Replacing; Tension Adjustable Bolt-On Seat Upholstery; Adjusting The Tension - TiLite Twist Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 7:

Replacing

1. Lift the back flap to expose the backrest ears. See Figure 7-5.
2. Completely detach the backrest ears and the strap(s) from the padded back and remove them from the backrest.
Note: If your chair has Integrated or Fold-Down Push Handles, you will need to remove the bolts that secure the
backrest ears to the backrest (using a 1/8" Allen wrench) and the bolts that secure the backrest posts inside the
backrest (using a 5/32" Allen wrench). See Figure 7-3 and see "Folding Aluminum Adjustable Height Backrest –
Adjusting the Backrest Height" on page 4-3.
3. Remove the seat cushion.
4. Detach the bottom flap from the seat upholstery at the underside of the seat upholstery.
Note: On chairs with depth adjustable backrests, the back upholstery attaches to the top of the seat upholstery.
5. Attach the bottom flap of the new back upholstery to the seat upholstery at the underside of the seat upholstery
6. Install the new backrest ears on the backrest.
7. Adjust to the desired tautness. See "Tension Adjustable by Straps Back Upholstery – Adjusting the Tension" on
page 7-2.
8. Align the top of the padded back with the backrest ears.
9. Reinstall the strap(s) and adjust to the desired tautness.
10. Securely attach the padded back to the backrest ears and lower the back flap back into position in front of the
rigidizer bar.
11. Replace the seat cushion.

Tension Adjustable Bolt-On Seat Upholstery

I WARNING
Do not make the tension of the seat sling upholstery so loose that it does not properly support your weight. You must
never permit the sling to become so loose that your weight is borne by the crosstube below the seat sling. If you
ignore this Warning, you may develop pressure sores, which can be a life-threatening medical complication.

Adjusting the Tension

Tools required:
• 1/8" Allen Wrench
1. Remove the seat cushion.
2. Detach the back upholstery from the seat upholstery (see "Velcro
Adjustable by Straps Back Upholstery" on pages 7-1 to 7-3).
Twist Owner's Manual
BACK UPHOLSTERY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT
Figure 7-5
Adjusting Tension Adjustable By Strap Back Upholstery
Back Flap
Backrest Ears
Padded Back
Ear Straps
Bottom Flap
Backrest
-Style Adjustable Back Upholstery" or "Tension
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CUSHIONS
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