Posey Deluxe Drop Seat - Manual

Seating and PoSitioning Quality Products since 1937
M6130 042909
A versatile solid platform drop seat that replaces existing sling seats in wheelchairs to
provide a solid foundation for cushions. Designed to fit most chairs 18” to 20” (46 cm to 51
cm) in seat width with 7/8” or 1” (2 cm or 2½ cm) seat rails. Provides seat drops of up to 3½”
(9 cm) depending on the wheelchair model. Both posterior and anterior tilt positioning can
be accommodated. 250 lb. (113 kg.) maximum weight capacity.
REF 6372 GSS Drop Seat
InstallatIon InstructIons
(reference exploded view drawing on side 2)
Tools RequiRed: Allen keys (included), AdjusTAble wRench (noT included)
The GSS Drop Seat is shipped with two metal mounting plates mounted to the underside of
the molded seat shell. Check to see that the Flat Allen Head screws are securely tightened before
proceeding.
1. Remove existing seat upholstery from the wheelchair.
2. Determine the approximate amount of seat drop desired by hanging one of the J-brackets
(item 3) from the wheelchair seat rail and positioning one of the L-brackets (item 4) (Fig. 2).
Using hardware items 5, 6, 7 and 8, assemble the two brackets. Leave the hardware finger tight
until all the final adjustments have been made. Repeat for the remaining bracket sets.
3. On a flat surface, turn the drop seat shell upside down and position the four bracket assemblies
to the flat metal plates. Install the brackets to the middle set of mounting holes using button
head screws (item 10) and hardware (items 7 and 9) (Fig. 3). Leave the hardware finger tight
until all the adjustments have been made.
4. Turn the partially assembled drop seat right side up with the Posey logo at the front. Position
the drop seat between the cross braces of the wheelchair. Slide the metal L-brackets until the
J-brackets easily slip over the wheelchair seat rails. Check for any interference with cross braces
or any other component of the wheelchair. If any interference is noted, there are two means
of adjustments: The first is to rotate the drop seat assembly 180 degrees, as the cross brace
cutouts are located for a variety of models of wheelchairs. The second is to reposition the bracket
assemblies on the flat metal mounting plates using the alternative sets of mounting holes.
5. When the spacing of the bracket assemblies is correct, securely tighten the screws holding the
bracket assemblies to the metal flat plates.
6. Review the location of the J-brackets on the L-brackets to determine if the drop seat requirements
of the client are met, i.e. height off the ground, seat angle and that the wheelchair frame allows
it. Make any necessary changes.
7. Remove the drop seat assembly and securely tighten all the hardware using the appropriate
tools. Remount the GSS Drop Seat assembly.
8. With the drop seat on the chair, position the securing clamps on the wheelchair seat rails. They
should be located on each seat rail capturing one J-bracket to prevent the drop seat from sliding
either forward or backwards (Fig. 4). Tighten each clamp until it conforms to the tubing and is
fixed in place.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Gss Drop seat
MonItorInG
Be sure to follow your facility’s policies and guidelines for frequency of patient
monitoring.
• Wipe Clean with mild detergent. OSHA approved intermediate level disinfectants
can be used per manufacturer instructions. DO NOT use phenol and benzyl based
disinfectants.
• After cleaning, products MUST be rinsed with water to remove any residual
chemicals.
• Make sure products are completely dry before use.
DIsposal
Properly dispose of the product per facility’s policy for BIOHAZARDOUS materials.
storaGe anD HanDlInG
This device is designed for use in normal indoor environments. This device may be stored in
ambient warehouse temperatures at normal humidity levels. Avoid excess moisture or high
humidity that may damage product materials.
cleanInG InstructIons
InspectIon
Inspect before each use: check for cracked or broken plastic components; bent
metal hardware or missing items. DO NOT use soiled or damaged products. Test that the Drop
Seat will hold patient weight before patient transfer.
See Assembly Drawing on Back
Posey Company • 5635 Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91006-0020 USA
Phone: 1.800.447.6739 • Fax: 1.800.767.3933 • Web: www.posey.com
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