GrowthBracket
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
SAFETY SUMMARY
WARNING
DO NOT insta ll this e quipme nt without first re a d-
ing a nd understa nding this instruction sheet. If you
a re una ble to understa nd these instructions, con-
ta c t a he a lthc a re profe ssiona l, de a le r or te c hni-
c a l pe rsonne l if a pplic a ble be fore a tte mpting
to insta ll this equipment - otherwise, injury or da m-
a ge ma y oc c ur.
Curved
Back
Center Panel
Top Set
Six (6) T-nutted
mounting holes
Bottom Set
Ensure tha t the se a t is fixe d to the whe e lc ha ir. A
loose se a t ma y le a d to pote ntia lly da nge rous
situa tions with positioning de vic e s.
Mounting
Screws
Ulti-Mate
Base
ATTACHING/ ADJ USTING THE
FIXED GROWTH BRACKET
Growth Bracket
Adjustment
holes
Attaching the Growth Bracket
FIGURE 1 - ATTACHING/ADJUSTING THE
FIXED GROWTH BRACKET
NOTE: The growth bracket attaches to the Child/Junior
Size Curved Back only.
Adjusting the Growth Bracket
(FIGURE 1)
1. Remove the growth bracket and attaching hardware
from packaging.
ADJ USTING THE BACK HEIGHT.
1. If necessary, unzip center panel of the back cover.
2. Unzip center panel of the back cover, exposing the
six (6) T-nutted mounting holes.
2. Remove the four (4) mounting screws that secure
the growth bracket to the back.
NOTE: Make sure the growth bracket is positioned cor-
rectly. The flat portion of the growth bracket provides
depth adjustment for the Ulti-Mate Base. The angled
portion of the growth bracket provides height adjustment
for the Curved Back. See FIGURE 1.
3. Adjust the back up or down until the desired mount-
ing position is obtained.
4. Reinstall the four (4) mounting screws through the
growth bracket and into the back shell. Securely
tighten. Refer to the FIGURE 2- ATTACHMENT
POINTS in this instruction sheet for standard and
optional attachment points.
3. Install four (4) of the mounting screws through the
holes in the growth bracket and into the back shell.
Securely tighten.
NOTE: On the curved back, the standard attachment
points are the top and bottom sets of holes. Refer to the
FIGURE 2-ATTACHMENT POINTS in this instruction
sheet for optional attachment points.
5. Zip center panel of back cover closed.
ADJ USTING THE ULTI-MATE BASE
DEPTH.
1. Remove the four (4) mounting screws that secure
the growth bracket to the Ulti-Mate Base.
4. Install four (4) of the mounting screws through the
holes in the growth bracket and into the underside of
the Ulti-Mate Base. Securely tighten.
2. Adjust the seat forward or back until the desired
mounting position is obtained.
NOTE: On the Ulti-Mate Base, the standard attachment
points are the front and back sets of holes. Refer to the
FIGURE 2-ATTACHMENT POINTS in this instruction
sheet for optional attachment points.
3. Reinstall the four (4) mounting screws through the
growth bracket and into the seat. Securely tighten.
Refer to the FIGURE 2 - ATTACHMENT POINTS In
this instruction sheet for standard and optional at-
tachment points.
5. If adjustment is required, refer to ADJUSTING THE
GROWTH BRACKET in this instruction sheet.
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5. Ifmoreadjustmentisneeded, theadjustmentscrews
can be completely removed, and the bracket set to
a NEW T-nutted hole location. Refer to the
FIGURE 2 - ATTACHMENT POINTS in this instruc-
tion sheet for optional attachment points.
ADJ USTING THE ANGLE OF THE BACK
(FIGURE 4 ).
NOTE: The adjustable angle growth bracket is infinitely
angle adjustable. The back-to-seat angle is set by the
location of the mounting points for the back in relation to
the base and by changing the hole positions of the ad-
justable angle back hooks.
6. Zip center panel of back cover closed.
ADJ USTING THE ULTI-MATE BASE
DEPTH.
1. If necessary, unzip center panel of the back cover.
1. Remove the two (2) attaching screws and nuts on
the adjustable angle back hooks.
2. Recline the back to the desired angle.
2. Loosen the four (4) mounting screws that secure
the growth bracket to the Ulti-Mate Base.
3. Align one (1) round hole and one (1) slotted hole on
the back L-bracket with two (2) of the holes on the
hook portion.
3. Adjust the seat forward or back until the desired
mounting position is obtained.
4. Reinstall the two (2) screws and nuts and securely
tighten.
4. Securely tighten the two (2) mounting screws.
5. Ifmoreadjustmentisneeded, theadjustmentscrews
can be completely removed, and the bracket set to
a NEW T-nutted hole location. Refer to the
FIGURE 2 - ATTACHMENT POINTS in this instruc-
tion sheet for optional attachment points.
Hook Portion
6. Zip center panel of back cover closed.
Nuts
L-Bracket
Attaching Screws
FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF
THE BACK
Top Mounting
Screws
Bottom Mounting
Screws
FIGURE 3 - ATTACHING / ADJUSTING THE
ADJUSTABLE ANGLE GROWTH
BRACKET
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