Back Angle Adjustment - Quickie Q7 Adjustable Owner's Manual

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J. BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
Folding and Unfolding Backrest
1. Release the backrest by pulling the release cord (A) with a simple, short force.
2. While maintaining tension on the release cord, rotate the backrest to the desired angle
or to the folded down position.
3. Lock the backrest in place by releasing the cord and allowing the pins (B) to engage in
the nearest hole (C) of the backrest bracket (D).
CAUTION– Be sure the pins (H) are fully engaged through the backrest bracket (J) on both sides of the chair.
Test the backrest to be sure it is locked before use.
CAUTION – When changing the back angle of the wheelchair both the left and right angle adjustable back
bracket must be in the same hole position before the wheelchair is to be used.
Adjusting Backrest Options
Backrest bracket has two positions, Forward Mount and Rearwad Mount. Change the bracket
position by removing bolt X and pivoting the bracket forward or rearward. Reinsert the bolt in
the new position and tighten. Then follow the instructions for "Folding and Unfolding backrest".
F= Forward Mount R= Rearward Mount
Backrest Angle Preset Plugs
The preset plugs allow you to unemploy the backrest bracket holes you do not wish to use.
This allows the backrest to automatically lock into your desired angle position after unfolding.
1. Determine which backrest bracket holes you do not want to use.
2. Insert plugs (G) into the predetermined holes from the chair side of the bracket (H).
3. To ensure the backrest will lock in the folded position, do not insert a plug into the
lowest hole position (I).
Backrest Adjuster Stop
The preset stop allows the ability to place a firm stop at desired angle. The hole pattern in
the backrest adjuster stop corresponds with the hole pattern in the backrest bracket (4 holes
for each piece).
1. Determine the desired Stop Position.
2. Remove the lower backrest bracket butten head fastener (K) and loosen the top slightly
(K).
3. Adjust the Backrest Adjuster Stop (J) into the Backrest Frame (L) to desired position
4. Insert backrest bracket hardware (K) and retighten to 62 in.-lbs (7 Nm)
5. Repeat process on opposite side. Ensure both sides are using the same Stop Position.
Non-folding back instructions
1. Remove backrest bracket bolt (M).
2. Rotate the backrest to the desired angle.
3. Align desired backrest bracket hole with seat frame opening.
4. Reinsert bolt and tighten.
CAUTION – When changing the back angle of the wheelchair both the left and right angle adjustable back
bracket must be in the same hole position before the wheelchair is to be used.
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