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PROCEDURE 14
RECLINER
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Recliner Operation
Replacing Back or Headrest Upholstery
Adjusting Back or Headrest Upholstery
Replacing Limit Switch/Actuator
Adjusting Limit Switch
Replacing Recliner Cable Assemblies
Replacing/Adjusting Gas Cylinders
Changing Back Height
RECLINER OPERATION (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable
BEFORE using the recliner option.
NEVER operate the wheelchair while in any re-
cline position over 105
o
RELATIVE TO THE SEAT
FRAME. If the limit switch does not stop the wheel-
chair from operating in a recline position greater
than 105
o
RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME, do not
operate the wheelchair. Adjust the limit switch or
have the wheelchair serviced by a dealer or
qualified technician.
Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and ad-
justed properly BEFORE using the recliner. DO NOT
operate the recliner option if only one (1) of the
gas cylinders is operational or adjusted properly.
TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS:
Make sure the occupant of the wheelchair is
properly positioned.
When returning the occupant of the wheelchair
to the full upright position, more body strength
will be required for approximately the last twenty
(20) degrees of incline (reverse recline). Make
sure to use proper body mechanics (use your
legs) or seek assistance if necessary to avoid in-
jury.
1. Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface.
2. Inform the occupant of the wheelchair that the wheel-
chair is about to be reclined.
3. Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp both back
canes firmly.
4. Pull up on the handles of the recliner cable assem-
blies to release the gas cylinders.
5. SLOWLY, push down on the back canes while squeez-
ing the handles of the recliner cable assemblies in a
continuous motion.
6. When the back reaches the desired angle, SLOWLY
let go of the handles of the recliner cable assemblies.
7. To return the back to the full upright position, reverse
the above steps keeping in mind proper body me-
chanics.
FIGURE 1 - RECLINER OPERATION
Handle
Level Surface
REPLACING BACK OR HEADREST
UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 2)
Replacing Back Upholstery
1. Remove the ten (10) or twelve (12) phillips screws
(depending on back height) that secure the back
upholstery to the back canes.
2. Remove the existing back upholstery from the back
canes.
3. Install the new back upholstery onto the back uphol-
stery.
4. Install the ten (10) or twelve (12) phillips screws (de-
pending on back height) that secure the back uphol-
stery to the recliner back canes.
5. Adjust the back upholstery to the desired tautness.
Refer to ADJUSTING BACK OR HEADREST UP-
HOLSTERY in this procedure of the manual.
