SECTION 8—SEAT
Part No 1127114
83
Compass™XE
and Allegro®
FIGURE 8.5
Changing Seat Width - Folding Frames without Seat Rails
Rigid Frames
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 8.6
on
page
84.
1. Remove
the
existing
back
upholstery
from
the
wheelchair
if
so
equipped.
Refer
to
Replacing
Standard
Back
Upholstery
on
page 63.
2. Remove
the
existing
seating
system
from
the
wheelchair
if
so
equipped.
NOTE:
If
a
seating
system
is
being
used
on
the
wheelchair,
refer
to
the
seating
system
Owner’s
Manual
for
installation
and
removal.
3. Remove
the
six
hex
screws
and
washers
that
secure
the
three
existing
rigid
crossmembers
to
the
wheelchair
frame.
4. Install
the
new
crossmembers
onto
the
wheelchair
by
reversing
STEP
3.
Refer
to
FIGURE 8.6
for
correct
hardware
orientation.
5. Install
the
new
seating
system
onto
the
wheelchair.
NOTE:
If
a
seating
system
is
being
used
on
the
wheelchair,
refer
to
the
seating
system
Owner’s
Manual
for
installation
and
removal.
Locknuts
Draw Cord
Seat Width Holes
Hex Bolts and
Locknuts
Crossbrace
Wheelchair
Frame
Self-Tapping
Screw and
Washer
Lower Crossbrace
Saddle
Lower Crossbrace Saddle
Hex Screw
Locknuts
Crossbrace
Hex Screw
Crossbrace Pivot
Bracket
Note orientation of hex screws,
bushing, washers and locknut for
installation of new crossbraces