SECTION 9—BACK
Installing
1. Install the new back upholstery over mounted back cane.
2. Slide the loose back cane through the new back upholstery.
3. Using the mounted back cane as a guide, reinstall the loose back cane to the
wheelchair frame with the existing back height adjustment screw and locknut.
NOTE: For proper installation of the back upholstery, the back canes MUST be mounted in the
same height adjustment hole.
4. Secure the new back upholstery to the back canes with the two mounting screws and
washers. Torque to 20‐25 in‐lbs.
5. Secure the bottom of the new back upholstery to the wheelchair frame with tie‐wraps.
Mounting Screw
Washers
Mounting Screw
FIGURE 9.5 Removing/Installing the Standard Back Upholstery
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.
ProSPIN™ X4™
Back Upholstery
60
Remove Back Cane
Part No 1125104