SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK
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Contour (adjustable) Back-Upholstery
Contour (adjustable) Tension Strips
The adjuster strips can be adjusted at various levels of tension to accommodate
individual end
users. In a typical scenario, the bottom two strips can be adjusted tightly to
support and/or assist the extensor muscles.
Installing/Replacing Adjustable Back-Upholstery
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.4, next page.
Installing
1. Remove the existing back-upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Standard Back-Upholstery paragraph.
2. Slide each section (anchor loop/adjuster strap) of the adjustable back-upholstery with
the grommet hole facing the rear of the wheelchair.
3. Secure the adjustable back-upholstery to the back-canes with the two mounting
screws.
NOTE: Clean the upholstery with warm water and mild detergent to remove superficial
soil.
W A R N I N G
Ensure that the wheelchair is fully opened, the back brace is fitted, and the seat rails
properly located. The fastening straps MUST be securely fastened before applying the
back-upholstery cover. The Contour (adjustable) back should be checked whenever
entering the wheelchair to ensure that the fastening strips are securely fastened.
4. Slip adjuster straps
B
through corresponding anchor loops and adjust the
back upholstery. Secure with the fastening strips.
5. Secure the back-upholstery cover
B
(fastening strap) to the back of the adjustable
back-upholstery (fastening strap).
6. Flip the back-upholstery cover over the adjustable back-upholstery and secure the
fastening strips to the front of the adjustable back-upholstery.
7. Lay the front portion of the back-upholstery cover on the seat upholstery.
8. Adjust the slack in the back-upholstery cover and then secure to the seat upholstery.
Replacing
1. Lift up on the existing back-upholstery cover
B
and remove the cover from the
wheelchair.
2. Remove the two mounting screws and washers that secure the existing
adjustable back-upholstery to the back-canes.
3. Slide each section (anchor loop/adjuster strap) of the existing adjustable
back-upholstery off from the back-canes.
