2.0 USE AND OPERATION
IMPORTANT !
ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD NEVER BE ATTEMPTED WITH THE USER IN THE CHAIR.
2.1
Fixed Back Backrest
The Raz Shower Chair has two back types to choose from during
ordering: a standard Fixed Back and an optional Adjusta-Back. The
Fixed Back, can be set at a 85
o
, 90
o
, or 95
o
angle. The armrests on
this back type are mounted at one height and angle, but flip up for
transfers. The Fixed Back can be ordered in either a 17” back height
or a 20” back height. An armrest lock upgrade can also be ordered for
Fixed Backs.
2.2
Adjusta-Back Backrest
The optional Adjusta-Back is adjustable in angle (85
o
, 90
o
, or 95
o
) and
has armrests that can be adjusted in height and angle. The armrests
lock automatically when flipped down. The Adjusta-Back can be
ordered in either a 17” back height or a 20” back height.
2.3
Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery
The Fixed and Adjusta-Backs come with an Adjustable Tension Back
Upholstery which provides trunk support for optimal positioning and
comfort. The Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery is available in both
a polyester fabric for comfort, and a vinyl material ideal for clinical
facilities. The upholsteries are available in both heights to fit the Fixed
or Adjusta-Backs on Raz AP and SP Shower Chairs. In all cases the
upholstery is removable for machine washing.
To install the Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery on a Fixed Back:
1. Place the fabric against the front of the backrest canes making
sure that when wrapped around, the clips on the straps face
away from the fabric, and the loops point downwards.
2. Clip up the lowest strap below the armrest weldment.
3. The second lowest strap must be inserted through the slots in
the armrest weldments.
4. The middle strap can be clipped up above the armrest
weldment.
5. The second highest strap from the bottom of the backrest must
be fed through the loop on the strap above it, and can then be
clipped up below the crossbar.
6. The highest strap can be clipped up above the crossbar.
7. Adjust all of the straps to meet the user’s needs.
NOTE: For the 20” Fixed Back, the two lowest straps should be
clipped up underneath the armrest weldment. The other four straps
can be clipped up in a pattern similar to the 17” Fixed Back.
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