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III. Adjusting FlexLoc for back fit

1.  Adjust back height.
  a. Use the 4mm allen wrench to  

    loosen clamp screws and slide   

    FlexLoc up/down on back canes,
  and/or
    b. Use the 4mm allen wrench to  

    loosen back height set screws 

    and slide back up/down on track.

2.  Adjust back angle.
  a. Use the 4mm allen wrench to  

    loosen back angle screws (4)     

    and adjust back angle to desired  

  orientation.

  

    b. Loosening of these screws also  

    provides for lateral movement of 

    center clamp along connecting  

    tube for lateral adjustment of back 

  support.

5

Lateral Position

Back Angle

b

a

Summary of Contents for FlexLoc FL-MS

Page 1: ...suse operation beyond capacity parts damaged by improper installation substitution of parts not approved by Ride Designs not following these care and maintenance instructions or any alteration or repair by others that in Ride Designs judgment materially or adversely affects your FlexLoc hardware Claims and repairs should be processed through your nearest authorized Ride Designs rehab technology su...

Page 2: ...on available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary Any changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have purchased The FlexLoc Mounting Hardware Intended for mounting of the Ride Custom Back onto wheelchair back canes the FlexLoc hardware is adjustable through six...

Page 3: ...e included to install and adjust the FlexLoc hardware 4mm allen wrench 2 5mm allen wrench 10mm open end wrench 2 clamp screws for back canes 5 8 open end wrench II Installation At right is a Ride Custom Back properly installed on wheelchair back canes with FlexLoc hardware NOTE This picture depicts a typical installation of the standard fixed mount non removable FlexLoc onto a wheelchair with conv...

Page 4: ... are disengaged If either pivot screw is backed off to much it will damage the retainer clip 2 Swing clamp hinge C around back cane 3 Swing clamping screw D into clamp hinge and tighten with 4mm allen wrench NOTE FlexLoc comes preassembled with the correct clamping screw for 7 8 and 1 diameter tubing If clamping to tubing replace screws with shorter screws included with the hardware 4 Repeat steps...

Page 5: ...ners a Clamp screws 2 b Pivot screws 2 c Back angle screws 4 d Back height set screws 3 e Back rotation bolts 10mm 4 f Width adjustment set screws 2 You are now ready to adjust the hardware for back fitting 4 Wedge Block Figure 4 Flange a b c d e f ...

Page 6: ...len wrench to loosen back height set screws and slide back up down on track 2 Adjust back angle a Use the 4mm allen wrench to loosen back angle screws 4 and adjust back angle to desired orientation b Loosening of these screws also provides for lateral movement of center clamp along connecting tube for lateral adjustment of back support 5 Lateral Position Back Angle b a ...

Page 7: ...w movement CAUTION Only loosen pivot screws until teeth are disengaged If either pivot screw is backed off too much it will damage the retainer clip 4 Adjust back rotation a Use the 10mm open end wrench to loosen four 4 back rotation bolts and rotate back to desired orientation Once adjustments are completed ensure all fasteners are securely tightened Visit www ridedesigns com for additional instr...

Page 8: ...th mild to moderate risk for skin breakdown For people at higher risk for skin breakdown and or more challenging postural control needs the Ride Custom Cushion 2 is the ultimate in postural support and skin care It is specifically contoured to support a person s unique size shape posture and functional requirements Cut away view of spacer mesh integrated cushion cover The Ride Forward Cushion The ...

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