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SECTION 7—SEAT
Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 36 Part No 1148078
SECTION 7—SEAT
ƽ WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Replacing Adjustable Tension Seat Upholstery
ƽ WARNING
The seat upholstery and/or cushion MUST be cleaned regularly and/or replaced if
incontinence is frequent. The risk of pressure sores is significantly higher with seat
upholstery that is wet and/or soiled.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1 on page 37.
1. Remove the seat cushion and back upholstery from the wheelchair.
2. Place the wheelchair onto its two rear wheels and back canes.
3. Unlatch the five adjusting straps that secure the seat upholstery to the wheelchair
frame.
4. Remove the existing seat upholstery.
5. Place the wheelchair back onto all four wheels.
NOTE: Right and left is determined by sitting in the wheelchair.
NOTE: The seat upholstery MUST be positioned with the three rear adjusting straps towards the
rear of the top crossbar for proper installation.
NOTE: Make sure the rear retaining flap is between the wheelchair frame and the back cane
support brackets (adjustable backs only).
6. Position new seat upholstery onto the wheelchair frame, ensuring the five adjusting
straps hang over the right and left sides of the wheelchair.
7. Pull the front adjuster straps around and under the wheelchair frame top bars.
8. Slip front adjuster strap through corresponding anchor loop and adjust the seat
upholstery to desired tension. Secure the adjustment straps.
9. Place the wheelchair onto its two rear wheels and back cane.
10. Securely latch the four remaining adjuster straps together.
11. Return wheelchair to upright position.
12. Reinstall the seat cushion and back upholstery.