SECTION 7—BACK
NOTE: It is necessary to remove only one back cane to replace the back upholstery.
3. Pull the loose back cane out of the existing back upholstery.
4. Pull the existing back upholstery up and over the mounted back cane.
5. Install the new back upholstery over the mounted back cane.
6. Slide the loose back cane through the new back upholstery.
7. Secure the back cane to the wheelchair frame with the hex screw and locknut.
8. Secure the new back upholstery to the back canes with the existing mounting screws
and washers.
Mounting Screw
Mounting Screw
Adjustable Back Upholstery
Adjustable Tension Straps
The adjuster straps can be adjusted at various levels of tension to accommodate
individual end‐users. In a typical scenario, the bottom two straps can be adjusted tightly
to support and/or assist the extensor muscles.
Back Upholstery Cover
The back upholstery cover is designed for three reasons:
1. The first is as a modesty cover.
2. The second is to keeps the cushion from sliding out of the back of the wheelchair.
3. The third is a sacral support depending upon how far or tight the seat portion of the
back upholstery is pulled under the seat cushion.
Compass™XE and Allegro®
Washers
FIGURE 7.2 Replacing Standard Back Upholstery
Back Upholstery
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Remove Back Cane
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