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SECTION 8—SEAT/BACK
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.
Installing/Replacing Adjustable Back Upholstery
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.4 on page 43.
Installing
1. Remove the existing back upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery on page 41.
2. Slide each section (anchor loop/adjuster strap) of the adjustable back upholstery with
the grommet hole facing the rear of the wheelchair.
3. Secure the adjustable back upholstery to the back canes with the two mounting
screws.
NOTE: Clean the upholstery with warm water and mild detergent to remove superficial soil.
After the adjustable back upholstery has been positioned to the end-users individual
needs, the fastening straps MUST be securely fastened before applying the back
upholstery cover. The adjustable back should be checked whenever entering the
wheelchair to ensure that the fastening straps are securely fastened.
4. Slip adjuster straps through corresponding anchor loops and adjust the back
upholstery. Secure with the fastening straps.
5. Secure the back upholstery cover (fastening strap) to the back of the adjustable back
upholstery (fastening strap).
6. Flip the back upholstery cover over the adjustable back upholstery and secure the
fastening straps to the front of the adjustable back upholstery.
7. Lay the front portion of the back upholstery cover on the seat upholstery.
8. Adjust the slack in the back upholstery cover and then secure to the seat upholstery.
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