Section 5-Back; Unfolding/Folding The Fold-Down Back; Replacing Back Upholstery; Replacing Seat Upholstery - Invacare Transport Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 5—BACK
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage could result.

Unfolding/Folding the Fold-Down Back

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Detail "A" in FIGURE 5.1.
Folding
1. Disengage the release mechanism on the back canes.
2. Pull the handles down.
Unfolding
WARNING
When unfolding the back, ensure all
occupant's and/or assistant's body parts are
away from the folding mechanism. Otherwise,
pinching and injury may occur.
Make sure the release levers are securely locked
in place before using the transport chair.
1. Pull up on the two back canes until the release
mechanisms lock in place.
NOTE: There will be an audible click.
2. Pull on the handles to make sure the back is locked in
place.

Replacing Back Upholstery

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Detail "B" in FIGURE 5.1.
1. Remove the screws and washers that secure the existing
back upholstery to the back canes.
2. Position new back upholstery on back canes.
3. Securely tighten the new back upholstery to the back
canes with the screws and washers.

Replacing Seat Upholstery

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Detail "C" in FIGURE 5.1.
1. Remove the screws that secure the existing seat
upholstery to the crossbraces.
2. Remove the existing seat upholstery from the
crossbraces.
3. Install the new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1‐2
Part No.1125095
WARNING
DETAIL "A"
NOTE: Handle shown
for the Transport and the
Lightweight Transport.
DETAIL "B"
Washer
Screws
NOTE: Back upholstery shown is for the Transport and the
Lightweight Transport. The Lite Transport has 10 screws and
washers. The Bariatric Transport has 16 screws and washers.
DETAIL "C"
NOTE: Seat upholstery shown is for the Transport, the
Lightweight Transport, and the Lite Transport. The Bariatric
Transport has 14 screws.
FIGURE 5.1 Unfolding/Folding the Fold-Down
Back/Replacing Back Upholstery/Replacing Seat Upholstery
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SECTION 5—BACK
Handle
Release
Mechanism
Back Upholstery
Screws
Back Cane
Washer
Seat
Upholstery
Transport Chairs