Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series
5 Adjusting the mobility device to the
user's seating posture
5.1
General information on adjusting the
wheelchair to the user's seating posture
CAUTION!
Damage to mobility device and accident hazard
It is possible that collisions can occur between mobility
device components due to various combinations of
adjustment options and their individual settings
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The mobility device is fitted with an individual,
multiply adjustable seating system including adjustable
legrests, armrests, a headrest or other options. These
adjustment options are described in the following
chapters. They are used to adapt the seat to the
physical requirements and the condition of the user.
When adapting the seating system and the seat
functions to the user, ensure that no mobility device
components collide.
Initial setup should always be done by a healthcare
professional. Adjustment by the user is only recommended
after they have been given appropriate guidance by the
healthcare professional.
Electrical adjustment options
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Please refer to the user manual for your remote for
more information on operating electrical adjustment
options.
Recaro® seats and AJ Optimist seats
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For more information on a Recaro® seat or AJ
Optimist seat, refer to the separate user manuals that
come with the seats.
5.2
Adjustment possibility for remote
The following information is valid for all seating systems.
CAUTION!
Risk of the remote being pushed backwards
during an accidental collision with an obstacle,
such as a doorframe or table, and the joystick
being jammed against the armpad if the position
of the remote is adjusted and all screws are not
completely tightened
This will cause the mobility device to drive forward
uncontrollably and potentially injure the mobility device
user and any person standing in the way.
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When adjusting the position of the remote, always
make sure to tighten all screws securely.
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If this should accidentally happen, immediately switch
the mobility device electronics OFF at the remote.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury
When leaning on the remote, for example, when
transferring into or out of the wheelchair, the remote
holder may break and the user may fall out of the chair.
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Never lean on the remote as a support for, for
example, transfer.
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