Invacare Pronto R2 Series Servise Manual page 52

PROCEDURE 12
ADJUSTING WEIGHT
DISTRIBUTION (FIGURE 11)
NOTE: The seat mount plates and seat support brackets
allow seat frame to be repositioned along the base frame.
B
NOTE: The position of the seat support brackets is factory
A
set between 3/4-inch and 2-3/4-inch depending on seat
S
depth. Measurements are taken from the front end of the
E
base frame.
F
R
* Distance measured from the front of the base frame to
A the front of the seat support bracket.
M
E
Adjustment for Optimum Performance
1. Loosen the four (4) mounting screws that secure the
seat support brackets to the base frame.
2. Adjust seat back until one (1) of the following occurs:
A. The clearance of the front riggings and the stabiliz-
ers is at a minimum or
B. The rear stop is contacted.
DO NOT adjust seat beyond end of extru-
sion or seat stop screws, if applicable.
3. Retighten mounting screws securing the seat support
brackets to the base frame.
4. Test wheelchair for handling.
WARNING
5. If handling of the power wheelchair is drifting, repeat
this procedure moving seat up in small increments until
the chair handles properly.
6. Once the seat is adjusted to the point of proper han-
dling, comfort adjustments can be made.
7. Adjust the stabilizers to the desired setting. Refer to
ADJUSTING STABILIZERS in this procedure of the
manual.
Mounting Screws
(Two (2) on each
bracket)
FIGURE 11 -ADJUSTING WEIGHT
DISTRIBUTION
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BASE FRAME
Seat Support Bracket
Front of Seat
Support
Bracket
Front of
Base Frame