Replacing/Adjusting Gas Cylinders - Invacare Arrow RWD Service Manual

Cable Snapped
Into Slot
Cable Fitting
Seated Properly
No Slack
in Cable
Gas
Cylinder
Rod
Jam Nut
Pivot Block
NO Movement in Operator of the
Recliner Cable Assembly
FIGURE 16.3 Replacing Recliner Cable Assemblies

Replacing/Adjusting Gas Cylinders

Replace one gas cylinder at a time to avoid injury.
Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and adjusted properly BEFORE using the
recliner. DO NOT operate the recliner if only one of the gas cylinders is operational
or adjusted properly.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 16.4.
Replacing Gas Cylinder
1. Remove the mounting screw, washer, nylon washers and locknut that secure the Top
of the gas cylinder to mounting bracket on back cane.
2. Loosen the jam nut on existing gas cylinder rod.
3. Unscrew the existing gas cylinder from the operator of the recliner cable assembly and
the pivot block and remove the existing gas cylinder from the wheelchair.
Part No. 1104849
Handle
Pan
Screw
Nylon Washers
Tie Wraps
Cable Operator
WARNING
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SECTION 16—MANUAL RECLINERS
Mounting Bracket
3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs
Mounting
Screw
Washer
Locknut
Gas Cylinder
Back Cane