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8. Remove the existing back canes from the recliner
brackets.
WARNING
The back canes MUST be fastened securely to
the seat frame BEFORE using the wheelchair.
9. Position the new back canes on the recliner brack-
ets and tighten securely with the socket bolts,
coved washers, washers and locknuts.
10. Position the actuator housings on the new back
canes and tighten securely with the socket bolts,
washers and locknuts.
11. Secure the recliner cables to the new back canes
with tie wraps.
12. Insert the folding handle into the new back canes.
13. Position the recliner handles on the new back
canes.
14. Securely tighten the recliner handles and folding
handle to the new back canes with the phillips bolts
and locknuts.
15. Install the new back upholstery onto the back canes.
Refer to REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY in this
section of the manual.
16. Install the headrest extension into the new back canes.
REPLACING THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN
THE BACK CANE (FIGURE 14)
CAUTION
The locking mechanism in the back canes is spring
loaded. Slowly remove the back canes from the
wheelchair to prevent the springs from being lost.
NOTE: The following procedure is for non-recliner
wheelchairs only.
1. Move the back cane down and out of the way.
2. Unthread the actuator from the locking mechanism.
3. Slowly let the locking mechanism and spring slide
out of the back cane.
NOTE: Inspect the spring and clean or replace if nec-
essary.
4. Slide the new locking mechanism and spring into the
back cane.
5. Make sure the angled end of the locking mechanism
is pointing up towards the locking pin on the adjust-
ment plate.
6. Use Loctite 242 and securely tighten the actuator into
the locking mechanism.
7. To lock the back canes, pull up on the back canes
until there is an audible click.
8. Push back and forth on the back canes to make sure
they are locked in place.
B
A
C
K
BACK PROCEDURE 3
FIGURE 14 - REPLACING THE LOCKING
MECHANISM IN THE BACK CANE
Spring
Back Cane
Actuator
Angled Portion
of Locking
Mechanism
Locking Mechanism
Coved Washers
(STEPS 7, 9)
Back Cane
Trigger
Release
Lever
Locknut
(STEPS 3, 14)
Socket Bolt
(STEPS 7, 9)
Locknut
(STEPS 7, 9)
Washer
(STEPS 7, 9)
Actuator Housing
(STEP 6)
Washer
(STEPS 6, 10)
Socket Bolt
(STEPS 6, 10)
Headrest
Extension Tube
Washer
(STEPS 6, 10)
Locknut
(STEPS 6, 10)
Tie Wraps
(STEPS 5, 11)
Phillips Bolt
(STEPS 3, 14)
Recliner
Brackets
FIGURE 13 - ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT -
RECLINER BACKS
Folding
Handle
(STEP 4)