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Part No. 1110545
SECTION 3
UPHOLSTERY
UPHOLSTERY
ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 3)
WARNING
The position of the footrest, seat angle, back angle, seating system/
upholstery, caster size and position, rear wheel size and position, use of
anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of
the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the ten (10)
may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. EXTREME care MUST be
taken when changing the stability of the wheelchair. Refer to the chart in
STABILITY in SECTION 1 of this manual.
THE ADJUSTABLE TENSION STRAPS
The adjuster straps can be adjusted at
various levels of tension to accommodate
individual end-users. The bottom two (2)
straps can be adjusted tightly to support and/
or assist the extensor muscles.
THE BACK UPHOLSTERY
COVER
The back upholstery cover is designed
for three (3) reasons:
1. The first is as a modesty cover.
2. The second is to keep the cushion from
sliding out of the back of the wheelchair.
3. The third is a sacral support depending
upon how far or tight the seat portion of
the back upholstery cover is pulled under
the seat cushion.
REMOVING/INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK
UPHOLSTERY
NOTE: To remove adjustable tension back upholstery, reverse STEPS 2-4.
1. Remove the existing back upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/
INSTALLING STANDARD BACK UPHOLSTERY
in this section of the manual.
2. Stand behind the wheelchair and perform the following:
A. Slide anchor loop section of adjustable tension back upholstery over the LEFT back cane
with the grommet hole facing the rear of the wheelchair.
B. Slide adjuster strap section of adjustable tension back upholstery over the RIGHT back cane
with the grommet hole facing the rear of the wheelchair.
3. Adjust the adjuster straps to the desired tension.
Fastening Strap
Back Upholstery
Cover
Fastening Strap
Back Cane
Mounting
Hole
Back Upholstery Adjuster Straps
Back Upholstery
Anchor Loops
FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTABLE TENSION
BACK UPHOLSTERY
Mounting Screw
Seat Portion of Back
Upholstery Cover
