SECTION 9—FIXED AND ASBA SEAT FRAME
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ASBA
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.3 on page 70.
NOTE: Review the chart below. This will determine the components needed to obtain your desired
seat depth.
1. Find current seat depth in left hand column in the chart.
2. Follow that row to right under seat frame components.
3. Verify and note the components of the current seat depth.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the desired seat depth.
5. Compare existing components of the current seat depth and the required components
for the desired seat depth.
To adjust the depth of the seat on the wheelchair, use the following guidelines:
If the current seat depth is and the desired seat depth are within the 12 to 15-inch seat
depth range, this change can be accomplished by repositioning the back canes on the CJ
back brackets. Refer to Changing Seat Depth on page 68.
If the desired change only requires a new seat pan, refer to
If the desired change requires the removal/installation of CJ back brackets, refer to
Removing/Installing CJ Back Brackets on page 99.
If the desired change requires a new side frame, and/or new center frame, perform the
following steps:
A. Perform the instructions outlined in Preparation for Removing/Installing Seat
NOTE: Note the mounting hole position of side frame for proper installation of new side frame.
B. Remove the two mounting screws, coved washers, spacers, and locknuts that
secure the side frame to the center frame.
C. Remove the side frame from the center frame.
SEAT FRAME COMPONENTS
SEAT DEPTH
CJ BRACKETS
REQUIRED
SEAT PAN
SIDE FRAME
CENTER FRAME
12-inches to
15-inches
YES
17-inch
Short
Short
16-inches
NO
16-inches
Short
Short
17-inches
NO
17-inches
Short
Short
18-inches
NO
18-inches
Medium
Short
19-inches
NO
19-inches
Medium
Short
20-inches
NO
20-inches
Long
Long
21-inches
NO
21-inches
Long
Long
22-inches
NO
22-inches
X-Long
Long