Specifications

587 Tilt Wheelchair
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Attaching Headrest
1. Insert the vertical post into the mounting tube
2. Place the headrest at the desired height and turn the handle until it is tight and the headrest
is secure.
4.6 Solid Seat Pan and Drop Seat and Back
Broda Seating has developed the 587 V2 to accommodate a wide range of seating. The
587 has the versatility of using other manufacturers’ seats and backs within our chair.
Installing Seat Pan
1. Remove strapped seat if applicable. (To Remove strapped seat, detach the four bolts that
attach the seat to the frame and lift seat off frame)
2. Place seat pan on seat frame in the position of desired seat depth of 16”,17”, 18”, 19” or 20”.
3. Secure seat pan to frame by inserting all four bolts each in the appropriate corresponding
holes in the seat pan and attaching to frame.
4. Tighten bolts
To Remove: Reverse Installation instructions
Installing Drop Seat
1. Remove the strapped seat or seat pan if applicable. (To remove strapped seat or seat pan,
Detach the 4 bolts that attach the seat to the frame and lift seat off frame)
2. Place seat in position over the seat frame, as per manufacturers instructions.
Installing Drop Back
1. Remove the strapped back if applicable. (To remove strapped back, detach the bolts that
Attach the back to the frame, and remove back)
2. Place the Back on the frame on the chair.
3. Install as per manufacturers instructions.
4.7 Seat Height Adjustment
The seat height on the 587 can be adjusted from 14” to 20” in one inch increments with the solid
seat pan and 15’ to 21” with the strapped seat. The desired seat height can be achieved by
adjusting the seat height posts, caster and mag wheel sizes and mounting positions. Below is a
diagram that outlines the various seat height combinations:
Note: To achieve the lowest seat height (14” for seat pan, 15” for strapped seat) an extra
hole must be drilled in the caster fork (can be done in the factory or in the field) or a drop
seat must be used.
Diagram #15
Solid Seat Pan