Trekinetic GTE MK II, User Manual

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5. Seat Angle
Our patented, rear shock absorber helps ensure a smooth ride at all time, while also acting as a tilt in space
mechanism to alter the angle of the seat and change the weight distribution in the chair.
The shock absorber will engage automatically to cushion you from any lumps and bumps that the rear wheel
encounters but it can also be manually engaged to change the angle of the seat and consequently the height of
the footplate.
To manually engage the shock absorber and engage the tilt in space mechanism simply press upwards on the
metal ‘switch’ that protrudes outwards. If nobody is sitting in the chair, activating the shock absorber will cause
the chair to right itself and arrive at the most upright position. Similarly activating the shock absorber whilst
pushing down on the top of the seat will cause the seat to recline. This can be done whilst in the chair by either
leaning backwards or tipping forwards to change the seating position. Some users may need support in doing
this, but the rear wishbone can be used
to ‘ pull down or push off ’ if you’re unable to move the seat whilst in the
chair. Some users prefer to use the chair in a half-way position which also works well in most scenarios.
We recommend having the chair in a reclined position when going downhill and an upright position when going
uphill to improve weight distribution. You will also find that having the chair reclined provides increased ground
clearance when going over rougher terrain.