Invacare Lightweight - Manual (Page 59)

SECTION 11—OPTIONS
Part No. 1114811 59 Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs
SECTION 11—OPTIONS
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.
Installing the Seat Positioning Strap
ƽ WARNING
ALWAYS wear your positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an
option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat restraint), Invac-
are strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safe-
guard for the wheelchair user. The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It
is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto
or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately.
Standard and Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchairs
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.1.
1. Remove the bottom back upholstery screw from the wheelchair.
2. Position the seat positioning strap half between the back cane and back upholstery.
3. Secure the back upholstery and seat positioning strap half to the wheelchair with the
existing back upholstery screw.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite side of the wheelchair.
FIGURE 11.1 Installing the Seat Positioning Strap - Standard and Heavy Duty/Extra Wide
Wheelchairs
Back Upholstery
Screw
Seat Positioning
Strap Half
Back Upholstery
Back Cane