Invacare EX2 User Manual
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK
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Adjusting the Seat Width
Swingaway Front Riggings
NOTE: FIGURE 6.2 on page 27 and FIGURE 6.3 on page 28.
NOTE: When adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair, the back and seat upholstery MUST be changed. If applicable, the headrest
pillow and headrest upholstery MUST be changed as well.
pillow and headrest upholstery MUST be changed as well.
1.
Remove the existing back and seat upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to Replacing Back Upholstery on page 26 and
Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 26.
Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 26.
2.
Remove the four button screws and locknuts that secure the two pivot links to the wheelchair frame and crossbraces.
3.
Remove the two button screws, locknuts and crossbrace saddle that secures the bottom of the crossbrace to the
wheelchair frame. Repeat for other crossbrace.
wheelchair frame. Repeat for other crossbrace.
4.
Remove the hex screw, coved washers, washers and locknut that secure the two crossbraces together. See Detail ʺBʺ.
FIGURE 6.2 Adjusting the Seat Width - Swingaway Front Riggings
NOTE: Note the orientation of the coved washers, washers and locknut for assembling the new crossbraces. See Detail ʺBʺ.
5.
Assemble the two new crossbraces together with the existing hex screw, coved washers, washers and locknut. Securely
tighten. Refer to Detail ʺBʺ for hardware orientation.
tighten. Refer to Detail ʺBʺ for hardware orientation.
6.
Determine the correct pivot link and mounting hole to use with the desired seat width. See chart below.
7.
Secure the pivot links to the crossbraces and wheelchair frame with the four button screws and locknuts. Securely
tighten.
tighten.
NOTE: Position crossbrace saddle on wheelchair frame using the washer on the underside of the wheelchair frame as a reference. See
Detail ʺAʺ for proper positioning of the crossbrace saddle.
Detail ʺAʺ for proper positioning of the crossbrace saddle.
8.
Reinstall the two button screws, locknuts and crossbrace saddle that secures the bottom of the new crossbrace to the
wheelchair frame. Refer to Detail ʺBʺ for hardware orientation. Repeat for opposite crossbrace. Securely tighten.
wheelchair frame. Refer to Detail ʺBʺ for hardware orientation. Repeat for opposite crossbrace. Securely tighten.
9.
Install the new back and seat upholstery onto the wheelchair. Refer to Replacing Back Upholstery on page 26 and
Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 26.
Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 26.
SEAT WIDTH
PIVOT LINK
16 - INCH
18 - INCH
18 - INCH
20 - INCH
22 - INCH
22 - INCH
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16-inch
18-inch
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
20-inch