SECTION 14—BACK
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Part No 1125031
Removing/Installing the Back Canes
ASBA Seats
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 14.5 on page 75.
NOTE: The following tools and items are required to perform this procedure:
• 7/16-inch Socket with Ratchet
• 7/16-inch Box Wrench
• Screwdriver
• Wire Cutters
• Tie-wraps
1. Remove seat cushion.
2. Remove armrest. Refer to the wheelchair owner’s manual.
3. Perform one of the following:
• Wheelchairs with a Back Pan - Perform the following steps:
i. Remove the back pan from the back canes. Refer to Removing the Curved Back
ii. Remove the two fastening strips from the back pan.
iii. Remove the four back pan mounting screws from the back pan.
iv. Remove the two small mounting screws securing the upper mounting brackets
to the back canes.
• Wheelchairs with a Seating System - Remove the seating system from the back
canes. Refer to the seating system owner’s manual.
4. To ensure the proper back angle is restored during reinstallation, note the back cane
mounting positions used on seat frame brackets.
5. Remove the four hex screws, washers, coved washers, and locknuts that secure the
existing back canes to the seat frame.
NOTE: Existing hardware and inserts will be reused.
6. Remove the back canes from the wheelchair.
NOTE: Back insert should automatically come out of the back cane.
7. Slide the back insert into the bottom of the new/existing
back canes.
8. Line up the mounting holes of the back insert with the mounting holes in the back
canes and partially insert one hex screw to maintain location of back insert.
WARNING
The back canes MUST be fastened securely to the seat frame before using the
wheelchair. Torque to 75 in-lbs ± 20%.
