V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
W. Replacing Adjustable Backrest Rigidizer Bar
1. To remove your adjustable backrest rigidizer bar:
a. Note the back height setting before disassembly.
b. Using two 3mm hex (Allen) wrenches, remove 5mm button head screws from the upper and
lower fasteners in the adjustable backrest rigidizer bar (Fig. 35:A).
c. Using the hex wrench, push the two threaded barrels on each side of adjustable backrest
rigidizer bar through screw holes.
d. Remove the upper back canes and upholstery. If an aftermarket back is used, follow the
instructions provided by the back manufacturer to remove the back.
e. Slide rigidizer bar off backrest tubes.
2. To install the replacement adjustable height backrest rigidizer bar onto the backrest tubes
to complete width adjustment.
a. Slide adjustable rigidizer bar over lower backrest tubes to desired location.
b. Insert upper back tubes with (or without) back upholstery to original or desired height.
c. Align holes in adjustable rigidizer bar with the desired holes in upper and lower back tubes.
d. Reinsert two threaded barrels into aligned holes on each side. Threaded barrels need to
pass through aligned holes in adjustable rigidizer bar, lower and upper backrest tubes in
order to secure backrest into place.
e. Reinsert two 5mm screws into threaded barrels (Fig. 35:A) on each side and tighten with
two 3mm hex wrenches to secure.
Fig. 35
DANGER: Do not use or operate wheelchair when adjustable backrest rigidizer is not installed.
Failure to heed this instruction may result in severe injury or death.
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