SECTION 6—BACK
Part No 1134343
37
Crossfire
™
T6A Wheelchair
Removing/Installing Foldover Back Upholstery
WARNING
ALWAYS perform these procedures in the presence of an assistant. The position of
the footrest, camber tube, seat angle, back angle, the tautness of the back uphol-
stery as well as the user's condition are directly related to the wheelchairs stability.
Any change to one or any combination of the five may cause the wheelchair to
decrease in stability. Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position. The
addition of anti-tippers may be required.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 6.6.
Removing Foldover Back Upholstery
1. Unfasten
the
two
fastening
flaps
that
secure
the
bottom
of
the
existing
back
upholstery
to
the
back
canes.
2. Unfold
the
top
of
the
back
upholstery.
3. Lift
up
on
the
existing
back
upholstery
and
remove
from
the
wheelchair.
Installing Foldover Back Upholstery
1. Install
the
new
back
upholstery
onto
the
back
canes.
2. Wrap
the
end
of
a
fastening
flap
around
the
back
cane.
3. Insert
the
end
of
the
fastening
flap
through
the
loop.
4. Wrap
the
fastening
flap
around
the
back
cane
again
and
press
firmly
to
secure.
5. Fold
the
top
of
the
back
upholstery
down
over
the
back
canes
towards
the
front
of
the
wheelchair.
6. Press
firmly
to
secure
the
fastening
strips.
FIGURE 6.6
Removing/Installing Foldover Back Upholstery
Fastening Flap
Back Upholstery
Fold
Fastening Flap
Back Canes
Fastening Strips
Loops
Front of Wheelchair
