SECTION 7—BACK
Compass™XE
and Allegro®
68
Part No 1127114
FIGURE 7.5
Adjusting Back Height - Adjustable Height Backs
Fixed Height Backs
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 7.6
on
page
69.
1. If
the
wheelchair
is
equipped
with
cantilever
arms,
remove
them
from
the
wheelchair.
Refer
to
Using/Installing/Adjusting
Cantilever
Arms
on
page 47.
NOTE:
Note
the
position
of
the
cantilever
arms
for
reinstallation.
2. Remove
the
two
hex
bolts,
locknuts
and
washers
that
secure
the
back
canes
to
the
back
angle
plates.
CAUTION
The locking mechanism in the back canes is spring loaded. Slowly remove the back
canes from the wheelchair to prevent the springs from being lost.
3. Slowly
remove
the
two
backs
canes
from
the
wheelchair.
4. Position
the
mounting
holes
in
the
new
back
canes
with
the
mounting
holes
in
the
back
angle
plates.
WARNING
The back canes MUST be fastened securely to the seat frame BEFORE using the
wheelchair.
DO NOT overtighten hex bolts. Overtightening hex bolts will prohibit the free
movement of the back canes, preventing the back canes from locking properly.
5. Secure
the
new
back
canes
to
the
back
angle
plates
with
hex
bolts,
locknuts
and
washers.
Torque
to
35
‐
inch
pounds.
Refer
to
FIGURE 7.6
for
correct
hardware
orientation.
6. If
necessary,
reinstall
the
cantilever
arms
onto
the
wheelchair.
Refer
to
Using/
Installing/Adjusting
Cantilever
Arms
on
page 47.
5
4
3
2
1
HOLE*
*NOTE:
Holes
numbered
from
bottom
to
top
for
reference
only.
(There
are
no
numbers
on
the
back
canes
or
wheelchair
frame.)
Wheelchair Frame
Highest Position
Lowest Position
