Repositioning Front Arm Sockets; Using/Installing/Adjusting Cantilever Arms; Using Locking Cantilever Arms - Invacare Compass XE Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

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FIGURE 6.3 Repositioning Conventional Arms - Repositioning Rear Arm Sockets

Repositioning Front Arm Sockets

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.4.
1. Determine the necessary front arm
socket position for the necessary seat
depth. Refer to Changing Seat Depth
on page 86.
2. Remove locknut and screw that secure
the front arm socket to the wheelchair.
3. Move the front arm socket to the
position determined in STEP 1.
4. Resecure the front arm socket to the
wheelchair with the screw and locknut.
5. Repeat STEPS 1‐4 for the opposite side
of the wheelchair.

Using/Installing/Adjusting Cantilever Arms

NOTE: The cantilever arms are designed for use with the fixed height back canes only.

Using Locking Cantilever Arms

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.5 on page 48.
1. Push the locking mechanism actuator towards the front of the wheelchair.
2. While holding the locking mechanism actuator, pull up on the cantilever arm towards
the rear of the wheelchair.
3. If necessary, the locking mechanism in the cantilever arm can be repositioned so the
cantilever arm will open down instead of up. Refer to Adjusting Cantilever Arm Pad
Depth/Replacing Cantilever Arm Pad on page 54.
4. To lock the cantilever arm, push down until there is an audible click.
5. Pull up on the cantilever arm to make sure it is locked in place.
Part No 1127114
Rear Arm Socket Mount
Wheelchair Frame
Front Arm
Socket
Hex Bolt
FIGURE 6.4 Repositioning Conventional
Arms - Repositioning Front Arm Sockets
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SECTION 6—ARMS
Hex Bolt
Rear Arm Socket
Nylon Shim
Locknut
Wheelchair
Frame
Compass™XE and Allegro®