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HEAD SUPPORT
Always adjust the upper edge of the head
support close to the back of the head and
at about eye level.
Do not position the head support at neck
height.
Pull the head support out of the bracket
maximally up to the marking.
The head support serves to support the
head posture.
When adjusting the head support watch
for possible danger of jamming in the
area of the adjustment devices.
The head support (1) is height and depth
adjustable to the individual head posture as
well as removable.
Adjustment of the head support
After loosening the clamping levers (2)+(4)
the head support can be adjusted to the
desired position.
Afterwards retighten the clamping levers
(2)+(4).
Adjusting the head support to
the head posture
After loosening the clamping screw (3) the
head support can be adjusted to the de-
sired head posture.
Afterwards retighten the clamping screw
(3).
Removing and height adjusting
the head support
Loosen the clamping screw (4) to remove
or to adjust the height of the head support.
Either remove the head support or slide it to
the desired position. Afterwards retighten
the clamping lever (4).
Adjusting the head support dur-
ing handicapped transport inside
a motor vehicle
The dynamic back support adjustment is
to be locked into place for person trans-
port within a motor vehicle.
A correctly adjusted head support reduc-
es the risk of whiplash injury during a rear-
end collision.
Check and ensure a firm seat of the head
support bracket.
For a correctly adjusted head support, the
following settings need to be observed:
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The head support must be adjusted in
such a fashion that the space between
the back of the head and support sur-
face is only enough to fit maximum one
flat hand.
–
The upper edge of the head support
should be adjusted slightly above or at
least level with the top of the head.
