sling tension adjustment, Firm seat board, Seat cushions