SECTION 16—MANUAL RECLINERS
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FIGURE 16.3
Replacing Recliner Cable Assemblies
Replacing/Adjusting Gas Cylinders
WARNING
Replace one gas cylinder at a time to avoid injury.
Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and adjusted properly BEFORE using the
recliner. DO NOT operate the recliner if only one of the gas cylinders is operational
or adjusted properly.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 16.4.
Replacing Gas Cylinder
1. Remove the mounting screw, washer, nylon washers and locknut that secure the Top
of the gas cylinder to mounting bracket on back cane.
2. Loosen the jam nut on existing gas cylinder rod.
3. Unscrew the existing gas cylinder from the operator of the recliner cable assembly and
the pivot block and remove the existing gas cylinder from the wheelchair.
Nylon Washers
Tie Wraps
Mounting
Screw
Pivot Block
Gas
Cylinder
Rod
Cable Snapped
Into Slot
Jam Nut
NO Movement in Operator of the
Recliner Cable Assembly
Handle
Mounting Bracket
Pan
Screw
Cable Operator
Cable Fitting
Seated Properly
No Slack
in Cable
Washer
Locknut
Gas Cylinder
Back Cane