30
My-Netti.com
Model:
Netti III and Netti III HD
Language:
English
Version:
2017-06
7. seat aNGle / tilt
aND BaCK aNGle /
reCliNe
7.1 SEAT ANGLE
the seat angle is regulated using the release
handle mounted on the push bar.
the seat unit can be tilted from -9° to +16°.
7.2 BACKREST ANGLE
the backrest angle is regulated using the
release handle mounted on the push bar. the
angle can be regulated from 4° forward to
40° backwards.
To ensure correct function of the
wires, these must never be taut.
The seat and back-rest angle must not
be adjusted without using the anti-tips.
the release handles has each on of the
following label:
tilt
recline
Risk for tipping.
Check the position of anti-tip.
When chair back extension is mounted,
the tipping risk increases. If necessary it
should be improved by moving the main
wheels further back. Always use anti tippers
when recline and tilt functions are seeing
activated.
7.3 KEY WORDS REGARDING
TILT AND RECLINE OF STATIC
COMFORT WHEELCHAIRS, AND
COMMON FEATURES OF
DYNAMIC WHEELCHAIRS
tilt and recline are the basic benefits of a
comfort wheelchair. it allows for varying
seating positions during the time in the
wheelchair.
We have reviewed the clinical evidences
regarding tilt and recline, and found there
are several studies or best practice guide-
lines suggesting that the tilt and recline
sequence is important to reduce shear
and sliding:
First tilt then recline afterwards.
When
bringing the client upright again, the se-
quence should be recline first then tilt. it
would seem that the most shear would
be induced when going upright from a
recline and tilted position.
7.4 DECREASE THE POSSIBILITY
OF SLIDING, SHEAR AND
PRESSURE SORES:
Only use the tilt angle to achieve variation of
the seating position for the user. it is common
knowledge that recline should not be adjust-
ed after the back angle is accommodated to
the user’s best seating position.
the muscle tone of the neck and back should
be as low as possible for the user to prevent
sliding, and a change of the recline angle
from the original position will interrupt and
destroy the correct body position, and cause
an increased muscle tone in the neck.
if the recline function is used during a trans-
fer situation or other situations, it is very
important that the recline angle is adjusted
back to the correct, original position when
the user is back to a normal seating position.
Wrong usage of recline causes an increased
possibility of sliding, and this means an in-
creased danger of shear (vertical and hori-
zontal forces) and pressure sores.
