5.11 Tilting The Seat Assembly; Tilting The Seat Assembly Back - Invacare Pronto M91 User Manual

5 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION

5.11 Tilting the Seat Assembly

WARNING
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 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.
 For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 15 on page 65.
This procedure is for M91 wheelchairs with the Formula PTO Plus Seating System ONLY.
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.

Tilting the Seat Assembly Back

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 the 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 Disengaging/Engaging Motor Lock Levers on page 66.
5. Remove the footboard. Refer to Removing/Installing the Footboard Assembly on page 96.
6. Remove the two screws and washers securing the Formula PTO Plus frame to the front seat posts.
7. Firmly grasp the front edge of the seat assembly, slowly tilt the seat assembly back into the up/open position.
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