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b) Backrest is ready for use.
2. Folding Backrest
a) Fold backrest forward.
N.FOLDING BACKREST
(SEAT FRAME)
Folding backrests are shipped with backrest
in folded position.
1. Upright Positioning
a) Lift backrest to upright position so that
latch handles (F) lock into place.
b) Backrest is ready for use.
2. Folding Backrest
a) Lift and turn backrest latch handles (F)
inward or outward.
b) Fold backrest forward.
O.SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Contour and Highback Contour Seats
The seat height can be adjusted for different
seat heights.
a) Remove the seat and shroud cover.
For instructions on removing seat,see
section IX,P.For instructions on remov-
ing shroud,see section IX, Q.
b) Reposition all four of the seat mounts
to desired position by removing bolts,
adjusting mounts and replacing bolts.
c) Ensure that the top of all seat mounts
sit at the same height.
d) Replace shroud and seat.
2. Seat Frame Height Adjustment
Adjusting the seat height can be done both
at the front and at the rear of the seat.Seat
angle can also be achieved through front
and rear seat adjustment.
Rear Seat Height Adjustment
a) Use positioning holes (A&B) and receiver
notch (C).
Front Seat Height Adjustment
a) Use positioning holes (I, II,i, ii) to adjust
height.
CBA
I
II
i
ii
F
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L.BACKREST
A backrest angle-adjustment is standard
on the Contour seat,the Highback
Contour seat,and the Seat Frame.
1. Seat Depth and Angle Adjustment
on Seat Frame
a) Remove the front securing bolt (C) on
the side of the backrest hinge plate.
b) Loosen the lower rear bolt (D)
c) Set at desired angle.There are four holes
(in 4º increments) to choose from.
d) Reinstall the front bolt (C) and tighten
both bolts securely.
2. Seat Depth and Angle Adjustment
on the Contour Seat
a) The contour seat is shipped with a
seat-to-back angle of 100º and a back
height of 18"
b) To increase the seat-to-back angle,
adjust stop bolt (E) to desired loca-
tion.Do the same for the other hinge.
c) To decrease the back height,remove hinge
bolt from hole (F) and replace bolt in hole
(G).Do the same for the other hinge.
Note:Adjusting the back height will change
the seat-to-back angle.Follow instructions to
adjust the seat-to-back angle accordingly.
Note:Adjustment on both sides of the wheel-
chair must be equal.
3. Adjustment for the Highback
Contour Seat
a) Pull lever (H) upwards.
b) Lean back to desired position.
c) Release lever (H).
CAUTION:Backrest latches must be locked
into place before operating wheelchair.
M. FOLDING BACKREST (seat
frame & Contour seat only)
Quickie G-424 wheelchairs are shipped
with backrest in folded position.
1. Upright Contour Seat Positioning
a) Lift backrest to upright position.
E
F
G
H
C
D