Adjusting The Backrest Height - Permobil Corpus 3G Service Manual

Adjustment

Adjusting the backrest height

The backrest height can be adjusted to give the
user optimal comfort. Adjustment is possible
by moving the locking mechanism on the upper
section of the backrest between six fixed stages
25 mm apart.
1. Remove the backrest cushion by pulling it
straight forwards. It is attached by means of
Velcro on the rear of the cushion.
2. For access to the locking mechanism, set the
backrest angle to its most upright position.
Remove the upper section of the backrest
by carefully opening the locking mechanism
catch outwards while also pulling the upper
section of the backrest straight up. See the
illustration.
3. Remove the two screws holding the backrest
locking mechanism in place. See the
illustration.
4. Adjust the height of the backrest by sliding
the upper section upwards/downwards to
the required position. The upper backrest
plate is marked with the settings for each
potential position. The scale is marked with
"millimeters" and "inches".
5. Lift up the upper section of the backrest
enough that the locking mechanism can be
mounted with its top edge in line with the
required height on the backrest scale. See
the illustration. Mount the locking mechanism
using the two screws.
6. Slide the upper section of the backrest
down until secured in position by the locking
mechanism. See the illustration above.
7. Fit a cushion of a suitable height/width for
this setting. See the table on 43. Secure the
cushion in place using the Velcro on the back
of the cushion.
Adjusting the backrest height
For this task the following tools are necessary:
1 Allen key 3 mm
The upper section of the backrest is secured
with a locking mechanism.
The locking mechanism is held
in place by two screws.
The backrest locking mechanism mounted for
backrest height 645 mm (26 inches).
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