SECTION 10—SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT
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SECTION 10—SEAT TO FLOOR
HEIGHT
WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Changing Seat-to-Floor Height
WARNING
The size/position of the front casters, position of the rear wheels, use of anti-tipper
model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair.
Any change to one or any combination of the five may cause the wheelchair to
decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified
technician.
Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel position and
front caster position. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified
technician.
If changing the seat-to-floor height, the anti-tippers MUST be adjusted to maintain a
1½ to 2-inch ground clearance.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
1. Refer
to
the
chart
in
to
determine
mounting
positions
for
front
casters/forks
and
rear
wheels
for
the
desired
obtainable
seat
‐
to
‐
floor
height:
2. Remove
the
rear
wheels
from
the
wheelchair.
3. Remove
the
front
casters
from
the
forks.
and
4. Reinstall
the
casters
in
the
mounting
positions
indicated
in
the
chart.
5. Reinstall
the
rear
wheels
onto
the
wheelchair
in
the
mounting
position
indicated
in
the
chart.
6. Adjust
anti
‐
tippers
according
to
new
seat
‐
to
‐
floor
height.
