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- Swing-away, removable n°2 (photos 10 & 11)
This range of armrests can be swung away to facilitate
transfers and disassembling during transport.
To swing the armrest away, push down the dog point (A),
reverse the procedure to reinsert making sure that the dog
point (B) is properly engaged in its housing.
To remove the armrest, swing it back completely and pull it
up. Reverse the procedure to reinstall.
The new design includes handle (C) and hollowed skirt-guard
(D) to facilitate front transfer.
Grip firmly the armrest handle, take care of your nails on the
skirt-guard edges.
Push on your arms to easily lift yourself up and the attendant
can help you to finalise the transfer to the place where you
wish to sit.
In the event the armrest handle covers (C) become slippery,
it is recommended to request your dealer to replace them.
Refer to paragraph 1.2.2.
Front transfer
for safety ins-
tructions. When folding back down, ensure that it locks in
place, otherwise it can act as a long lever and could fatigue.
Note :
the armrests are mounted in pairs on the wheelchair ;
whenever you remove them, remember that you have a right
and a left side !
Never lift the wheelchair by the armrests !
Keep your fingers away from movable parts during folding,
disassembling or adjusting to prevent injuries !
2.2. Frame
2.2.1 Folding system
It consists of two cross-bars which integrates seat rails.
To fold and unfold your wheelchair, see chapter A “ General ”
paragraph 2.1.
2.2.2 Side frame
The sides or side frames are designed to accommodate the
steering tubes for the castors and multiple adjustment wheel
mounting for rear wheels.
- These wheel mountings allow 3 height positions and 2
longitudinal positions (Standard = serial delivery with fixed or
folding backrest; Passive = backward for better stability, serial
with reclining backrest and Transit (12”) version).
Please make sure that the rear wheel axle is in the
same hole on both sides.
The above information is given to the user for informa-
tion only.
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D
A
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