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2.
Adjusting the rear seat depth insert to the desired position.
3.
Retighten the fasteners.
10.5 Backrest
WARNING
– After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tightened BEFORE using the
wheelchair.
Fold Down Backrest
The Stellar LEAP is equipped with a fold down backrest designed to facilitate chair storage and transport.
Folding Down the Backrest
WARNING -
Ensure the chair is not occupied before
folding down the backrest.
1.
Remove the armrests from the armrest
receivers (see section 10.2 for
instructions).
2.
Disengage both latches (see Figure
10.14), by pushing each lever towards
the front of the chair. The latches do
not have to be disengaged
simultaneously.
3.
Once both latches are disengaged, push
the push bar forward to fold down the
backrest.
WARNING -
Ensure backrest latches are properly
engaged before use.
Figure 10.14: Fold down backrest
Non-Fold Down Backrest
Adjusting the Back Angle
1.
The seat-to-back angle may be set at a range of 90°-120°. Only two (2)
bolts need to be removed from each side in order to change the angle.
2.
Adjust the bracket to the desired angle and re-install the bolts
3.
Retighten the nuts.
NOTE
– The locknuts should be re-used no more than five (5) times to ensure
locking material grips. If locknuts are worn, please replace.
10.6 Rear Wheels
Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels/Axles
1.
Unless the product was ordered with quick-release axles, the rear wheels can be removed using a ¾”
socket head and a ¾” crescent wrench (see Figure 10.16). If the chair is configured using axle bolts (not
quick-release), the axle bolt heads must be located on the inside of the frame with the nuts located on the
outside of the rear wheel hubs. If axle bolts are installed backwards, the seat frame may hit the end of the
Figure 10.15: Adjusting the back angle
for non-fold down backrest
