FITTING THE BACK TO THE CHAIR
DETERMINING COMPATIBILITY
Wheelchair Types
The Zip Back is designed to be compatible with most wheelchairs
with the following exceptions:
Wheelchairs that are angularly adjustable, recline or tilt and result
in a back angle greater than 60 degrees from the vertical should not
be used.
WARNING
Use with these types of wheelchairs may cause the
back to accidentally disconnect from the wheelchair
resulting in a fall and the potential for serious injury.
Wheelchair Dimensions
If you cannot determine that the back canes are compatible
please contact your authorized Sunrise Medical provider
or Sunrise Medical customer service.
Zip Back Width*
(all contours)
Width of back canes from outside to
outside of the tubes (Fig. 1-A)
Minimum width
Maximum width
inch
cm
inch
cm
Table 1
A
A
* Back Width is identified in your back’s part number.
Example: JZIPB
10
S is a 10" wide back.
E N G L I S H
Cane diameter (B)
Minimum width
Maximum width
TABLE 2
B
Back Width
(all contours)
1
2
The JAY Zip
as see
back
om
is designed to replace the wheelchair’s sling
upholstery. Prior to installation determine if the wheelchair used
has c
patible back canes, by measuring the width between your
back canes
n in Figure 1. Then using that measurement,
check Table 1 to determine if the back will fit your chair.
5
120688 Rev. B
8" 7.7 19.6 9.3 23.6
10" 9.7 24.6 11.3 28.7
12" 11.7 29.7 14.3 36.3
14" 13.7 34.9 16.3 41.3
Next check that the back canes are a compatible diameter.
The J
AY
back hardware can be mounted on wheelchair
back canes ranging from 3/4" to 1 1/8". Measure your back
cane diameter (Fig.
2
) and refer to Table 2 to ensure your
back canes are compatible.
i
8
" -
14
"
nch
cm
inch
cm
3/4
1.9
1 1/8
2.85