
REMOVING THE BACKREST
1. Locate the connector box on the bottom right-hand side of the chair (Fig.2).
2. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the connector box cover, remove the cover, then disconnect the connectors.
3. Using a nail clippers, or other suitable instrument, cut and remove all zip ties that secure the backrest connectors and cable harness to the bottom of the
chair, being careful not to cut the harness casing.
1. Remove the head pillow and backrest pad, following the instructions in the Use & Care manual.
2. Push down on the backrest release lever, then fold the backrest forward onto the chair seat (Fig.1).
3. Power off the chair and unplug it.
GET READY
(Fig.1)
1
Backrest release lever
Tools Required: Pliers, vice grip, Phillips-head screwdriver, small hammer, nail clipper or other instrument suitable for cutting zip ties, new zip ties
NOTE: SAVE ALL REMOVED PARTS FOR USE DURING REASSEMBLY
REPLACING THE BACKREST
Connector box
(Right-hand side of the chair)
(Fig.2)
Sept 19, 2011
HT-100/102/103/120/ 13 0/140
410/430/45 0/3100/3200/3300
It is imperative that Human Touch® products are repaired in a manner that ensures product safety and regulatory compliance and that is fully consistent with the practices used
during the manufacturing process. Therefore, Human Touch requires that all product repairs are performed using only factory-new parts and in accordance with these repair
instructions. Failure to adhere to these instructions voids the product warranty and releases Human Touch from all liability for injury or product damage resulting from the repair.
SERVICE LEVEL: 3

4. Pull gently outward on the bottom of one of the rear side panel covers to remove it (Fig.3).
5. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the screw and washers that secure the metal hinge pin to the chair (Fig.4).
6. Using a pliers (or a vice grip if necessary), pull the hinge pin toward you until it is freed from the chair (Fig.5). NOTE: The hinge pin is lubricated.
Place it on a disposable object, such as a paper towel, to avoid damaging the flooring beneath the chair.
NOTE: When the hinge pin is removed, the two spacers that are located between the backrest and the chair base will most likely fall off (Fig.6).
Be sure to set these spacers aside for use during reassembly.
7. Repeat steps 4 - 6 on the other rear side panel panel.
8. Carefully lift the backrest up and off the chair base.
Hinge pin
(Fig.5)
Backrest
spacers
(Fig.6)
2
(Fig.3)
Hinge pin
Washer
Screw
(Fig.4)