Comfort Adjustments - Pride Air Owner's Manual

I V. C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S

COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS

After becoming familiar with your power chair's operation, you may fi nd the need to make some adjustments to
increase your comfort, such as armrest angle, foot platform height and angle, and controller position. Refer to the
following information before making comfort adjustments.
NOTE: Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the disassembly or adjustment of the power chair must be
replaced with a new nylon insert lock nut. Nylon insert lock nuts should not be reused as it may cause damage
to the nylon insert, resulting in a less secure fi t. Replacement nylon insert lock nuts are available at local
hardware stores or through your authorized Pride Provider.
NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with an optional seating system, please refer to the information provided
in separate manuals.
WARNING! The center of gravity of your power chair was factory set to a position that meets
the needs of the demographic majority of users. Your authorized Pride Provider has evaluated
your power chair and made any necessary adjustments to suit your specifi c requirements. Do
not change your seating confi guration without fi rst contacting Pride Mobility Products or your
authorized Pride Provider.
WARNING! Some power chair components are heavy. You may need assistance to lift or carry
them. Please refer to the specifi cations table for specifi c component weights before you
disassemble the power chair.
WARNING! Do not pick up the seat frame by the armrests. They are free to pivot, and you may
lose control of the seat if they do so.
WARNING! Remove the occupant from the power chair before making any adjustments.
Manual Recline Seatback Adjustment
If your power chair is equipped with a manual recline
seatback, you can adjust the seatback angle using the
seatback release lever. See fi gure 9.
To adjust the recline angle using the seatback
release lever:
1. Pull up on the seatback release lever.
2. Lean forward or backward to the desired position.
3. Release the lever.
Seatback Angle Adjustment
If your power chair is equipped with a limited-recline
seatback, you can adjust it up to 115°.
To adjust the seatback angle:
1. Remove the adjusting screws from each seat
hinge.
2. Set the seatback at the desired angle.
3. Reinstall the adjusting screws to each seat hinge
and tighten.
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ARMREST ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
ARMREST HEIGHT
ADJUSTING
SETSCREW
SEATBACK
RELEASE LEVER
Figure 9. Armrest and Seatback Adjustments
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