Adjusting Limit Switch - Invacare Arrow RWD Service Manual

SECTION 16—MANUAL RECLINERS
Mounting Screws
(DO NOT Overtighten)
Washers
Tie Wraps
Seat
Frame
Limit Switch
Gas Cylinder
Sensor
Pivot Block

Adjusting Limit Switch

NEVER operate the wheelchair while in any recline position over 105° RELATIVE
TO THE SEAT FRAME. If the limit switch does not stop the wheelchair from oper-
ating in a recline position greater than 105° RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME, do
not operate the wheelchair. Adjust the limit switch BEFORE using the wheelchair,
otherwise injury or damage can occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 16.2 on page 175.
1. Recline the back of the wheelchair until the gas cylinder rod measures 3-21/32 of an
inch.
2. Turn the power of the joystick to the On position.
NOTE: ALL segments of the bar graph on the joystick should start to flash on and off and the
wheelchair should not operate.
3. IF the wheelchair operates, proceed to the following steps to adjust the actuator on the
gas cylinder pivot block:
A. Loosen, but do not remove, the two mounting screws and washers that secure the
actuator to the gas cylinder pivot block.
B. Slide actuator up (towards top of the wheelchair).
3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs
Mounting
Screws
Actuator
FIGURE 16.1 Positioning Limit Switch
WARNING
174
Limit Switch
Sensor
Actuator
Wire
Retainer
Mounting Screws
(DO NOT Overtighten)
Washers
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