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SECTION 4 - CHAIR OPERATION
4.1
Caster Locks
Caster Locks (brakes) are operated directly at each caster for both front and only the left rear
casters. This function locks the direction and rotation of the caster. The right rear caster is a
directional caster and the locking mechanism is used to maintain straight alignment of the caster
with the chair.
4.2
Seat Tilt
The chair offers up to 28° of adjustable seat tilt. The gas spring used for the seat tilt feature
allows the seat to be tilted to any position within its range. Use seat tilt to safely position the
patient, redistribute pressure and increase comfort.
Adjusting Seat Tilt
1. Squeeze the tilt handle which is located on the push bar. (The tilt will be easier to operate
with a patient/weight in the chair).
2. Raise or lower the seat tilt until the desired angle is achieved. The amount of tilt used
should be determined by the patient’s caregiver who is responsible for seating.
3. Release tilt handle when the desired degree of tilt is achieved.
4.3
Legrest
1. Hold Legrest to assist movement and squeeze the legrest handle.
2. Raise or lower legrest to the desired angle.
3. Release legrest handle when the desired legrest angle is achieved.
4. To lower the legrest into the retracted position, squeeze the legrest handle and push the
legrest down until it tucks to the bottom of the base of the chair.
Tilt Handle
Legrest Adjustment
Handle
Caster Locks x 3
Directional Lock x 1
(Right, Rear)
