Pride Mobility 1170XL Plus 2VHD - Manual (Page 22)

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V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S
COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
After becoming familiar with your power chair’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to
increase your comfort, such as seat height and angle, armrest angle, foot platform height and angle, and controller
position.
NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a Synergy Seating System, refer to the seat adjustment information
contained in separate manuals. If your power chair is equipped with a contoured seating system, refer to the
following information.
WARNING! The center of gravity of your power chair was factory set to a position that meets the
needs of the demographic majority of users. Your authorized Pride Provider has evaluated your
power chair and made the necessary adjustments to suit your specific requirements. Do not
change your seating configuration without first contacting Pride Mobility Products or your
authorized Pride Provider.
WARNING! Some power chair components are heavy. You may need assistance to lift or carry
them. Please refer to the specification table for specific component weights before you
disassemble the power chair.
WARNING! Remove the occupant from the power chair before making any adjustments.
You may need the following to make comfort adjustments:
„ metric/standard hex key set
„ metric/standard socket set and ratchet
„ adjustable wrench
Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment
There are four seat towers that connect the seat to the power base. You can change the seat height to one of three
positions by raising the seat towers. If you raise or lower only one set of seat towers (front or rear), you can also
change the seat base angle.
To change the seat height or seat angle:
Figure 11. Seat Height and Angle Adjustment
1. Turn off the power to the controller.
2. Make sure the power chair is in drive mode. See
figure 8.
3. Disconnect the controller connector(s) from the power
base.
4. Remove the quick release pin from each of the four seat
towers.
5. Hold the seat by the seat base and lift the seat off the
towers.
6. Set the seat aside.
7. Remove the body shroud.
8. Remove the bolt that fastens each of the four seat tow-
ers to the frame. See figure 11.
9. Raise or lower each seat tower to the desired height.
NOTE: Change the seat angle by raising or lowering only
one set of towers (front or back).
10. Reinstall the bolt into each seat tower.
11. Reinstall the body shroud.
12. Reinstall the seat and secure with the quick release pins.
13. Reconnect the controller to the power base.
SEAT TOWER
BOLT