upholstery. Ensure the existing sling upholstery is inserted into the large
pocket. (You may need to slightly loosen the straps.)
d. Tighten straps lightly. on some rigid model wheelchairs, the bottom
strap(s) may be located below the rigidizer bar.
e. Pull down and attach privacy flap to seat sling allowing sufficient slack
for your cushion to be placed against the back canes.
f. Install seat cushion ensuring proper location
3. Transfer onto wheelchair.
4. Adjust straps on mount for optimal
balance and trunk alignment.
5. Adjust thoraco-lumbar-pelvic (TLP) supports.
a. Lean forward and place TLP supports
(tips pointing inward) against your
trunk at desired location in the
lumbar-sacral region.
b. Lean back to attach wedges to the
front surface of the adjustable mount
via the hook and loop fastener.
c. The TLP supports can be moved
up/down, in/out, and rotated. In
some instances, they may extend
beyond the width of the wheelchair
frame and can be trimmed.
e. Continue to make adjustments to the
TLP supports until the desired posture
and comfort is achieved.
6. Install the spacer mesh overlay.
a. Lean forward and pull the spacer
mesh overlay over the adjustable
mount and TLP supports.
b. Attach the hook fastener at the inside
bottom/front of overlay to the
loop
fastener on the base privacy flap.
c. Lean back and attach the loop
fastener straps of the overlay to the
back of the adjustable mount straps.
d. Pull the spacer mesh overlay back
flap over the adjustable mount’s
straps. Loop fastener strips on the
back flap will affix to the back side
of the adjustable mount straps.
e. Readjustment of TLP supports may be necessary once overlay is in
place. Simply remove overlay, adjust position of the TLP supports, and
replace overlay.
WARNINg: Adjusting the forward and aft position of the backrest may alter
your center of gravity within the wheelchair. A recessed back position may
cause the wheelchair to tip backwards, potentially resulting in injury. Always
assess for the potential need for anti-tippers or amputee axle adapter brackets
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