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IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION
S. Tilt Mechanism (Continued)
3. Locking the Triggers
a. Determine which style back canes and trigger were provided with the chair by checking
the images in Fig. 21 & 22.
b. Ensure the chair is locked by pushing on the back handles.
c. Insert the pin, attached to the trigger by a lanyard, into the hand trigger hole (Fig. 21:A &
22:A).
d. Ensure the trigger no longer releases the tilt locks by gently squeezing the trigger and
pushing on the back canes to tilt the chair.
4. Securing the Triggers in the Unlocked Position
The triggers are secured in the unlocked position only when the center of gravity is being
adjusted.
a. Determine which style back canes and trigger were provided with the chair by checking
the images in Fig. 21 & 22.
b. Squeeze the triggers to unlock the tilt mechanism while holding the back canes and con
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trolling the the tilt position.
c. For the style shown in Fig. 22, lock the trigger in the unlocked position by inserting the pin
into the hand trigger hole (Fig. 22:B).
d. Allow the seat frame to tilt until it comes to rest in a stable position.
A
Fig. 21
A
B
Fig. 22
