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GENERAL USE INSTRUCTIONS
OPENING AND FOLDING THE TRANSPORT CHAIR
IMPORTANT NOTES:
There are potential finger pinch point areas at moving parts and between the seat
frame and the seat cradles on some models. When opening the transport chair, take
care not to place your hand or fingers between the seat frame and the seat cradles (if
present) or on any other moving parts.
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers away from moving parts. DO NOT sit in the
transport chair until the seat is completely in the open position. Risk of injury may
occur if care is not taken.
To OPEN the Transport chair
1.
Hold onto one armrest and push the opposite side to open the transport chair.
2.
With your fingers and thumbs pointed towards the inside of the transport chair, push
downward on the seat to ensure the transport chair is fully open. Keep hands and fingers
away from any moving parts.
Alternative method to open the transport chair:
1. Tilt the transport chair to one side by grasping the hand grip or armrest nearest to you.
2.
With fingers pointed away from the seat rail, push down on one side of the seat frame / rail
until the transport chair is fully open. Keep hands and fingers away from any moving
parts
.
To CLOSE / FOLD the transport chair
1. Ensure the swing-away legrests are in the forward and locked position.
2. Fold the footplates up to the vertical position.
3. Using both hands, grasp the center of the seat upholstery at the front and back edge and
lift the seat up.
GENERAL USE INSTRUCTIONS
Alternative method to close the transport chair:
1. Ensure the swing-away legrests are in the forward and locked position.
2. Fold the footplates up to the vertical position.
3. Grasp the handles/straps on each side of the seat.
4. Pull up until the transport chair is fully closed.
5. The handles can be used to carry the closed transport chair.
Folding / unfolding the seat back
The top portion of the transport chair seat back can be folded down for more compact
storage.
Caution: DO NOT use the transport chair with the seat back in the folded down
position.
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