Procedure 14 - Recliner; Positioning Limit Switch; Adjusting Limit Switch - Invacare Storm Series Service Manual

RECLINER
This Procedure Includes the Following:

Positioning Limit Switch

Adjusting Limit Switch

Replacing Recliner Cable Assemblies
Replacing/Adjusting Gas Cylinders
Changing Back Height
Changing Seat Depth
Changing Seat Width
Installing/Replacing Adjustable 16 to 19-inch Deep
Recliner Seat Frame onto Arrow or X Base
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE
use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tight-
ened securely - otherwise injury or damage may
result.
POSITIONING LIMIT SWITCH
(FIGURE 1)
NOTE: The battery charger connector, as well as, the limit
switch are factory set on the RIGHT side of the wheelchair.
However, they can be positioned on either side for user
convenience. The limit switch MUST BE positioned on the
same side as the battery charger connector.
1. Cut the two (2) tie wraps that secure the limit switch
wire to the seat frame.
2. Remove the two (2) mounting screws and washers
that secure the actuator to the gas cylinder pivot block.
3. Position actuator on opposite gas cylinder pivot block.
CAUTION
DO NOT over tighten the mounting screws that se-
cure the actuator to the pivot block. Damage to
actuator will occur.
4. Secure the actuator to the pivot block with the two (2)
mounting screws and washers. DO NOT overtighten.
5. Remove the mounting screw that secures the wire
retainer to the inside of the seat frame.
6. Remove the two (2) mounting screws and washers
that secure the limit switch sensor to the seat frame.
7. Turn limit switch sensor over so opposite side is facing
up and the wire is on the INSIDE of the seat frame.
8. Position the limit switch sensor onto the opposite side
of the seat frame.
CAUTION
DO NOT over tighten the mounting screws that
secure the limit switch sensor to the seat frame.
Damage to the limit switch sensor will occur.
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9. Secure limit switch sensor to the seat frame with the
10. Secure the wire retainer onto the INSIDE of the seat
11. Tie wrap the limit switch wire to the seat frame.
12. Adjust the limit switch. Refer to ADJUSTING LIMIT
ADJUSTING LIMIT SWITCH
(FIGURE 2)
1. Recline the back of the wheelchair until the gas cylin-
2. Turn the power of the joystick to the ON position.
NOTE: ALL segments of the bar graph on the joystick should
start to flash on and off and the wheelchair should not op-
erate.
3. IF the wheelchair operates, proceed to the following
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two (2) mounting screws and washers.
frame with the mounting screw.
SWITCH in this procedure of the manual.
Mounting Screws (DO
NOT Over Tighten)
Washers
Tie
Wraps
Mounting
Screws
Seat
Frame
Gas Cylinder
Limit
Pivot Block
Switch
Sensor Washers
FIGURE 1 - POSITIONING LIMIT SWITCH
WARNING
NEVER operate the wheelchair while in any re-
cline position over 105
FRAME. If the limit switch does not stop the wheel-
chair from operating in a recline position greater
o
than 105 RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME, do not
operate the wheelchair. Adjust the limit switch
BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise injury
or damage can occur.
der rod measures 3-21/32 of an inch.
steps to adjust the actuator on the gas cylinder pivot
block:
A. Loosen, but do not remove, the two (2) mounting
screws and washers that secure the actuator to
the gas cylinder pivot block.
PROCEDURE 14
Limit Switch Sensor
Wire
Retainer
Actuator
Mounting Screws
(DO NOT
Overtighten)
Actuator
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RELATIVE TO THE SEAT
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