Invacare TER Owners Manual - Page 30

SECTION 4-BACK The Adjustable Tension Straps The straps can be adjusted at various levels of tension to accommodate individual end‐users. The bottom two straps can be adjusted tightly to support and/or assist the extensor muscles. Back Posts The Back Upholstery Cover NOTE: The back upholstery cover is designed for three reasons: • The first is as a modesty cover. • The second is to keep the cushion from sliding out of the back of the wheelchair. • The third is a sacral support depending upon how far or tight the flap is pulled under the seat cushion Back Upright Back Height Adjustment Screw Replacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery 1. Remove the back height adjustment screws that secure the back posts to the back uprights. 2. Slide the back posts out of the back uprights. 3. Remove the two screws and washers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back posts. 4. Slide the existing back upholstery down and off the back posts. 5. Stand behind the wheelchair and perform the following: A. Slide anchor loop section of adjustable tension back upholstery up onto the left back post with the upper grommet hole facing the rear of the wheelchair. B. Slide adjuster strap section of adjustable tension back upholstery up onto the right back post with the upper grommet hole facing the rear of the wheelchair. 6. Align the mounting hole in each back post with the desired mounting hole in each back upright. NOTE: Both back posts should be adjusted to the same height. Fastening Strap Back Upholstery Cover Fastening Straps Adjuster Strap Anchor Loop Back Post Back Upholstery Anchor Loop Section Mounting Screw Upper Grommet Hole Back Upholstery Adjuster Strap Section FIGURE 4.6 Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery 7. Install the two back height adjustment screws through the back upright mounting holes determined in STEP 6 and the back post mounting holes. 8. Slip adjuster straps through corresponding anchor loops and adjust the back upholstery. Secure with the fastening straps. ƽ WARNING After the adjustable tension back upholstery has been positioned to the end-users individual needs, the fastening straps MUST be securely fastened BEFORE applying the back upholstery cover. The adjustable back should be checked whenever entering the wheelchair to ensure that the fastening straps are securely fastened. 9. Secure the back upholstery cover (fastening strap) to the back of the adjustable back upholstery (fastening strap). 10. Flip the back upholstery cover over the adjustable back upholstery and secure the fastening straps to the front of the adjustable back upholstery. 11. Lay the front portion of the back upholstery cover on the seat pan. Everyday Series Wheelchairs/Sport Series Wheelchairs 30 Part No 1122172