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Comfort Adjustments
After becoming familiar with your power chair's operation,
you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase
your comfort.
NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a TB-Flex
Seat or TRU-Balance 3 Power Positioning System, refer
to the seat adjustment information contained in separate
manuals.
NOTE: Refer to the manual that was supplied with your
controller for information on joystick operation. If your
power chair is equipped with a different operating device,
refer to the operation manual supplied with that device.
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 Quantum Rehab Provider has
evaluated your power chair and made any necessary
adjustments to suit your specific requirements. Do not
change your seating configuration without first contacting
Quantum Rehab or your Quantum Rehab Provider.
Some power chair components are heavy. You may
need assistance to lift or carry them. Please refer to
the specifications table for specific component weights
before you disassemble the power chair.
Remove the occupant from the power chair before
making any adjustments.
MANDATORY!
If your power chair is equipped with a transit securement
system and any adjustment to the seat height or seat
angle is necessary, contact your Quantum Rehab
Provider. These comfort adjustment can only be made
by a Quantum Rehab Provider.
Positioning Belt
Your power chair may be equipped with a positioning belt
that can be adjusted for operator comfort. See figure 8.
The positioning belt is designed to support the operator
so that he/she does not slide down or forward in the seat.
The positioning belt is not designed for use as a restraining
device.
COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
Figure 8. Positioning Belt Adjustment
WARNING!
The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt
in a motor vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should
be properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle
manufacturer. Your power chair is not suitable for use
as a seat in any vehicle with the following exception:
The vehicle must be equipped with a Wheelchair Tie-
down and Occupant Restraint System (WTORS) that
has been installed in accordance with the tie-down
manufacturer's instructions, and is compliant with ANSI/
RESNA WC/Vol. 4, Section 18/ISO 10542 standards, and
the power chair must have a transit securement system
conforming to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 4, Section 19/
ISO 7176-19 standards. It is essential to use a complete
WTORS to secure the power chair to the vehicle and
to provide the power chair occupant with a properly
designed and tested safety restraint system. A restraint
system with both pelvic and upper-torso belts must be
used to protect the power chair occupant and minimize
the likelihood of injury caused by contact with the
vehicle during a crash or sudden braking.
The positioning belt should be secured at all times.
Never allow the positioning belt to hang or drag on the
floor as it may become entangled.
To install the positioning belt:
1. Remove the rearmost screw that holds the seat hinge to
the seat base on both the left and right seat hinges.
2. Insert the screw through the supplied washer, through
the positioning belt and into the seat base for each side
of the power chair seat.
3. Tighten both screws.
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