Adjusting The Recliner Cables; Replacing The Recliner Cables; Removing Existing Recliner Cables - Invacare Compass XE Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 11—RECLINER
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.1.
1. Make sure the wheelchair is on a level
surface.
2. Engage the wheel locks.
3. Inform the occupant of the wheelchair
that the wheelchair is about to be
reclined.
4. Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp
both back canes firmly.
5. Slowly, squeeze the trigger release
levers of the recliner cable assemblies
and allow the back to recline to the
desired angle.
6. When the back reaches desired angle, slowly release the levers.
7. To return the back to the full upright position, reverse the above steps keeping in mind
proper body mechanics.
8. Pull up on the handles of the recliner cable assemblies to release the gas cylinders.

Adjusting the Recliner Cables

NOTE: Refer to Adjusting the Gas Cylinders on page 119.

Replacing the Recliner Cables

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.2 on page 117.
NOTE: For ease of assembly, replace one recliner cable at a time.

Removing Existing Recliner Cables

1. While holding the locknut in the trigger release lever, remove the mounting bolt that
secures the handle to the back cane.
2. Remove the trigger release lever from the back cane.
3. Cut the tie wraps that secure the existing recliner cable to the back cane.
NOTE: Refer to Detail ʺAʺ of FIGURE 11.2 on page 117 for STEPS 4‐7.
4. Loosen the cable locking nut that secures the existing recliner cable to the trigger
release lever.
5. Unscrew the cable locking collar that secures the existing recliner cable to the trigger
release lever.
6. Remove the end of the existing recliner cable from the slot in the trigger release lever.
Compass™XE and Allegro®
Trigger Release Lever
FIGURE 11.1 Recliner Operation
116
Part No 1127114