Tilting The Seat Assembly; Tilting The Seat Assembly Back - Invacare Pronto M71 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

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FIGURE 12.1 Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly

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

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: This procedure is for M71 wheelchairs with the Formula PTO Plus Seating System ONLY.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.2.

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.

1. Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without

risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.

2. Use the tilt function to tilt seat back 20° to 25°.

3. Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position and disconnect joystick cable.

4. Engage the motor release levers. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever

on page 52.

Part No 1143240

Latch Bar is located

under the front of the

seat

WARNING

SECTION 12—SEAT

Rear Pivot

Brackets

Seat Clevis

Pronto® M71™Base with SureStep®

Pins

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