ACTA-EMBRACE™ BACK
Parts Included:
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- Complete Acta-Embrace™ Assembly with Quick Release Compass Hardware (2 Point)
1
- 5 mm Hex Key
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- 2.5 mm Hex Key
Loosen the two clamp bolts
(A)
on both sides using the 5mm Hex Key. Tighten the clamps onto the left and right wheelchair canes.
The mounting brackets adjust in and out to accommodate varying sized wheelchairs. The Acta- Embrace™ Back can fit onto a wheel-
chair 1" narrower to 1" wider of the purchased size.
Tip: Make sure the clamps are the same height relative to one another on the canes.
Tip: Make sure the clamps sit square to the wheelchair.
Note: The quick release levers may be tight when first actuated, but will loosen after 1-3 times.
1
Slightly loosen bolts
(B)
on the mounting bracket on both sides using the 5mm Hex Key. Slide the mounting brackets in or out, making
sure to make all adjustments symmetric, until the wheelchair canes are relaxed.
2
Gently loosen bolts
(I)
and
(J)
on both sides to allow for adjustment of all mounting brackets using 1/8 in. Hex Key.
1
Attach the cane mounts
(G)
facing forward as shown at the desired height, keeping each cane mount symmetrical. To attach the cane
mount, remove one side screw securing the metal strap, wrap the strap around the cane, tighten both side strap bolts, and tighten the
rear screw to secure.
2
Place the mounting pegs
(H)
into the grooves on the cane mounts
(G)
on both sides.
3
When hardware is properly placed, be sure to secure bolts
(I)
and
(J)
tightly on both sides.
4
If the backrest was able to be removed and reinstalled smoothly, no additional height adjustments are needed. If further adjustments
are needed, repeat steps 3 - 4. Fully tighten bolts
(B)
when adjustments are complete using 5mm Hex Key.
5
Angle and Depth Adjustment: Loosen the two bolts
(D)
on both sides using the 5mm Hex Key. The backrest can be slid
forward/backwards, and can also be rotated angularly. Tighten all four bolts when the backrest depth and angle are adjusted.
6
Tighten set screw
(E)
on both sides using the supplied 2.5mm Hex Key to lock angle rotation. These set screws intersect with the top
bolts and prevents angle rotation.
1. Feel between the backrest and the user's back for gaps and/or identify areas that require positioning adjustments.
2. Unzip access at the top of the back and remove the stays.
3. Mold the stays to fill in the gaps and/or provide positioning.
4. Reinstall the stays and have the user rest against the Acta-Embrace
™
Back.
5. This is an iterative process, continue making adjustments until the proper support and positioning goals have been met.
7
Tighten set screw
(F)
on both sides using the 2.5mm Hex Key to prevent vertical movement and angular rotation of the clamps.
8
To adjust the height of the back, loosen bolts
(B)
and slide then vertically along the back shell’s slots. Keep the height on both the left
and right assembly symmetrical.
4
Mounting Bracket Adjustment: Make sure the left and right brackets are at the same height relative to one another on the backrest
shell. When brackets appear to be in line, finger-tighten bolts
(B)
on both sides, open quick release levers
(C)
, and remove/reinstall
the backrest.
3
The installation of the backrest is complete. Adjustments for depth, angle, and height can now be made.
The user can be seated during this process.
IMPORTANT: When installation and adjustments are complete, all bolts should be tightened
to a minimum of 85 in-lbs.
*This does not include set screws.
The Acta-Embrace™ Back has patented moldable aluminum stays inserted into the cover.
These stays can be molded to meet the contour of the spine.
Refer to 2 Point instructions # 1 - 8.
How to Mold the Aluminum Stays:
Attaching Quick Release Compass Hardware (2 Point)
Attaching Quick Release Compass Hardware (4 Point)
Parts Included:
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- Complete Acta-Embrace™ Back Assembly with Quick Release Compass Hardware (4 Point)
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- 1/8 in. Hex Key
1
- 5mm Hex Key
1
- 2.5mm Hex Key
Attaching Quick Release Compass Hardware (2 Point)
Attaching Quick Release Compass Hardware (4 Point)
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B
C
A
F
E
G
H
J
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