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OPERATION AND ASSEMBLY
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Adjustment of the handle
The handle can be adjusted in various ways� This makes an optimal adaptation
to the person pushing the wheelchair possible�
The following adjustments are possible:
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Angle adjustment of the upper part of the handle
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Height adjustment of the handle unit
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Inclination adjustment of the handle unit with respect
to the vertical position
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Angle adjustment of the upper part of the handle
To adjust the handle angle, proceed as follows:
Apply the parking brakes (see section
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Loosen the screw connections of the notched joints on the right and left
sides of the handle by turning the clamping lever anti-clockwise until the
upper part of the handle can be moved�
Adjust the handle to the desired position�
Hold the handle in the desired position with one hand and fasten it with the
other hand by turning the respective clamping lever until tight�
Then, fasten the screw connection on the other side by turning the clamp-
ing lever until tight�
When tightening, ensure that the teeth of the notched joints engage cor-
rectly�
If necessary, release the parking brakes (see section
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Height adjustment of the handle unit
A height adjustment of the handle unit is necessary whenever SIMPLY has to be
adapted to the person pushing the wheelchair or the seat unit inclination has been
adjusted� For height adjustment of the handle, proceed as follows:
First of all, loosen the quick release at the upright tubes by opening the
quick release lever outwards�
Then, adjust the handle to the desired height by pulling up or pushing
down�
Fasten in position by tightening the quick release connectors; fold the lever
of the quick release back into the locked position�
If the clamping force is insufficient (handle not fastened securely in place),
turn the screw opposite the quick release lever (with the lever in the open
position) clockwise until a sufficient clamping force is ensured� If neces-
sary, this operation has to be repeated�
