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9.14 Changing Seat-to-Floor Height
For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 16 on page 80 and FIGURE 17 on page 81.
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.
Refer to one of the following charts to determine mounting positions for front casters/forks and rear wheels for the desired obtainable
seat-to-floor height:
A.
Adult/Hemi Frame Style - FIGURE 16 on page 80.
B.
Recliner Frame Style - FIGURE 17 on page 81.
2.
Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Quick Release Axle Only on page 40 or
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Permanent Axles on page 74.
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 section 7 of this manual.
4.
Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair in the mounting position indicated in the chart. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Quick
Release Axle Only on page 40 or Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Permanent Axles on page 74.
5.
Adjust anti-tippers according to new seat-to-floor height. Refer to Adjusting Anti-Tippers on page 56.
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