Section 7-Back; Unfolding/Folding The Back Assembly; Replacing Standard Back Upholstery - Invacare Compass XE Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 7—BACK
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Unfolding/Folding the Back Assembly

The back MUST be locked securely in place BEFORE using the wheelchair.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.
NOTE: The following procedure is for non‐recliner wheelchairs only.
1. Pull the actuator of the locking mechanism up towards the top of the wheelchair.
2. While holding the actuator of the locking mechanism, push the back down.
NOTE: The back can be pushed towards the anterior (front) or the posterior (rear) of the wheelchair
depending on need.
3. To lock the back into place, pull up until there is an audible click.
4. Push on the back to make sure it is locked in place.

Replacing Standard Back Upholstery

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.2 on page 64.
NOTE: If the back upholstery height is being changed, the back canes may also have to be changed.
Refer to Adjusting Back Height on page 67.
1. Remove the two mounting screws and washers that secure the existing back
upholstery to the back canes.
2. Remove the hex screw and locknut that secure one back cane to the wheelchair frame.
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FIGURE 7.1 Unfolding/Folding the Back Assembly
Back Cane
Actuator Actuator
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SECTION 7—BACK
Compass™XE and Allegro®