SECTION 16—MANUAL RECLINERS
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FIGURE 16.1
Adjusting Limit Switch
WARNING
NEVER operate the wheelchair while in any recline position over 105° RELATIVE
TO THE SEAT FRAME. If the limit switch does not stop the wheelchair from oper-
ating in a recline position greater than 105° RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME, do
not operate the wheelchair. Adjust the limit switch BEFORE using the wheelchair,
otherwise injury or damage can occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 16.2 on page 175.
1. Recline the back of the wheelchair until the gas cylinder rod measures 3-21/32 of an
inch.
2. Turn the power of the joystick to the On position.
NOTE: ALL segments of the bar graph on the joystick should start to flash on and off and the
wheelchair should not operate.
3. IF the wheelchair operates, proceed to the following steps to adjust the actuator on the
gas cylinder pivot block:
A. Loosen, but do not remove, the two mounting screws and washers that secure the
actuator to the gas cylinder pivot block.
B. Slide actuator up (towards top of the wheelchair).
Mounting Screws
(DO NOT Overtighten)
Actuator
Actuator
Limit Switch
Sensor
Mounting Screws
(DO NOT Overtighten)
Washers
Tie Wraps
Mounting
Screws
Limit Switch
Sensor
Seat
Frame
Gas Cylinder
Pivot Block
Washers
Wire
Retainer