SECTION 8—BASE FRAME
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Adjusting Seat Angle (Non TRRO Wheelchairs Only)
WARNING
Wheelchairs with TRRO Only - Adjusting the back angle from the factory setting will void TRRO
compliance. After adjusting the back angle, DO NOT transport an occupied wheelchair in a
motor vehicle of any kind. The wheelchair may only be transported in a motor vehicle while
unoccupied, and will be considered TRBKTS.
TDX SP with Adult Seat
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2.
NOTE: The following tools are required to perform this procedure.
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5/16-inch Socket with Ratchet
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Torque Wrench
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Pitch Angle Gauge
1.
Loosen but DO NOT remove the eight 5/16-18 X .75 hex head screws securing the seat-to-floor bracket to the base frame.
2.
Using the pitch angle gauge, reposition the two seat-to-floor brackets to the desired angle.
3.
Tighten the eight 5/16-18 X .75 hex head screws. Torque to 13 ft-lbs ± 20%.
FIGURE 8.2
Adjusting Seat Angle (Non TRRO Wheelchairs Only)
5/16-18 X .75-inch Hex
Head Screws
Base Frame
Seat-to-Floor
Bracket