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SECTION 13—SEAT-TO-FLOOR
SECTION 13—SEAT-TO-FLOOR
WARNING
The back height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, seat height, size/position of
the rear wheels, size/position of the front casters, as well as the user condition
directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or and
combination of the nine may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability.
These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Determining Seat-to-Floor Height
Rear Seat-to-Floor Height
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 13.1.
Rear seat‐to‐floor height is determined by measuring the distance between the rear of the
seat upholstery and the ground/floor.
NOTE: The rear seat‐to‐floor heights are based
on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with
flat free inserts. If wheelchair is equipped with
urethane tires, subtract ¼‐inch from the
measurements listed on the following pages.
Rear
All heights are approximate to ± ¼‐inch due to
Seat-to-Floor
tire wear and air pressure.
NOTE: For Folding and Rigid Frames without
FIGURE 13.1 Rear Seat-to-Floor Height
seat rails, subtract 1½ inches from seat‐to‐floor
listed below. This will give distance from top of
side frame to floor.
Front Seat-to Floor Height
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 13.2.
NOTE: The front seat‐to‐floor heights are approximate to ± ¼‐inch.
Front seat‐to‐floor height is determined by
measuring the distance between the front
of the seat upholstery and the ground/
Front
floor.
Seat-to-Floor
NOTE: For folding and rigid frames without
seat rails, subtract 1½ inches from seat‐to‐floor
listed below. This will give distance from top of
FIGURE 13.2 Front Seat-to Floor Height
side frame to floor.
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Compass™XE and Allegro®
Part No 1127114
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