SECTION 7—BACK
Part No 1127114
71
Compass™XE
and Allegro®
Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Cane
CAUTION
The locking mechanism in the back canes is spring loaded. Slowly remove the back
canes from the wheelchair to prevent the springs from being lost.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 7.8.
NOTE:
The
following
procedure
is
for
non
‐
recliner
wheelchairs
only.
1. Move
the
back
cane
down
and
out
of
the
way.
2. Unthread
the
actuator
from
the
locking
mechanism.
3. Slowly
let
the
locking
mechanism
and
spring
slide
out
of
the
back
cane.
NOTE:
Inspect
the
spring
and
clean
or
replace
if
necessary.
4. Slide
the
new
locking
mechanism
and
spring
into
the
back
cane.
5. Make
sure
the
angled
end
of
the
locking
mechanism
is
pointing
up
towards
the
locking
pin
on
the
adjustment
plate.
6. Use
Loctite
242
and
securely
tighten
the
actuator
into
the
locking
mechanism.
7. To
lock
the
back
canes,
pull
up
on
the
back
canes
until
there
is
an
audible
“click”.
8. Push
back
and
forth
on
the
back
canes
to
make
sure
they
are
locked
in
place.
FIGURE 7.8
Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Cane
Angled Portion of
Locking Mechanism
Actuator
Back Cane
Spring
Locking Mechanism