Step 3:
Slide the backcanes up or down to the desired height
As the backcanes are shifted, the back upholstery will move
accordingly. There are a number of holes running vertically through
the lower portion of the backcane. These determine how much the
back height can be raised or lowered.
CAUTION:
For safety reasons, in the highest position the top two bolts must still
pass through the square tubing of the frame and the holes running
through the round tubing of the backcane.
Step 4:
Replace the top two bolts on both backcanes.
Replace all washers. Tighten each bolt and nut to a point where firm
but not crushing the frame.
Step 5:
Replace the third lower bolt on both backcanes if they have been
removed.
3.6
REMOVING THE SEAT OR BACK UPHOLSTERY
3.6.1
To remove the back upholstery
Step 1:
Remove the rubber grip handles. By
slightly heating them with a hairdryer and
twisting them whilst pulling them off, will
make removing of these easier.
Step 2:
Undo the two screws that are located
underneath the rubber grip handles at the
rear of each back cane (see fig. 3.6.1).
Step 3:
Slightly fold the wheelchair by putting fingers under the middle of the
seat at both front and rear, grasp and give a sharp pull upwards until
the wheelchair is nearly closed.
Step 4:
Slide the back upholstery off the backcanes.
Step 5:
A tension adjustable or custom back can now be fitted.
Step 6:
Once the new back has been fitted slide rubber grip handles back
onto back canes with a twist and push movement, ensuring they're
placed back in their original position.
Figure 3.6.1
3.
MINOR WHEELCHAIR ADJUSTMENTS
3.1
ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT
Standard flip-back armrest:
The armrest flips back by pressing the release lever located at the front base of the
armrest. After you press the release lever (fig 3.1.1), you can you lift the armrest
backwards.
To adjust the height of the armrest, simply pull out the silver bolt located underneath
the armrest pad (see fig 3.1.3) and hold onto it whilst adjusting the height of the
armrest. Release sliver bolt once desired height is achieved to securely lock armrest
back in place (see fig 3.1.4).
3.2
QUICK RELEASE REAL WHEELS
3.2.1
To remove rear wheel ensure the brake is off.
Step 1:
Support the weight of the
wheelchair with one hand by
holding the push handle.
Step 2:
Push the hub cover and hold
Figure 3.1.1
Figure 3.1.2
Figure 3.1.3
Figure 3.1.4
Figure 3.2
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