Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery; The Adjustable Tension Straps; The Back Upholstery Cover; Replacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery - Invacare CROSSFIRE T6 Owners Operating & Maintenance Manual

SECTION 6—BACK

Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery

The position of the footrest, seat angle, back angle, seating system/upholstery,
caster size and position, rear wheel size and position, use of anti-tippers, as well as
the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to
one or any combination of the ten may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability.
EXTREME care MUST be taken when changing the stability of the wheelchair. Refer
to the chart in General Guidelines on page 11 of this manual.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.3.

The Adjustable Tension Straps

The straps can be adjusted at various levels
of tension to accommodate individual
end-users. The bottom two straps can be
adjusted tightly to support and/or assist
the extensor muscles.

The Back Upholstery Cover

NOTE: The back upholstery cover is designed
for three reasons:
• The first is as a modesty cover.
• The second is to keep the cushion from
sliding out of the back of the
wheelchair.
• The third is a sacral support depending
upon how far or tight the flap is pulled
under the seat cushion.

Replacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery

1. Remove the back height adjustment screws that secure the back canes to the back
uprights.
2. Slide the back canes out of the back uprights.
3. Remove the two screws and washers that secure the existing back upholstery to the
back canes.
4. Slide the existing back upholstery down and off the back canes.
Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs
WARNING
Fastening Strap
Back Upholstery
Anchor Loop Section
Mounting Screw
Back Upholstery Adjuster Strap Section
FIGURE 6.3 Back Height Adjustment
(Adjustable Backs Only)
32
Back Upholstery Cover
Fastening Straps
Adjuster Strap
Anchor
Loop
Upper
Grommet
Hole
Part No 1148078
Back
Cane