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Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual 

 

Document No: 053-08 v2 

Page 19 of 49 

March 2019 

Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual.doc

 

7.5: Sun Canopy Assembly: 

The following instructions detail how to fully assemble the sun canopy including the cover. A 
separ

ate parts list “Snappi Sun Canopy Parts List” is available on our website should any 

parts need to be replaced. 
 

 

Fig 7.5.1

 

Left: The sun canopy adjustor parts: 
 
1: Large Teeth Adjustor 
2: Small Teeth Adjustor 
3: Sun Canopy Spring 
4: M5 Knurled Thumbscrew 
5: M5 x 25 mm Coach Bolt 

Right: the assembled left-hand frame fixing 
bracket (see Fig 7.5.2).

 

 

Fig 7.5.2

 

 

 

Fig 7.5.3

 

To assemble the sun canopy, lay out the 2 
frame bars and 2 fixing brackets as shown 
(see Fig 7.5.3, left). 

Front Bar 

Rear Bar 

Summary of Contents for Snappi Seat Standalone

Page 1: ...is manual covers Size 1 and 2 Snappi Seats standalone IMPORTANT Please read these instructions carefully before using the Snappi Seat Please read these instructions carefully before attempting any rep...

Page 2: ...Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Document No 053 08 v2 Page 2 of 49 March 2019 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual doc Fig 0 1 Seat unit Size 1 shown...

Page 3: ...Final Checks 8 6 Maintenance 8 6 1 Routine maintenance 8 6 2 Six monthly maintenance 8 6 3 Three yearly maintenance 8 7 Repairs 9 7 1 Seat gas spring 10 11 7 1 1 Lock Back Recline 11 13 7 2 Seat Inter...

Page 4: ...f adjustments to all supports It has an easy to remove breathable cover and comes supplied with a hip belt as standard Seat adjustments please see table below for details of adjustment ranges Seat dep...

Page 5: ...ccount with these weights and you do not need to make any deduction for the Snappi Seat Warning Never exceed the maximum stated carry weight for the chassis the seat is fitted to All sizes and weights...

Page 6: ...in cover IMPORTANT If any items are damaged or missing then please contact Tendercare preferably by email at info tendercareltd com or alternatively please call us on 01903 726161 within 36 hours of d...

Page 7: ...xcessive friction on the lever when releasing it from the frame 4 2 Seat back recline Test the seat back recline mechanism is working correctly by following the instructions in section 5 1 3 of the se...

Page 8: ...k operation of the reclining mechanism weekly 3 Clean the seat frame when necessary we suggest at least once a week If you find any faults refer to your issuing authority or Tendercare Ltd 6 2 Six mon...

Page 9: ...ory replacement components should be used in all repairs These are available from Tendercare Please refer to the parts lists at the end of this manual section 11 for details of replacement parts Impor...

Page 10: ...olts Take note of the position of the washers and spacers Remove the release lever undo the release head by placing a bar e g shank of a screwdriver through the mounting hole in the head and loosen wi...

Page 11: ...ure that there is a small amount of play between the release lever and pin on the end of the gas spring If this is too tight the gas spring may not lock correctly or could have the tendency to creep w...

Page 12: ...e Fig 7 1 1 2 right Take note of the positions of the spacers washers and nuts Fig 7 1 1 2 Fig 7 1 1 3 Hinge the gas spring away from the back of the chair it will pivot on the lower bolt and unscrew...

Page 13: ...mmended method for dismantling the assembly to safely release the tension on the springs If you are not confident to work on this assembly please return your frame to the Tendercare factory To dismant...

Page 14: ...sm to close the clips To reassemble the interface follow the reverse of these instructions and test as detailed in section 4 4 of this manual 7 3 Knee Angle Adjustor Replace the seat knee angle adjust...

Page 15: ...e position of the washers and nuts etc Remove the bolt then slide the knee angle adjustor off the frame Note it may be helpful to loosen the rear bolt securing the play tray adaptor if it is difficult...

Page 16: ...nd the angle adjustors For information on fitting these please refer to the instructions given in section 7 3 for the angle adjustors and 7 4 1 for the stems and 7 4 3 for the slide ad tray assembly b...

Page 17: ...he knee angle adjustor as shown in Fig 7 4 1 4 Take note of the position of the washers Then remove the stems Fig 7 4 1 4 To fit the new stems Follow the reverse of this procedure and fit with a new N...

Page 18: ...plate Using a 5mm drill and the base plate as a template drill off the 6 mounting holes in the new foot tray Fig 7 4 2 2 Fig 7 4 2 3 Secure the new tray onto the base plate using 6 x black 4 8 mm rive...

Page 19: ...nappi Sun Canopy Parts List is available on our website should any parts need to be replaced Fig 7 5 1 Left The sun canopy adjustor parts 1 Large Teeth Adjustor 2 Small Teeth Adjustor 3 Sun Canopy Spr...

Page 20: ...dalone Workshop Manual doc Take the front bar and feed into the front fitting tube in the cover as shown see fig 7 5 4 right Fig 7 5 4 Fig 7 5 5 Left The front frame bar fitted to the cover see Fig 7...

Page 21: ...ee Fig 7 5 8 right Push the adjustor onto the end of the rod until the hole in the adjustor lines up with the square cut out in the end of the rod Fig 7 5 8 Fig 7 5 9 Take the coach bolt and push it t...

Page 22: ...nd Make sure the correct hand is used so that the large teeth on the bracket and plastic adjustor line up Fig 7 5 10 Fig 7 5 11 Take the small teeth adjustor and fit over the end of the bolt Thread th...

Page 23: ...hexagon key and 8mm socket or spanner and undo the M5 bolt securing it in place Replace the part as needed and re assemble with the clip facing the front of the sun canopy in the following order M5 x...

Page 24: ...f so you can get this out by turning the playtray bracket which will loosen the spacer 2 To remove the front bolt put the 8mm spanner on the nut which is on the inside of the bracket see photo below a...

Page 25: ...desperson Fig 8 1 Minimiser kit components 1 1 x 2 back pad 2 2 x loop strips 3 1 x 2 foot pad 4 1 x 1 seat pad 5 1 x Extended back cover 6 2 x extended side wings 7 2 x extended side wing covers 8 Op...

Page 26: ...Document No 053 08 v2 Page 26 of 49 March 2019 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual doc Set the seat on a workbench Fig 8 2 Fig 8 3 Remove all the covers and retain the original parts are required...

Page 27: ...9 March 2019 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual doc Drill off the rivets holding on the plastic side wings using a 5mm drill bit Store the standard side wings with the standard cover set for futur...

Page 28: ...Degrease the back plate with a little white spirit then wipe clean with a dry cloth as shown see Fig 8 6 right Fig 8 6 Fig 8 7 Peel off the backing tape from the two long strips of loop suppled in th...

Page 29: ...ig 8 9 left The seat with loop strips applied Take the extended side wing plastics and apply a strip of masking tape to the top of the plastic as shown see fig 8 10 right Fig 8 10 Fig 8 11 Slide the s...

Page 30: ...to the locating arms on the seat with the arms locating between the cut outs in the cover as shown see Fig 8 12 right Position the plate so the rear hole on the top mounting arm is sitting over the pl...

Page 31: ...plate up with the mark centred on the upper rear mounting hole check to ensure that there is a reasonable amount of plastic over the rear holes whilst still leaving a 5mm gap to the back of the mount...

Page 32: ...ce one of the supplied M5 x 16mm socket button bolts through the plate and into the upper mounting hole as shown in Fig 8 16 right Fig 8 16 Fig 8 17 Hold the plate in place such that the back edge is...

Page 33: ...the plate from the frame and deburr the 4 mounting holes as shown see fig 9 18 right Fig 8 18 Fig 8 19 Fit the plate to the seat using 4 x M5 x 16mm socket button bolts and 4 x Nylock nuts The head o...

Page 34: ...he seat Fig 8 20 right The seat with the extended side wing plates fitted Fig 8 20 Fig 8 21 Next adjust the depth of the hip guide plates if required by loosening the 2 socket button bolts and sliding...

Page 35: ...easier access when fitting the back pad cover Take the 2 back pad and align the slots in the back pad with the slots in the backrest plate then push down to secure to the hook loop strips Fig 8 24 Fi...

Page 36: ...ic boards Fold the extended tabs on the inside of the side wing cover around the plastic board and tuck under the outside of the cover then clip the poppers together Position the 1 seat pad into the m...

Page 37: ...0 right Fig 8 30 Fig 8 31 Slide the original hip guide covers back over the hip guide plates and clip onto the poppers at the back of the plate as shown see Fig 8 31 left Degrease the foot plate with...

Page 38: ...Document No 053 08 v2 Page 38 of 49 March 2019 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual doc Remove the foot pad this should leave the loop strip in place on the footplate Fig 8 34 Fig 8 35 Fig 8 35 left...

Page 39: ...onverted includes either lateral trunk supports or lateral head wings Place the M8 x 70mm coach bolts through the two slots in the lateral bracket note the bracket is the same for either trunk support...

Page 40: ...d as shown in Fig 8 38 right Tuck the back of the lateral bracket under the back cover Fig 8 38 Fig 8 39 Use the original M8 thumb screws and screw onto the ends of the coach bolt to secure the latera...

Page 41: ...The following instructions detail how to switch from the minimiser kit to the standard supports Fig 9 1 Parts for standard conversion 1 1 x Standard Back Pad 2 2 x Standard side wing covers 3 2 x Sta...

Page 42: ...ce the seat onto a secure workbench and recline the backrest this provides easier access to the covers pads Remove the seat cover and 1 seat base pad as shown see Fig 9 2 left Remove the back cover un...

Page 43: ...ent No 053 08 v2 Page 43 of 49 March 2019 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual doc Fig 9 4 Remove the 2 back pad to reveal the backrest board as shown see Fig 9 4 left Unclip the side wing covers an...

Page 44: ...ual Document No 053 08 v2 Page 44 of 49 March 2019 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual doc Fig 9 6 Unbolt the extended side wing plastic boards and remove from the seat Fig 9 7 right The seat with...

Page 45: ...shop Manual doc Fig 9 8 Fit the standard side wing plastic boards use the new nuts bolts supplied with the boards The bolt heads go to the inside of the seat with the plastic boards to the outside of...

Page 46: ...over the top of the seat back plate and clip the poppers onto the seat Tuck the bottom of the seat cover around the bottom of the back rest and tuck the excess cover up the back of the seat Fit the st...

Page 47: ...see Fig 9 12 left Note The following instructions are only applicable if the seat being converted includes either lateral trunk supports or lateral head wings Place the two M8 x 25 coach bolts throug...

Page 48: ...Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual doc Fig 9 14 Secure the lateral or head wing bracket in place using the M8 thumb screws removed when dismantling the minimiser kit Right 9 15 right The seat con...

Page 49: ...wipe with a damp cloth and warm water in which a little mild soap has been dissolved Dry thoroughly 3 Never use furniture polish or any spirit to clean the frame 11 Parts Lists Please refer to the ap...

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