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Overall user manual
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Adjusting the armrest height
To adjust the height of this armrest, you have to use the supplied wrench number 4.
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Loosen the screw with the supplied wrench, see figure 19;
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Move the armrest to the correct height and tighten the screw back down;
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Make sure the screw is securely tightened.
5.9 Using push handles
Adjust height and angle of the push handles
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Turn the black lever, until you can move push handles. See figure 20;
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Move the push handles to the desired height;
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Or move the push handle 90˚ inwards so that the overall length on the wheelchair falls. This saves a lot of
space when you take the wheelchair for example in the car;
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Turn the black lever back on;
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You can also move the lever without loosening or fastening the push handles, by pulling the lever out, see
figure 21. This means you can move the handle to a where it is not an obstacle;
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Make sure the handle is fastened securely.
5.10 Potential uses and functions of the back of the wheelchair
Using the tension bar
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If you fold out the wheelchair, the tension bar is the last item to lock into place by pulling it upwards with the
nylon hoop, see figure 22;
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If you wish to fold your wheelchair you must first release the tension bar. You can do this by pulling the nylon
loop of the tension bar downwards gently.
Figure 19
Figure 20
Figure 21
Figure 22
