V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
W. Adjusting, Removing and Replacing Backrest
Release Cable for Width Growth
To adjust the length of the backrest release cable:
1. Hold cable end (Fig. 32:B) securely in place.
2. Turn locking pin (Fig. 32:A) clockwise to tighten (shorten) and counterclockwise to loosen
(lengthen) cable. Cable has been adjusted to optimize function when cable is straight from end
to end. Do not overtighten. Locking pin must engage backrest plate pin housing fully on each
side.
3. Adjust evenly on each end of cable.
To remove backrest release cable:
1. Hold cable end (Fig. 32:B) securely in place.
2. Turn locking pin (Fig. 32:A) counterclockwise to unthread cable from pin.
3. Repeat on opposite end of cable.
To replace backrest release cable:
1. Remove existing cable. See instructions above.
2. Align cable end with locking pin (Fig. 32:B).
3. Hold cable end (Fig. 32:B) securely in place while turning locking pin (Fig. 32:A) clockwise to
thread cable into pin. Thread until approximately half of threaded end has been screwed into
locking pin. Repeat on opposite end of cable.
4. Adjust length as needed. See instructions above.
WARNING: Failure to read or comply with these instructions may result in a fall or loss of control
causing severe injury to the user or others.
Fig. 32
B
A
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