Section 10—seat-to-floor height, Changing seat-to-floor height – Invacare Wheelchair Atlas User Manual

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SECTION 10—SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT

Atlas™

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Part No. 1130169

SECTION 10—SEAT-TO-FLOOR
HEIGHT

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.

Changing Seat-To-Floor Height

ƽ WARNING

Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear

wheel position, and front caster position. These adjustments MUST be performed

by a qualified technician.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.1.

1. Refer to the following chart and to FIGURE 10.1 to determine mounting positions for 

front casters/forks and rear wheels for the desired seat‐to‐floor height.

2. Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear 

Wheels on page 26.

3. Remove the front casters from the wheelchair. Refer to Adjusting Front Caster Height 

on page 27.

4. Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair in the mounting position indicated in the 

chart. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 26.

5. Re‐install the front casters onto the wheelchair in the mounting position indicated in 

the chart. Refer to Adjusting Front Caster Height on page 27.

FIGURE 10.1 Changing Seat-To-Floor Height

SEAT-TO-FLOOR

HEIGHT

(IN INCHES)

8-INCH FRONT

CASTER MOUNTING

POSITION

REAR

WHEEL SIZE

REAR WHEEL

MOUNTING

POSITION

19

Top

24-inch

Top

20

Bottom

24-inch

Bottom

Rear Wheel Mounting

Positions

Fork Mounting Positions

Top

Top

Bottom

Bottom

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