Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual
Document No: 053-08 v2
Page 13 of 49
March 2019
Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual.doc
Important:
*The Snappi Seat is only crash tested with the backrest set to a 90-degree angle. If the backrest angle
is fixed at any angle other than 90 degrees, the seat can no longer be used for transport in an adapted
vehicle.
7.2: Seat Interface
Replace the interface clips if they are damaged or bent; replace the springs if they are
stretched or overly soft in operation.
IMPORTANT
The seat interface uses 2 strong torsion springs that are under load. Care must be taken when working
on the interface clip mechanism. The following instructions are the recommended method for
dismantling the assembly to safely release the tension on the springs. If you are not confident to work
on this assembly, please return your frame to the Tendercare factory.
To dismantle the interface:
•
Loosen the front screws from the
mounting using a 4mm hexagon key
as shown (right).
•
Remove the rear as the tension on
the 2 torsion springs must be
released before removing the clip
mechanism from the interface frame.
Fig 7.2.1
7.2.2
To release the tension on the springs:
•
Rotate the clips forward and lift the
frame so that it pivots on the 2
loosened front screws. Keep lifting
until the 2 spring arms are released
from the interface frame cross bar, as
shown (left)
•
Once the springs have been released, remove the 2 front screws using a 4mm
hexagon key. The interface clip assembly can then be easily taken apart by sliding
off the 2 mounting blocks, springs and washers.
