Invacare 2GTR Wheelchair User Manual


 
SECTION 13—TILT AND RECLINE
Part No 1114842 135 2G Tarsys®Powered Seating System
Removing/Installing Recline Links
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 13.7 on page 136.
Removing
1. Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface.
2. Remove the batteries. Refer to the owner’s manual shipped with the wheelchair.
3. Remove the seat pan. Refer to Removing/Installing Seat Pan
on page 54.
4. Remove the retaining ring and washer that secure the recline link to the pin of the seat
frame.
5. Remove the shoulder bolt and locknut that secure the recline link to the front pivot
assembly.
6. Remove the existing recline link.
Installing
1. Perform one of the following:
For 15° recline - Secure the 10°/15° recline link with the washer and a new retaining
ring to the pin in the mounting hole and orientation shown in FIGURE 13.7
(Detail “A”).
For 10° recline - Secure the 10°/15° recline link with the washer and a new retaining
ring to the pin in the mounting hole and orientation shown in FIGURE 13.7
(Detail “B”).
For 5° recline - Secure the 0°/5°
recline link with the washer and a new retaining
ring to the pin in the mounting hole and orientation shown in FIGURE 13.7
(Detail “C”).
For 0° recline - Secure the 0°/5° recline link with the washer and a new retaining
ring to the pin in the mounting hole and orientation shown in FIGURE 13.7
(Detail “D”).
CAUTION
Be sure to use a new retaining ring that is not bent or damaged.
NOTE: When completed verify retaining ring is fully seated in the groove in the pin.
2. Secure the recline link to the front pivot assembly with the existing shoulder bolt and
locknut in the mounting hole shown in the respective details of FIGURE 13.7. Securely
tighten. Torque to 13 ft-lbs ± 20%. ‘
3. Repeat for opposite side.
4. Install the seat pan. Refer to Removing/Installing Seat Pan
on page 54.
5. Install the batteries. Refer to the owner’s manual shipped with the wheelchair.