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Vibe
V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S
COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
After becoming familiar with your Vibes operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your
comfort, such as seat height and angle, armrest angle, footrest height and angle, and controller position. If your Vibe is
equipped with a Synergy Seat or other specialty seat, refer to the information provided in separate manuals. If your Vibe
is equipped with a medium back, a highback, or a reclining seat, refer to the following information.
WARNING! If your power chair was configured by your Quantum Rehab Specialist, please consult
your healthcare professional before changing the seat position or making any other adjustment.
Some adjustments may degrade your power chairs performance and safety by changing its center
of gravity.
WARNING! Some power chair components are heavy. You may need assistance to lift or carry
them. Please refer to IV. The Vibe for specific component weights before you disassemble the
power chair.
WARNING! Prevent injury. Remove the occupant from the power chair before making any
adjustments.
You may need the following to make comfort adjustments:
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metric/standard hex key set
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metric/standard socket set and ratchet
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adjustable wrench
Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment
The seat is attached to the power base through the UMS. See figure 8. You can change the seat height to one of three
positions in 1-in. increments by raising the front and rear trapeze bars. If you raise or lower only one trapeze bar (front or
rear), you can also change the seat base angle (dump).
NOTE: It is easier to raise/lower the trapeze bars with the seat removed.
To change the seat height or seat angle:
1. Power off the controller. See VIII. Operation.
2. Make sure the power chair is in drive mode. See IV. The
Vibe.
3. Disconnect the two battery door latches from the battery
door. See figure 5.
4. Open the battery door and disconnect the controller. See
figure 5.
5. Flip up the seat latch safety to release the seat from the
front trapeze bar. See figure 9.
6. Slide the seat forward and lift it off the power base. Set it
aside.
7. Remove the ball detent pins from the rear trapeze bar. See
figure 10.
8. Raise or lower the rear trapeze bar to the desired position.
There are three holes in each pin. The holes are 1 in. apart.
9. Reinstall the ball detent pins into the rear trapeze bar.
10. Turn the two fasteners on the front shroud one-quarter turn
in either direction.
SEAT LATCH
SAFETY
Figure 9. Seat Latch
