Section 6-Seat; Tilting The Seat Assembly (Formula Cg Only) - Invacare Pronto M51 Base Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 6—SEAT
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service, verify that ON/OFF
switch on the joystick is in the OFF position.

Tilting the Seat Assembly (Formula CG Only)

Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF before performing this procedure.
Never leave the seat assembly in the UP/OPEN position unless necessary to
perform a a procedure on the wheelchair - otherwise injury or damage may result.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.1 on page 42.
NOTE: Removing the seat is not necessary to access the battery compartment on wheelchairs
equipped with a Formula CG seating system. The seat assembly tilts back and props into place to
provide access to the batteries and the underside of the seat.
Tilting the Seat Assembly Back
1. Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without
risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
2. Ensure the seating system is in the fully upright position. See Formula CG seating
system manual shipped with wheel chair.
3. Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position and disconnect joystick cable.
4. Engage the motor release levers. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever
on page 80.
5. Remove front rigging. See Formula CG seating system manual shipped with
wheelchair.
6. Remove the two screws and locknuts securing the seating assembly to the front seat
posts.
7. Firmly grasp the front edge of the seat assembly, slowly tilt the seat assembly back into
the Up/Open position.
8. Remove prop rod from the clip located on the seating assembly and engage the prop
rod end into the front seat post as shown in FIGURE 6.1.
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SECTION 6—SEAT
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