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V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
U. Backrest Angle Adjustment (Continued)
To adjust the backrest angle:
1. Loosen 6mm screw (Fig. 30:A) on outside of backrest plate. Do this to each side of backrest.
2. Remove 5mm screw (Fig. 30:B) on outside of backrest plate. Do this to each side of backrest.
3. Once desired backrest angle is achieved, realign holes in pivot bracket (Fig. 30:C).
4. Reinsert 5mm screw through locating holes and tighten. Repeat on other side of backrest.
5. Retighten 6mm screw (Fig. 30:A). Repeat on other side of backrest.
NOTE:
Lowering backrest height or changing the back angle may decrease rearward stability.
Always make adjustments in small increments and check the stability of your chair with a spotter
to prevent a tip-over.
WARNING:
Adjusting the relaxed position or changing the back angle may decrease rearward
stability. Always make adjustments in small increments and check the stability of your chair with a
spotter to prevent a tip-over. Failure to heed these instructions may result in a fall, tip-over or loss
of control causing severe injury to the user or others.
Fig. 30
A
C
B
