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IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION
T. Upholstery Fabric
WARNING: You must immediately replace seat and back upholstery that has worn through
and shows signs of failing. If you fail to do so, the seat or back may fail which could cause
a fall resulting in serious injury or death.
The seat sling material will weaken over time. The repeated action of transferring to your
wheelchair will weaken your sling material quicker. Inspect your upholstery for fraying, thin spots
or stretching of fabrics especially at edges and seams. This should be done monthly. Also, be
aware that laundering or excess moisture will reduce flame retardation of the fabric. See the
Maintenance and Care section for proper cleaning and maintenance notes. Contact your
authorized supplier if you have concerns about your seat or back, or feel it needs to be replaced.
U. Seat Upholstery
WARNING: You must immediately replace seat and back upholstery that has worn through
and shows signs of failing. If you fail to do so, the seat or back may fail which could cause
a fall resulting in serious injury or death.
How to Adjust Seat Upholstery Tension
NOTE: The seat upholstery includes a folding strap to assist in folding the chair. The
folding strap is not intended as a carrying strap.
1. Reach under the seat upholstery to find the tension adjustable hook and loop flap. This
should be located on the bottom, right side of seat upholstery.
2. Loosen the Phillips head screws (Fig. 26) on the same side of seat upholstery as the tension
adjustable flap.
3. Separate the hook from loop on the tension adjustable flap by pulling apart.
4. To tighten the seat upholstery, pull the tension adjustable flap towards the opposite side of
the chair. To loosen the seat upholstery, apply pressure from the top of the seat upholstery
towards the ground.
5. When the seat upholstery has reached the desired level of tension, press the hook and loop
back together.
6. Retighten the Phillips head screws (Fig. 26).
Fig. 26
