V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
U. Adjusting, Removing and Replacing Backrest
Release Cable for Width Growth
1. To adjust the length of the backrest release cable:
a. Hold cable end (Fig. 33:B) securely in place.
b. Turn locking pin (Fig. 33: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.
c. Adjust evenly on each end of cable.
2. To remove backrest release cable:
a. Hold cable end (Fig. 33:B) securely in place.
b. Turn locking pin (Fig. 33:A) counterclockwise to unthread cable from pin.
c. Repeat on opposite end of cable.
3. To replace backrest release cable:
a. Remove existing cable. See instructions above in step 2.
b. Align cable end with locking pin (Fig. 33:B).
c. Hold cable end (Fig. 33:B) securely in place while turning locking pin (Fig. 33: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.
d. Adjust length as needed. See instructions above in step 1.
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.
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B
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Fig. 33