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Backrest angle

• Check the backrest angle when

adjusting the shape of the back
upholstery.

Back upholstery

• Loosen all back straps.
• Tighten the strap just below the

curve of the back.

• Adjust the other straps to allow

space for the bottom and follow
the natural curve of the back.

Comfort

Good comfort when seated requires
a well-shaped seat that provides:

•  Pressure distribution.
•  Stability.
•  Freedom of movement.

Summary of Contents for Act Discontinued

Page 1: ...User manual Rigid frame wheelchairs English 74591C 13 08 15...

Page 2: ...the wheelchair is tested and approved according to the ISO standard for crash testing of wheelchairs in vehicles 3 According to directive 2001 85 EC appendix VII point 3 8 3 there are specially marke...

Page 3: ...k that the rear wheel is correctly positioned The button in the hub must spring out properly Folding Fold the backrest by pulling the wire upwards The elastic strap keeps the backrest in the folded po...

Page 4: ...t until you are sure that your feet are supported and your thighs are resting on the cushion Split footrests Adjust the angle so the ankles are at 90 Seat cushion Place the cushion far enough back on...

Page 5: ...ry Loosen all back straps Tighten the strap just below the curve of the back Adjust the other straps to allow space for the bottom and follow the natural curve of the back Comfort Good comfort when se...

Page 6: ...up 10 cm so that the castors are facing forwards Helper Lock the brakes and ensure that the anti tip stabilisers are lowered From the front Back the wheelchair up 5 10 cm so that the castors are faci...

Page 7: ...r present Travelling uphill Travelling downhill Lean your body back to correct the centre of gravity Control your speed using the handrims not the brakes Always travel up down as directly as possible...

Page 8: ...user s weight is not evenly distributed in the wheelchair More strength being used on one side than the other when propelling the chair Pump up the tyres The rear wheel mountings are incorrectly fitt...