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PROCEDURE 1 - INSTALLING
CLAMPS ON SEATING SYSTEMS
WITH A GROWTH BRACKET
Twist Release Clamps For Back (FIGURE 1)
NOTE: Refer to INSTALLATION WARNING in the
SAFETY SUMMARY before proceeding.
1. Make sure that the back mounting hooks are flush
against the back canes.
2. Loosen socket screw that opens twist release clamp.
NOTE: There is a right and left twist release clamp. Make
sure when installing that the socket screw adjustment is
on the outside of the wheelchair frame.
3. Install the open end of the twist release clamp below
the back mounting hook so that the locking mecha-
nism rests on top of the back mounting hook.
4. Loosely tighten the socket screw.
5. Repeat STEPS 1- 4 for the other side.
6. Make sure both twist release clamps are flush against
the back mounting hooks and that the locking mecha-
nism rests on top of the back mounting hooks.
7. Torque socket screw to 75 - inch pounds.
8. Once twist release mounting clamps are secured, do
one (1) of following:
A. Refer to QUICK RELEASE CLAMPS FOR
SEAT in PROCEDURE 1 of this instruction sheet.
B. Refer to USING CLAMPS in this instruction sheet.
NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage before use.
In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Dealer
for further instruction.
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for the safe
installation and use of mounting hardware on seating sys-
tems:
GENERAL WARNINGS
DO NOT install this equipment without first read-
ing and understanding this instruction sheet. If you
are unable to understand these instructions, con-
tact a healthcare professional, dealer or techni-
cal personnel if applicable before attempting to
install this equipment - otherwise, injury or dam-
age may occur.
Ensure that the seat and back of the seating sys-
tem are fixed to the wheelchair. A loose seat or
back may lead to potentially dangerous situa-
tions with positioning devices.
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
DO NOT install twist, quick, and fixed release
clamps in any other locations than specified in
this instruction sheet - otherwise, the seating sys-
tem will not be secured properly to the wheel-
chair and bodily injury may occur.
Ensure that ALL hardware is tight at ALL times.
HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART
NOTE: This chart is a general guideline for recommended
mounting hardware.
HARDWARE CLAMPS
With
Without
Growth Bracket
Growth Bracket
BACK
Twist Release
Twist Release
(SEE FIGURE 1)
Fixed Release
(SEE FIGURE 3)
SEAT
Quick Release
Quick Release
(SEE FIGURE 2)
Fixed Release
(SEE FIGURE 4)
Twist Release
Cane Clamp
Inside
Back Cane
Back
Mounting
Hook
Socket Screw
Locking Mechanism
FIGURE 1- TWIST RELEASE CLAMPS FOR BACK
Seat Rail
Twist Release Cane Clamps
Quick Release Rail Clamps
Fixed Released Rail/Cane Clamps
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
