SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK
35
Adjusting the Seat Width
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
NOTE:
When
adjusting
the
seat
width
of
the
wheelchair,
the
back
and
seat
upholstery
MUST
be
changed.
If
applicable,
the
headrest
pillow
and
headrest
upholstery
MUST
be
changed
as
well.
1. Remove
the
existing
back
and
seat
upholstery
from
the
wheelchair.
Refer
to
and
2. Remove
the
two
button
screws
and
locknuts
that
secure
the
two
pivot
links
to
the
crossbraces.
3. Remove
the
four
button
screws,
locknuts
and
two
crossbrace
saddles
that
secure
the
bottom
of
the
crossbrace
to
the
wheelchair
frame.
Repeat
for
other
crossbrace.
4. Remove
the
two
hex
screws
and
locknuts
that
secure
the
two
crossbraces
together.
NOTE:
Note
the
orientation
of
the
two
hex
screws
and
locknuts
for
assembling
the
new
crossbraces.
5. Assemble
the
two
new
crossbraces
together
with
the
existing
two
hex
screws
and
locknuts.
Securely
tighten.
Refer
to
for
hardware
orientation.
6. Determine
the
correct
pivot
link
mounting
hole
to
use
with
the
desired
seat
width.
Refer
to
following
chart.
7. Secure
the
pivot
links
to
the
crossbraces
with
the
two
button
screws
and
locknuts.
Securely
tighten.
NOTE:
Position
the
rear
crossbrace
saddles
on
wheelchair
frame
using
the
washer
on
the
underside
of
the
wheelchair
frame
as
a
reference.
Refer
to
for
proper
positioning
of
the
crossbrace
saddle.
8. Reinstall
the
four
button
screws,
locknuts
and
two
crossbrace
saddles
that
secure
the
bottom
of
the
new
crossbrace
to
the
wheelchair
frame.
Repeat
for
opposite
crossbrace.
Securely
tighten.
9. Install
the
new
back
and
seat
upholstery
onto
the
wheelchair.
Refer
to
and
SEAT WIDTH
PIVOT LINK
18 - INCH
20 - INCH
22 - INCH
24 - INCH
18-inch
22-inch
20-inch
24-inch
