Section 11-Seat To Floor; Changing Seat-To-Floor Height - Invacare Concept 45 User Manual

11 SEAT TO FLOOR
11 Seat to floor
WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise
injury or damage may occur.

11.1 Changing Seat-to-Floor Height

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For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1 on page 55 and FIGURE 1 on page 55.
WARNING
The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of an anti-tipper model, as well as the
user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the seven may
cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size and front
caster position. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
If changing the seat-to-floor height the correct anti-tippers MUST be ordered to maintain a 1 1/2 to 2 inch ground
clearance.
1. Refer to one of the following chart to determine the mounting positions for front casters/forks and rear wheels for the desired obtainable
seat-to-floor height.
2. Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 41.
3. If necessary, replace the front casters and forks with the casters and forks indicated in the chart. Refer to replacing front casters and
installing/replacing fork assemblies in Front Casters on page 46.
4. Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair in the mounting position indicated in the chart. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on
page 41.
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