Removing/Installing The Spreader Bar - Invacare Orbit Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Back
Cane
FIGURE 7.4 Adjusting Adjustable Angle Stroller Handles

Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.5 on page 56.
NOTE: For removing and installing the spreader bar on the recliner back option, refer to Engaging
Tilt‐In‐Space on page 70.
NOTE: Make sure the spreader bar is ALWAYS attached to the wheelchair.
NOTE: If a seating system is being used on the chair, refer to the seating system Ownerʹs Manual
for installation and removal of the seating system.
1. Remove the existing seating system from the wheelchair, if so equipped.
2. Separate back assembly from the back angle brackets by removing the mounting
screws, coved spacers, washers, and locknuts.
3. If necessary, remove the cantilever arms from the back assembly. Refer to
Installing/Removing/Adjusting Catilever Arms on page 49.
4. Remove the locking mechanisms in the back canes. Refer to Replacing/Repositioning
the Locking Mechanism in the Cantilever Arm on page 50.
5. Loosen, but DO NOT remove the two set screws that secure the existing spreader bar
to the back canes.
6. Slide the existing spreader bar off of the two back canes.
7. Slide the new spreader bar onto the back canes.
NOTE: Make sure the spreader bar is positioned on the back canes so not to interfere with the back
angle brackets.
8. Securely tighten the two set screws that secure the new spreader bar to the back canes.
9. Reinstall the cantilever arms, if necessary. Refer to Installing/Removing/Adjusting
Catilever Arms on page 49.
Part No. 1073955
Locked Position
SECTION 7—SEAT AND BACK
Unlocked Position
Release Lever
55
Stroller
Handle
Orbit
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