Invacare Lightweight - Manual (Page 41)

SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK
Part No. 1114811 41 Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs
Replacing Back Upholstery
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.2.
1. Remove the eight mounting screws and
washers that secure the existing back
upholstery to the back canes.
2. Remove existing back upholstery from
the back canes.
3. Securely tighten the new back
upholstery to the back canes with the
phillips screws and washers.
FIGURE 6.2 Replacing Back Upholstery
Replacing Seat Upholstery
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.3.
1. Perform one of the following:
• Lightweight/Standard wheelchairs:
Remove the eight mounting screws
and washers that secure the existing
seat upholstery to the crossbraces.
• Heavy Duty Wheelchair: Remove
the ten mounting screws and
washers that secure the existing seat
upholstery to the crossbraces.
2. Remove the existing seat upholstery
from the crossbraces.
3. Ensure positioning of seat positioning
strap (if used). Refer to Installing the
Seat Positioning Strap on page 59. FIGURE 6.3 Replacing Seat Upholstery
4. Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-2.
Adjusting Seat Width
Lightweight and Standard Wheelchairs with Swingaway Front Riggings
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.4 on page 42 and FIGURE 6.5 on page 43.
NOTE: When adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair, the back and seat upholstery MUST be
changed. If applicable, the headrest pillow and headrest upholstery MUST be changed as well.
1. Remove the existing back and seat upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to Replacing
Back Upholstery on page 41 and Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 41.
Washers Back Upholstery
Washers
Mounting
Screws
Mounting Screws
Wheelchair
Frame
Seat
Upholstery
Washers
NOTE: Lightweight/Standard wheelchair
shown.