SECTION 9—BACK
R51™and R51LXP
46
Part No. 1106645
SECTION 9—BACK
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Adjusting the Back Height
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.1.
NOTE: Back canes must be adjusted to the same height.
NOTE: Take note of the position and orientation of the back cane mounting hardware before
removing. The fold down back canes use two mounting screws to secure the two back canes to the
wheelchair frame, the adjustable angle back canes use four mounting screws.
1. Remove the mounting screws and locknuts that secure the two back canes to the back
cane mounting tube.
2. Reposition the back canes to the desired height adjustment position as shown in
FIGURE 9.1.
3. Reinstall the mounting screws and locknuts that secure the back canes to the back cane
mounting tube and securely tighten.
FIGURE 9.1
Adjusting the Back Height
Fold Down Back Canes
Back Cane
Adjustable Angle Back Canes
Back Height (in inches)
Back Height (in inches)
* HOLE #
1
2
3
4
HEIGHT
16
17
18
19
* HOLE #
1 & 2 2 & 3 3 & 4 4 & 5
HEIGHT
16
17
18
19
Mounting
Screw
Back Cane
Locknut
Locknuts
Back Cane
Back Cane
Mounting
Screws
*NOTE: Holes numbered from bottom to top for reference only. There are no numbers on the back
canes or wheelchair frame.
