Adjusting The Width Of The Seat Frame; Adjusting The Seat Depth - Otto Bock discovery tmax Instructions For Use Manual

6.2.2 Adjusting the Width of the Seat Frame

INFORMATION
► Before adjusting the seat frame, the main frame needs to be adjusted (see the preceding chapter).
► In case of a seating shell/seating system preinstalled at the factory, these settings do not have to be changed.
The width of the seat frame can be adapted to the width of the chosen seating shell or seating system.
1) When using a seat plate: remove the seat plate (see Page 13).
2) Remove the seat frame from the main frame (see Page 14).
3) Loosen 4 x Allen head screws on each of the connecting tubes at the front (see fig. 3, item 1) and rear (see
fig. 3, item 2).
4) Loosen 2 x Allen head screws with counter nuts on the connecting tube of the central seat fork (see fig. 3, item
3).
5) Loosen 2 x Allen head screws with counter nuts on the locking bar (see fig. 3, item 4).
6) With push bar option: loosen 2 x Allen head screws on the connecting tube (see fig. 4, item 5).
7) Adjust the width on all connecting tubes, preferably making it symmetrical.
INFORMATION: If required, an asymmetry of 12.5 mm (1/2") is allowable when adapting the connect­
ing tubes. The asymmetry must be on the same side on all connecting tubes. However, the allowable
adjustment range must not be exceeded.
When using a seat plate: reinstall the seat plate (see Page 13).
8) INFORMATION: Check the position of the wheels. Before finally tightening the Allen head screws,
ensure that all four wheels touch the ground on an even surface.
9) Tighten all Allen head screws to the following torque values:
→ Item 1/2/3: 10 Nm
→ Item 4: Allen head screws – 3 Nm; counter nut – 4 Nm
→ Item 5: 8 Nm
► Mount the seat frame on the main frame (see Page 14).
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6.3 Adjusting the Seat Depth

The seat depth can be changed by vertically adjusting the back tubes on the seat frame.
1) When using a seat plate: remove the seat plate (see Page 13).
2) Loosen 2 x Allen head screws on the back plate/seat frame connection on both sides (see fig. 5, item 1) and
remove the rear connecting tube (see fig. 6, item 1).
3) If a lashing point is installed, also loosen the 1 x Allen head screw /1 x pin (see fig. 5, item 2/3).
4) Adjust the seat depth: slide the back plates to the desired depth position (see fig. 6, item 2).
INFORMATION: Ensure that the angle position is not changed (use the same bore). After adjusting the
back plate, reinstall the rear connecting tube.
5) When using a seat plate: reinstall the seat plate (see Page 13).
6) Tighten all Allen head screws to 10 Nm.
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