Section 10—seat-to-floor height, Changing seat-to-floor height – Invacare Wheelchair Atlas User Manual
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SECTION 10—SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT
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SECTION 10—SEAT-TO-FLOOR
HEIGHT
ƽ WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Changing Seat-To-Floor Height
ƽ WARNING
Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear
wheel position, and front caster position. These adjustments MUST be performed
by a qualified technician.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.1.
1. Refer to the following chart and to FIGURE 10.1 to determine mounting positions for
front casters/forks and rear wheels for the desired seat‐to‐floor height.
2. Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear
3. Remove the front casters from the wheelchair. Refer to Adjusting Front Caster Height
4. Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair in the mounting position indicated in the
chart. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 26.
5. Re‐install the front casters onto the wheelchair in the mounting position indicated in
the chart. Refer to Adjusting Front Caster Height on page 27.
FIGURE 10.1 Changing Seat-To-Floor Height
SEAT-TO-FLOOR
HEIGHT
(IN INCHES)
8-INCH FRONT
CASTER MOUNTING
POSITION
REAR
WHEEL SIZE
REAR WHEEL
MOUNTING
POSITION
19
Top
24-inch
Top
20
Bottom
24-inch
Bottom
Rear Wheel Mounting
Positions
Fork Mounting Positions
Top
Top
Bottom
Bottom