Adjusting Back Angle - Invacare Solara Service Manual

SECTION 7—BACK
Cord Fastener
FIGURE 7.1- REMOVING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE BACK RELEASE CORD

ADJUSTING BACK ANGLE

NOTE: Refer to FIGURE 7.2 for this procedure.
BEFORE performing this procedure, refer to General Guidelines on page 13 for
additional requirements.
1. Remove the back from the wheelchair, if necessary. Refer to the Back Systems Owner's
Manual for removing/installing procedures.
2. Loosen, but do not remove the two (2) rear hex screws that secure both back canes to
the back angle plates as shown in FIGURE 7.2.
3. Remove the two (2) front hex screws, arm socket (if applicable), seat positioning strap
(if applicable) and locknuts that secure the back angle plate to the seat frame.
4. Align one (1) of the four (4) holes of the back angle plate with the seat frame to obtain
the desired back angle.
NOTE: The back angle can be adjusted to 90°, 100°, 110° or 120°. Refer to FIGURE 7.2 to
determine desired back angle.
NOTE: BEFORE reinstalling the two (2) front hex screws that secure the back angle plates to the
seat frame, make sure coved washers are in line with the mounting holes in the seat frame.
5. Install the two (2) front hex screws through the arm socket (if applicable), seat
positioning strap (if applicable), back angle plates, coved washers and seat frames.
Refer to FIGURE 7.2 for correct hardware orientation.
6. Securely tighten the two (2) front and the two (2) rear hex screws with the locknuts.
7. Reinstall the back, if necessary. Refer to the Back Systems Owner's Manual for
removing/installing procedures.
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Solara and Solara Limited
Back
Release
Cord
Nylon
Lock
WARNING
40
Back Release Cord
Part No 1085787