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Figure 1: Remove nut and screw
Figure 2: Adjust chair to desired depth
6.4 Wheelchair propulsion
6.4.1 Self-propelling wheelchair
Self-propelling wheelchair propulsion is achieved through the use of the hand rims mounted on the
wheels. By gripping the hand rims and pushing or pulling round the hand rim, the wheelchair can be
propelled either forward or backward.
6.4.2 Transit wheelchair
The wheelchair should be propelled forward and backward by an attendant using the profiled grip
handles.
Make sure the attendant has sufficient strength to guide the wheelchair down slopes over rough
terrain, or to negotiate over kerbs or obstacles.
6.5 Folding backrest
The wheelchair has a half fold back mechanism which has been designed so that the wheelchair will
fit in to small spaces by reducing the wheelchair height.
To fold the back, push in the black lever (
figure 3
), then pull the push handle down (
figure 4
). Repeat
for the other side. Please note, the Impulse wheelchair also has a straight back tube option