Part No. 1110550
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Tracer® SX5
FIGURE 1 - RECLINER OPERATION
WARNING (CONTINUED)
Assistants MUST be prepared to support the weight of the occupant
when reclining, or returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the full
upright position. Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use your legs) or
seek assistance if necessary to avoid injury.
ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse
recline) the wheelchair.
Make sure occupant's and bystanders' hands and body are clear of all
pinch points before reclining back. Use caution, otherwise injury may
occur.
1. Unfold wheelchair. Refer to SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS in SECTION 1
of this manual.
2. Attach spreader bar. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SPREADER BAR in
this section of the manual.
3. Make sure wheelchair is occupied and on a level surface before reclining.
4. Engage the wheel locks.
5. Inform the occupant of the wheelchair that the wheelchair is about to be reclined.
6. Make sure occupant's hands and body are clear of all pinch points.
7. Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp both push handles firmly.
8. Lifting up on handles, squeeze release levers.
9. SLOWLY, pull back on the back assembly while squeezing the release levers.
10. When the back reaches the desired angle, SLOWLY let go of the release levers.
11. To return the back to the full upright position, reverse the STEPS 7-10 keeping in
mind proper body mechanics.
SECTION 10
RECLINER
RECLINER
Level
Surface
UPRIGHT POSITION
Wheelchair
Release
Levers
Handle
Release
Levers
Level
Surface
RECLINED POSITION
Wheelchair
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