Invacare Allegro 1061057 - Manual (Page 28)

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REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY
NOTE: If the back upholstery HEIGHT is being
changed, the back canes may also have to be
changed. Refer to ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT
in this section of the manual.
Standard Back Upholstery (FIGURE 2)
1. Remove the two (2) phillips screws and washers that
secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes.
2. Remove the hex screw and locknut that secure one
(1) back cane to the wheelchair frame.
NOTE: It is necessary to remove only one (1) back
cane to replace the back upholstery.
3. Pull the loose back cane out of the existing back
upholstery.
4. Pull the existing back upholstery up and over the
mounted back cane.
5. Install the new back upholstery over the mounted
back cane.
6. Slide the loose back cane through the new back
upholstery.
7. Secure the back cane to the wheelchair frame with
the hex screw and locknut.
8. Secure the new back upholstery to the back canes
with the existing phillips screws and washers.
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Folding/Unfolding the Back
Replacing Back Upholstery
Adjusting the Back Height
Replacing the Locking Mechanism in
the Back Cane
Changing the Back Angle
Repositioning the Back (Changing Seat Depth)
Repositioning Back for 2 or 3-Inch Seat
Cushion - Recliners Only
Replacing Folding Push Handle - Recliners
Only
Installing and Removing a Seating System
WARNING
After adjustments and before use, make sure all
attaching hardware is securely tightened.
PROCEDURE 3 BACK
B
A
C
K
Adjustable Back Upholstery
INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE BACK
UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 3).
1. Remove the existing back upholstery from the
wheelchair. Refer to REPLACING STANDARD
BACK UPHOLSTERY in this section of the
manual.
Washers
Back Upholstery
Phillips
Screws
FIGURE 2 - REPLACING STANDARD BACK
UPHOLSTERY
Remove Back Cane
FIGURE 1 - FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK
Back Cane
Actuator
FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
Make sure the back is locked securely BEFORE
using the wheelchair - otherwise injury can occur.
NOTE: The following procedure is for non-recliner
wheelchairs only.
1. Pull the actuator of the locking mechanism up to-
wards the top of the wheelchair.
2. While holding the actuator of the locking mechanism,
push the back down.
NOTE: The back can be pushed towards the ante-
rior (front) or the posterior (rear) of the wheelchair
depending on need.
3. To lock the back into place, pull up until there is an
audible click.
4. Push on the back to make sure it is locked in place.