Section 15-Seat; Tilting The Seat Assembly - Invacare Formula PTO Plus Service Manual

SECTION 15—SEAT
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Before performing any maintenance, adjustments or service, always turn the wheel-
chair power off, otherwise injury or damage may result.

Tilting the Seat Assembly

Make sure power to the wheelchair is off before performing this procedure.
NEVER leave the seat assembly in the UP/OPEN position unless necessary to
perform a procedure on the wheelchair - otherwise injury or damage may result.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 15.1 on page 82.
NOTE: Removing the seat is not necessary to access the battery compartment on wheelchairs
equipped with a Formula PTO Plus seating system. The seat assembly with the Formula PTO Plus
seating system tilts back and props into place to provide access to the batteries and the underside
of the seat.
NOTE: TDX wheelchairs have seat brackets and M71 and M91 wheelchairs have seat posts.
Tilting the Seat Assembly Back
Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed with-
out risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
1. Use the tilt function to tilt the seat back 20° to 25°.
2. Verify the joystick on/off switch is in the off position and disconnect joystick cable.
3. Engage the motor release levers. Refer to the wheelchair owner's manual listed in
Reference Documents on page 8.
4. Remove front rigging. Refer to the wheelchair owner's manual listed in Reference
Documents on page 8.
5. Remove the two screws and washers securing the Formula PTO Plus frame to the front
seat posts/seat brackets.
6. Firmly grasp the front edge of the seat assembly, slowly tilt the seat assembly back into
the up/open position.
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SECTION 15—SEAT
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