ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE – FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS | USER MANUAL
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8.7.5 INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE LIMB SUPPORT
WARNING
Never sit on a limb support.
INSTALLATION
Refer to the installation of footrest in section
7.3 Footrests
.
– The limb support can be adjusted horizontally from left to right.
In height, it can also be placed closer or farther from the seat
and finally the angle may be adjusted.
– To adjust the horizontal alignment from left to right, slightly
loosen screws (1), slide the cushion horizontally to the desired
position, then tighten the screws at a torque of 7 Nm.
– To adjust the limb support’s angle, slightly loosen screws (1),
place the cushion at the desired angle, then tighten the screws
at a torque of 7 Nm.
– To adjust the support in relation to the seat, slightly loosen the
screws under the cushion (2), slide the support into the desired
position and then firmly tighten the screws.
– To adjust the height, slightly loosen the screws (3) to allow the
clamp to slide on the vertical axle. Slide the limb support into
the desired position and then tighten the screws at a torque of 7
Nm.
– To adjust the base rotation, slightly loosen the screws (4) to
be able to rotate the clamp on the main axle. Rotate the limb
support into the desired position, then tighten the screws at a
torque of 7 Nm.
RECOMMENDATION
It is easier to adjust one axle at a time.
8.7.6 CLEANING THE LIMB SUPPORT
To clean the limb support, remove the cover and follow the same
instructions as in the section
8.4.3 Cleaning your wheelchair
for the
seat cover and back rest.
8.8 SEAT
It may be difficult to unfold the wheelchair if the seat upholstery has
been installed too tight.
8.8.1 REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY
SLIDE-ON SLING
– Partially close the wheelchair to remove tension in the seat
upholstery.
– Remove end cap (1).
– Remove old seat upholstery and slide in new seat upholstery.
– Reinstall end cap (1).
– Adjust tension with the Velcro located under the seat pad.
– Fully open the wheelchair and make sure the upholstery is
tight.
8.8.2
REPLACING THE RIGID SEAT
INSTALLATION
1. Place the back edge on the frame so that it engages the back
rest clamp on both sides.
2. Lower the front edge so that it rests on the frame and
press firmly on both sides.
3. Check that the seat plate is properly installed by trying to pull it
forward and to the sides. A properly installed plate should not
move and should remain fixed in its position. If the plate moves
or slips out of position, check that the edge of the rear installed
plate is marked with the digit 1 then, repeat steps 1,2 and 3.
There is a sticker on the bottom of the plate identifying the edges
and indicating the steps.
To remove the plate, simply lift the front edge to disengage the
clips.
WARNING
Never place the seat plate with the edge identified by the digit
1 in front.
8.9 SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT
WARNING
Any change in the floor/seat height requires an adjustment
of the anti-tippers, the caster housing angle and the 3º and
6º axle receivers. It is important to make these adjustments
before using the wheelchair to avoid the risk of injury.
8.9.1 CHANGING THE FRONT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT
To change the front seat-to-floor height, you can do one of these
three things:
– Move casters into forks.
– Install different caster size.
– Change caster housing fork stem with the necessary spacers
(Standard, +2.5 cm (1 in.) and 5cm (2 in.) available).
8.9.2 CHANGING REAR SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT
To change the rear seat-to-floor height, you can do one of these two
things:
– Install the rear wheel axle bushing receivers in a different posi-
tion along the rear mounting plate.
– Install different rear wheel size.
8.9.3 CHANGING FRONT & REAR SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT
To change the front and rear seat-to-floor height simultaneously,
you can:
– Change seat cushion thickness.
