R Healthcare Technical Information Manual - Dash Page 37 March 2007 Revision B
Fitting Instruction
– Seat Canvas
Part number
Various
Where used
Various
Tools and Techniques
The following tool will be required
No 3 Pozi-Drive Screw Driver or
3mm Allen Key
Service and maintenance
At each service check for:
Any damaged or contaminated canvas must be replaced
– cross contamination could occur, or there may be
an effect on stability.
– it is advisable to also replace the hand grips as part of this process.
Maximum washing temperature 30 deg. C, using water only, to remove stubborn stains a little mild detergent is
useful, but must be wiped clean with warm water. Above this temperature can damage the canvas and leave
residue. If desired cleanliness is not achieved Remploy advises the canvas is replaced.
Damaged or worn, upholstery needs to be replaced, if assembled in pairs Remploy Healthcare
recommends replace both seat, back canvas and hand grips, for continuity of wheelchair in use.
Method
1.
Remove the existing seat canvas by turning anti-clockwise the 8 securing canvas screws.
2.
Retain the Canvas Bar, Canvas Screws and Cup Washers.
3.
Insert the Canvas Bar into the new Canvas, and locate the Canvas Screws and Cup Washers through the
holes.
4.
Open the wheelchair and locate one side of the Canvas Assembly over the Nut Inserts in the chair..
5.
Loosely tighten the screws to secure the canvas, repeat the operation on the other side.
6.
Tighten the screws to 7nm.
7.
Make sure the canvas screws are free of any burrs.
8.
Ensure the seat canvas sits in or above the seat keps (saddles) a maximum of 5mm.
9.
Ensure the seat canvas sits square to the seat tubes, level with the plastic end caps.
10.
Ensure the seat canvas deflection is 10mm maximum from the horizontal.
11.
Consider the use of lap straps, as they may need fitting as part of this process.
Spares and Options should only be fitted by a trained and competent person
Post code S41 8NJ
Weight excluding packaging: 500 grms per canvas
