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ADJUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT
(FIGURE 2)
Low Back Captain's Seats
1. Lift up on the release handle and move the back to the
desired position.
High Back Captain's Seats
ANGLE.
WARNING
HIGH BACK CAPTAIN'S SEATS ONLY - NEVER oper-
ate the wheelchair while in any recline position
over 114
o
RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME. If the limit
switch does not stop the wheelchair from operat-
ing in a recline position greater than 114
o
RELATIVE
TO THE SEAT FRAME, do not operate the wheel-
chair. Have the wheelchair serviced by an autho-
rized Invacare dealer or qualified technician.
1. Lift up on the release handle and move the back to the
desired position.
2. Check the angle of the back RELATIVE TO THE SEAT
FRAME.
3. If necessary, have the limit switch adjusted. Contact
an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician.
LUMBAR.
1. Rotate the knob on the side of the high back Captain's
Seat COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the desired sup-
port is obtained.
NOTE: The knob only rotates COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Replacing Seat Upholstery
Adjusting Captain's Seat
Removing/Installing Captain's Seat
Replacing Seat Positioning Strap
REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY
(FIGURE 1)
NOTE: Seat upholstery is available on integrated sling seat
model wheelchairs only.
1. Remove the eight (8) phillips screws and washers
that secure the existing seat upholstery to the cross-
braces.
2. Remove existing seat upholstery from the cross-
braces.
3. Line up mounting holes in new seat upholstery with
mounting holes in the crossbraces.
4. Securely tighten with existing phillips screws and
washers.
NOTE: Clean upholstery with warm DAMP cloth and mild
detergent to remove superficial soil.
WARNING
Laundering or moisture will reduce flame retar-
dation of the upholstery.
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage
may result.
FIGURE 1 - REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY
Seat Upholstery
Phillips
Screws
FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT
Washers
Crossbraces
PROCEDURE 5UPHOLSTERY/CAPTAIN'S SEAT/POSITIONING STRAP
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Knob -
High
Back
Captain's
Seats
Only