Invacare Matrx LOXX Manuel D'installation page 7

3.0 LOXX
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WARNING! Risk of injury
• Inspect the headrest hardware to ensure that there are no missing or damaged parts.
WARNING! Risk of injury
• Before drilling or modifying any back shell, always contact the back manufacturer to ensure
the back is recommended for a headrest application.
3.1 LOXX I
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(Refer to images provided in Section 1.0 - ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW (p.4-5))
OPTIONAL LOCKING SCREW (see Fig 1): The locking lever (A1) may be replaced with the
optional 30 locking screw (A2) provided. Unscrew the lever from the upper clamp housing and
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retain the original washer (a). Being careful to keep the clamping block (b) in position inside the upper
pivot, use the 5
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MOUNTING CLAMP INSTALLATION (see Fig 2):
Secure the mounting clamp assembly (E) onto back shell* using hardware provided. If additional
clearance is required, install the spacer plate and long screws (c) provided. (*note: the mounting clamp
hardware is installed from the inside of the back shell)
HARDWARE INSTALLATION (see Fig 3):
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Loosen set-screw (d) and remove the lower D-Ring (D2) from the headrest post (1).
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Install the headrest post (F) into the mounting clamp assembly (E), and adjust the headrest post
to the desired height/position (2). (note: loosen upper D-Ring if necessary)
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Tighten the mounting clamp (E) to secure the headrest post in position (3).
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Adjust the upper D-Ring (D1) so that it rests flush with the top of the mounting clamp (4), then secure
the D-Ring into place via the set-screw (d).
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Reinstall and secure the Lower D-Ring (D2) onto the headrest post (5) so that it rests flush with the
bottom of the mounting clamp assembly.
HEADREST POST MODIFICATIONS:
If necessary, the headrest post (F) can be cut (shortened) to prevent any collision interference along
the back of the wheelchair/seating system. (Note: After cutting the post, the plastic end cap (G) can
be removed and re-installed into the newly cut post).
HEADREST PAD ADJUSTMENT (see Fig 4):
Loosen the locking lever (A1) or locking screw (A2) on the upper pivot assembly (B). Slide the
horizontal bar (C) to the desired depth inside the upper pivot (1), and adjust the headrest angle by
pivoting/rotating the upper pivot to achieve the desired headrest position (2). Re-tigthen the locking
lever/locking screw (B) to secure the headrest into position.
ELAN HEADREST PAD* INSTALLATION (see Fig 5):
Position the headrest mounting collar over the pivot ball on the horizontal bar (1); then align and
secure the mounting collar to the headrest pad (2).
*Note: Headrest pad/mounting hardware sold separately
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hex key (provided) to install the replacement locking screw (with washer)
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