Zippie
®
SPHYNX
252843 Rev. B
15
8.0 USE AND MAINTENANCE
J. BACKREST UPHOLSTERY
1.
Backrest Upholstery:
Check monthly for excessive stretching of the upholstery, or loose attaching hardware. If you
determine the upholstery is no longer tight, contact your Sunrise Medical Authorized Dealer for a
replacement.
K. TENSION ADJUSTABLE UPHOLSTERY
Adjusting Standard Tension Adjustable Backrest Upholstery
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.5
8.6
8.10
C
8.9
B
8.8
A
8.8
8.9
8.10
8.7
Vanity
fl ap
8.11
D
8.12
E
8.11
8.12
1.
Be sure the dependent is not seated in the
mobility device before adjusting the backrest
upholstery.
2.
Remove vanity fl ap. (Fig 8.7)
3.
Straps should be adjusted when chair is
unfolded.
4.
DO NOT over tighten straps, as this will cause
undue strain upon the chair frame.
5.
Adjust straps to desired tightness. (Fig 8.5)
6.
If straps need to be replaced:
a.
Attach top strap fi rst, cut to length.
b.
Mount short side of backrest straps to
back post (A). (Fig 8.8)
c.
Mount long side of backrest straps on
opposite side (B). (Fig 8.9)
d.
Mount crocodile fi xator (C) (Fig 8.10).
Fixator should be placed in the middle of
the strap (D & E), trim as needed.
(Fig 8.11 & Fig 8.12)
7.
Attach backrest cover and fold over rear of
Velcro
®
strapping system. The Zippie patch
should be upright on the rear of the chair.
(Fig 8.7)
8.
Finish set up by placing vanity fl ap (center
panel) down onto Velcro
®
tension adjustable
straps to secure attachment.
WARNING
Any changes made to the straps will aff ect the
center of gravity. It is best to have the attendant
stationed behind the wheelchair to prevent the
wheelchair from tipping backwards while the user
becomes accustomed to the adjustment.
