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FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING MOUNTING
BRACKETS ONTO BACK CANES
INSTALLING MOUNTING BRACKETS
ONTO BACK CANES (FIGURE 1)
1. Determine diameter tubing of the wheelchair back canes.
2. Refer to DETAIL "A" for the corresponding holes in the
straps for the required diameter tubing.
3. Remove the two (2) phillips screws that ARE NOT secur-
ing the two (2) straps to the clamp block.
4. If necessary, remove the phillips screws that secure the
straps to the clamp block and move the straps to the posi-
tion determined in STEP 2.
5. Resecure the two (2) straps to the clamp block with the two
(2) phillips screws removed in STEP 4.
NOTE: Do not reinstall the two (2) phillips screws removed in
STEP 3 at this time.
6. Repeat STEPS 3-5 for remaining straps and clamp blocks.
7. Position one (1) of the clamp block/strap assemblies around
the back cane of the wheelchair.
8. Position one (1) of the mounting brackets in the clamp
block/strap assembly as shown in FIGURE 1.
9. Secure the two (2) straps to the clamp block with the two
(2) phillips screws removed in STEP 3.
NOTE: Make sure Quick-Lock Brackets (mounting brackets
with locking tabs) are mounted at the TOP of the back canes.
NOTE: Make sure the mounting brackets are positioned BE-
HIND the back canes.
CAUTION
DO NOT over tighten the clamp blocks to the back
canes, damage to the straps may occur.
10. Slide the clamp block/strap assembly and mounting bracket
to the desired position and tighten with the two (2) set screws.
11. Repeat STEPS 7-10 for the remaining clamp block/strap
assemblies and mounting brackets.
INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING
BRACKETS ONTO KWIK FIT BACK
(FIGURE 2)
NOTE: Adjustable mounting brackets can be placed in differ-
ent configurations. Always determine where the back will be
positioned in relation to wheelchair frame and Silhouette Seat
Cushion first. Refer to the SHAPE SENSOR owner's manual.
NOTE: To maintain the original center of gravity (CG) of the
wheelchair user, the Kwik Fit back will normally be placed be-
tween or behind the back canes.
NOTE: The adjustable mounting brackets MUST extend to-
wards the front of the wheelchair.
NOTE: If necessary, an optional mounting spacer (sold sepa-
rately, P/N 3002937) can be used to space out the adjustable
mounting brackets at the top of the Kwik Fit back.
1. Position the Kwik Fit back on the wheelchair at the dimen-
sions taken from the Shape Sensor. Refer to the SHAPE
SENSOR owner's manual.
2. Hold the back in place and determine approximate mount-
ing position of the four (4) adjustable mounting brackets.
NOTE: Refer to DETAIL "B" for possible mounting positions.
3. Loosely install the four (4) adjustable mounting bracket
guides to the four (4) adjustable mounting brackets at the
position determined in STEP 2 with the socket cap screws
provided. Refer to FIGURE 2 for proper orientation.
4. Install the four (4) adjustable mounting bracket guides into
the slot on either side of the back and slide to the position
determined in STEP 2. Tighten socket cap screws securely.
5. Install Kwik Fit back onto wheelchair as shown in FIGURE
2. Repeat STEPS 3-4 until ALL of the following occur:
A. The Kwik Fit back hangs vertically.
B. The Kwik Fit back does not rattle.
C. The lock levers on the Quick-Lock brackets open and
close without obstruction.
DETAIL "A"
25mm Diameter
Tubing
22mm Diameter
Tubing
19mm Diameter
Tubing
Clamp
Block
Back Cane
Quick-Lock Bracket
Phillips Screws
Straps
Towards Rear
of Wheelchair
Mounting
Bracket
Set
Screws