Adjusting Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery - Invacare Patriot Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

ADJUSTING ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK
UPHOLSTERY
After the adjustable back upholstery has been positioned to the end-users individual
needs, the fastening straps MUST be securely fastened BEFORE applying the back
upholstery cover. The adjustable back should be checked whenever entering the
wheelchair to ensure that the fastening straps are securely fastened.
Skin condition should be checked very frequently after the installation of any new
seat.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.3.
1. If necessary, remove the back upholstery cover.
2. Position the patient in the wheelchair.
3. Install the adjuster strap into corresponding anchor loop.
4. Wrap the adjuster strap around the anchor loop and stretch to the desired tension and
secure the adjuster strap together.
5. Repeat STEPS 3-4 for remaining adjuster straps.
6. Remove the patient from the wheelchair.
7. Starting from the back of the wheelchair, secure the fastening straps of the back
upholstery cover to the BACK of the adjustable tension back upholstery.
8. Adjust the slack in the back upholstery cover and secure the fastening straps to the
seat upholstery.
Fastening Strap
Adjustable Back Upholstery
Mounting Screws
FIGURE 7.3 - ADJUSTING ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK UPHOLSTERY
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WARNING
Back Upholstery Cover
Fastening Strap
Anchor Loop
Adjuster Strap
Frame
Adjustable Back Upholstery
Washers
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SECTION 7—SEAT/BACK
Patriot™