Section 9-Back; Adjusting The Back Height - Invacare nutron R51 Owner And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 9—BACK
SECTION 9—BACK
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Adjusting the Back Height

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.1.
NOTE: Back canes must be adjusted to the same height.
NOTE: Take note of the position and orientation of the back cane mounting hardware before
removing. The fold down back canes use two mounting screws to secure the two back canes to the
wheelchair frame, the adjustable angle back canes use four mounting screws.
1. Remove the mounting screws and locknuts that secure the two back canes to the back
cane mounting tube.
2. Reposition the back canes to the desired height adjustment position as shown in
FIGURE 9.1.
3. Reinstall the mounting screws and locknuts that secure the back canes to the back cane
mounting tube and securely tighten.
Fold Down Back Canes
Back Cane
Mounting
Screw
Back Height (in inches)
* HOLE #
HEIGHT
*NOTE: Holes numbered from bottom to top for reference only. There are no numbers on the back
canes or wheelchair frame.
R51™and R51LXP
WARNING
Back Cane
Locknut
1 2 3 4
16 17 18 19
FIGURE 9.1 Adjusting the Back Height
Adjustable Angle Back Canes
Back Cane
Mounting
Screws
Back Height (in inches)
* HOLE # 1 & 2 2 & 3 3 & 4 4 & 5
HEIGHT 16
46
Back Cane
Locknuts
17 18 19
Part No. 1106645