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IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION
R. Upholstery Fabric
WARNING: You must immediately replace seat and back upholstery that has worn
through and shows signs of failing. If you fail to do so, the seat or back may fail which
could cause a fall resulting in serious injury or death.
The seat sling material will weaken over time. The repeated action of transferring to your
wheelchair will weaken your sling material quicker. Inspect your upholstery for fraying, thin spots
or stretching of fabrics especially at edges and seams. This should be done monthly. Also, be
aware that laundering or excess moisture will reduce flame retardation of the fabric. See the
Maintenance and Care section for proper cleaning and maintenance notes. Contact your
authorized supplier if you have concerns about your seat or back, or feel it needs to be replaced.
S. Folding Backrest
WARNING: Do not lift the wheelchair by the release bar (Fig. 18:A). Lifting the wheelchair
by the release bar may cause parts to fail which could cause a fall resulting in serious
injury or death.
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Do not occupy or operate the chair when backrest is not latched. Doing so could in
a fall which could result in serious injury or death.
How to Use the Folding Backrest
1. Pull the release cable (Fig 19:A), located behind the back frame, outward to release the latch
and fold the backrest downwards toward the seat frame (Fig. 20).
2. To latch the backrest back into place, pull the release cable outward and the back will release
and can be pushed back into the upright position. The backrest will automatically latch onto
the side frame.
3. Ensure a solid engagement onto the latches by pulling back on the backrest frame into the
upright position.
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Fig. 19
Fig. 20
