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Headrest Adjustment
Always check that the headrest is secure and the wings are not tight around the head.
The headrest wings are ideally set at 45 degrees to the back.
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Adjusting the Wing Angle
Adjustment point (A) allows you to move the wing position to
offer more side support to the head.
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Unzip the headrest cover at the back and loosen the
allen key bolts (A) using the 4mm allen key provided.
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Adjust the sides of the headrest into the desired
position.
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After desired position has been reached tighten the
bolts to secure in place.
Perform this for either side wing of the headrest.
Adjusting the Headrest Angle
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Adjustment points (B) allow you to alter the angle of the
headrest to support the head and neck.
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Levers (B) should be operated together to
achieve the desired head positioning of
the user. Loosen the levers by turning anti-
clockwise.
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Once loose, the head support angle can
be manually adjusted to suit the user.
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Tighten the levers to secure in place.
Adjusting the Headrest Height
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Loosen the hand wheel (C)
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Slide the headrest up or down inside the bracket on
the back of the chair.
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Re tighten the hand wheel to secure in place
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A
C
B
Height & Width of Supports
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Loosen both bolts (A) by half a turn using the 4mm allen key
provided.
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Slide the pads up or down along the slot in the seat back (B)
to adjust the height, and outwards to set the width and / or
angle.
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Re-tighten the allen key bolts to secure the supports in place.
Tip -
Flip away laterals are available as an upgrade if access for
hoisting is required.
A
B
Check that the supports are not too high under the arms of the user or tight around
chest area by running your fingers around the inside of the supports. Also check that the
supports do not infringe on any feeding tubes.
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Lateral Support Adjustment