Service
5.14 Replacing Adjustable Tension Seat
Upholstery
WARNING!
–
After any adjustments, repair or service and before
use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened
securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
–
The seat upholstery and/or cushion MUST be cleaned
regularly and/or replaced if incontinence is frequent.
The risk of pressure sores is significantly higher with
seat upholstery that is wet and/or soiled.
1.
Remove the seat cushion and back upholstery.
2.
Place the wheelchair onto its two rear wheels and back posts.
3.
Unlatch the five adjusting straps
A
that secure the seat
upholstery
B
to the wheelchair frame
C
.
4.
Remove the existing seat upholstery
B
.
5.
Place the wheelchair back onto all four wheels.
–
Right and left is determined by sitting in the
wheelchair.
–
The seat upholstery
B
MUST be positioned with
the rear adjusting straps
A
towards the rear of
the top crossbar
D
for proper installation.
–
Make sure the rear retaining flap is between the
wheelchair frame
C
and the back post support
brackets (adjustable backs only).
6.
Position new seat upholstery onto the wheelchair frame
C
,
ensuring the five adjusting straps
A
hang over the right and left
sides of the wheelchair.
7.
Pull the front adjuster straps
A
around and under the wheelchair
frame top bars
C
.
8.
Slip front adjuster strap
A
through corresponding anchor loop
E
and adjust the seat upholstery
B
to desired tension. Secure
the adjustment straps
A
.
9.
Place the wheelchair onto its two rear wheels and back post.
10. Securely latch the four remaining adjuster straps
A
together.
11. Return wheelchair to the upright position.
12. Reinstall the seat cushion and back upholstery.
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