SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Compass™XE
and Allegro®
28
Part No 1127114
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten the cover of the folding handle. Damage to the folding handle
will occur.
B. Turn
the
folding
handle
cover
towards
the
front
of
the
wheelchair
approximately
two
to
four
revolutions.
5. Engage
both
wheel
locks,
open
the
footrest/legrest
for
clearance
and
transfer
into
the
wheelchair.
Refer
to
Percentage
of
Weight
Distribution
on
page 22.
FIGURE 2.8
Unfolding Sling Seat
Folding Sling Seat
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 2.9
on
page
29.
1. Swing
footrest/legrest
in
locked
position
to
the
front
of
the
wheelchair.
2. Pivot
footplates
upward
to
vertical
position.
3. On
recliners
ONLY
‐
A. Turn
the
folding
handle
cover
towards
the
rear
of
the
wheelchair
approximately
two
to
four
revolutions.
B. Slide
the
cover
of
the
folding
over
until
the
links
of
the
spreader
bar
are
visible.
4. With
both
hands,
grasp
the
middle
of
the
seat
upholstery
at
the
front
and
back
edge
and
lift
up.
Or,
tilt
the
wheelchair
to
one
side
and
close
by
the
push
handles.
NOTE:
If
wheelchair
is
equipped
with
carry
straps,
the
wheelchair
may
be
closed
by
pulling
up
on
the
straps.
Recliners Only
Folding Handle
Cover of the
Folding Handle
To Fold
To Unfold
