Repositioning The Back (Changing Seat Depth); Non-Recliners - Invacare Compass XE Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Repositioning the Back (Changing Seat Depth)

The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, 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 any combination of the nine
may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be per-
formed by a qualified technician.

Non-Recliners

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.10.
1. Determine the necessary back position for the desired seat depth of the wheelchair.
Refer to Adjusting or Changing Seat Depth on page 85.
2. Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels on page 101.
3. Remove the four hex bolts, spacers, washers and locknuts that secure the four back
angle plates to the wheelchair frame.
NOTE: Note the back angle before removing the hex screws for reinstallation.
4. Line up the mounting holes in the back angle plates with the mounting holes
determined in STEP 1.
5. Reinstall the hex bolts, spacers, washers and locknuts that secure the back angle plates
to the wheelchair frame. Make sure the back is at the desired angle. Securely tighten.
NOTE: Make sure the four back angle plates
are at the same angle before using the
wheelchair
6. Reinstall the rear wheels onto the
wheelchair. Refer to Removing/
Installing Rear Wheels on page 101.
7. If the wheelchair has become less stable
after repositioning the back to the
desired seat depth, reposition the rear
wheels. Refer to Adjusting the
Wheelbase Length on page 110.
Part No 1127114
WARNING
Hex
Bolts
Uni-Washer
FIGURE 7.10 Repositioning the Back
(Changing Seat Depth) - Non-Recliners
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SECTION 7—BACK
Locknuts
Washer
Back Angle Plate
Half Coved Washers
Wheelchair
Frame
Compass™XE and Allegro®