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Adjustable Back Support Owner’s Handbook
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Determine appropriate installation instructions
Before installation determine the configuration needed and proceed to the correct section
of the handbook:
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If replacing sling back upholstery on a wheelchair WITHOUT push handles, refer to
the section titled “Replace existing sling back upholstery on a wheelchair without push
handles.”
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If replacing sling back upholstery on a wheelchair that has back canes with
integrated push handles and existing threaded inserts, refer to the section titled
“Replace existing sling back upholstery on a wheelchair with push handles and existing
threaded inserts.”
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If replacing sling back upholstery on a wheelchair with integrated push handles, but
WITHOUT threaded inserts, refer to the section titled “Replace sling back upholstery
on a wheelchair that has back canes with integrated push handles but without existing
threaded inserts.”
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If installing Corbac over existing sling back upholstery, refer to the section titled
“Install Corbac over existing sling back upholstery.”
Corbac installation
Replace existing sling back upholstery on a wheelchair without
push handles
1. Remove the existing wheelchair back upholstery.
2. Adjust back cane height (if applicable) for desired back support height.
3. Slide the Corbac adjustable mount onto the wheelchair back canes.
a. Remove the Corbac adjustable mount from the cardboard packaging. Do not
unfold.
b. Locate the back cane pockets along the inside of the back panel and under the
adjustment straps. Reflective tape identifies the opening of the cane pockets.
c. Slide Corbac adjustable mount cane pockets over the wheelchair back canes. (You
may need to slightly loosen the adjustable mount straps.)
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Failure to use the back cane pockets can result in the Corbac sliding down the
back canes resulting in injury to user.
4. Tighten the adjustment straps slightly. On some rigid model wheelchairs one or more
of the bottom adjustment strap(s) may need to be located below the rigidizer bar.
5. Pull down and attach privacy flap to seat sling allowing sufficient slack for the cushion
to be placed against the back canes.
6. Install the seat cushion ensuring proper location.
7. Proceed to section titled “Fitting the Corbac.”