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Contour (adjustable) Back-Upholstery
Contour (adjustable) Tension Strips
The adjuster strips can be adjusted at various levels of tension to accommodate
individual end
users. In a typical scenario, the bottom two strips can be adjusted tightly to
support and/or assist the extensor muscles.
Installing/Replacing Adjustable Back-Upholstery
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.4, next page.
Installing
1. Remove the existing back-upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Standard Back-Upholstery paragraph.
2. Slide each section (anchor loop/adjuster strap) of the adjustable back-upholstery with
the grommet hole facing the rear of the wheelchair.
3. Secure the adjustable back-upholstery to the back-canes with the two mounting
screws.
NOTE: Clean the upholstery with warm water and mild detergent to remove superficial
soil.
W A R N I N G
Ensure that the wheelchair is fully opened, the back brace is fitted and the seat
rails properly located. The fastening straps MUST be securely fastened before
applying the back-upholstery cover. The Contour (adjustable) back should be
checked whenever entering the wheelchair to ensure that the fastening strips are
securely fastened.
4. Slip adjuster straps through corresponding anchor loops and adjust the back
upholstery. Secure with the fastening strips.
5. Secure the back-upholstery cover (fastening strap) to the back of the adjustable
back-upholstery (fastening strap).
6. Flip the back-upholstery cover over the adjustable back-upholstery and secure the
fastening strips to the front of the adjustable back-upholstery.
7. Lay the front portion of the back-upholstery cover on the seat upholstery.
8. Adjust the slack in the back upholstery cover and then secure to the seat upholstery.
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