SECTION 9—FIXED AND ASBA SEAT FRAME
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1. Secure both support brackets to the seat mounting plates with four mounting screws
and locknuts. Torque mounting screws to 156 in-lbs (13 ft-lbs)(17.62 Nm).
2. Install the ASBA seat.
3. Secure the center frame to the support brackets with four mounting screws, locknuts,
and spacers. Torque to 156 in-lbs (13 ft-lbs) (17.62 Nm).
4. Insert the side frame into the center frame and secure with mounting screw, coved
spacer, spacer, and locknut. Torque to 75 in-lbs (6.25 ft-lbs)(8.47 Nm). Repeat for
opposite side frame.
5. 12 - 15 inch ASBA Seat ONLY - Remove CJ back brackets and install new seat frame.
Refer to Replacing the Seat Frame on page 66.
Replacing Components of the ASBA Seat
1. Perform the instructions outlined in Preparation for Removing/Installing Seat Frame
NOTE: Note the mounting hole position of the current side frame(s) for proper installation of the
NEW side frame(s).
2. Remove the two mounting screws, coved spacers, spacers, and locknuts that secure
the side frame to the center frame.
3. Perform one of the following:
• If center frame needs replaced, repeat STEP 2 for opposite side frame and proceed
to STEP 4.
• If opposite side frame needs replaced, repeat STEP 2, then proceed to STEP 6.
Otherwise proceed to STEP 6.
4. Remove the four mounting screws and locknuts that secure the center frame to the
support brackets.
5. Secure new center frame to support brackets with existing four mounting screws and
locknuts. Torque to 156 in-lbs (13 ft-lbs)(17.62 Nm).
WARNING
Both side frames MUST be adjusted to the same mounting hole position to main-
tain proper weight balance of user and seat frame. If weight is not balanced, injury
to the assistant and/or user and damage to the wheelchair may result.
6. Install new/existing side frame(s) into new/existing center frame at the mounting
position previously noted. Torque to 75 in-lbs (6.25 ft lb)(8.47 Nm).
7. .Perform the instructions outlined in Preparation for Removing/Installing Seat Frame