AdvenChair Field Guide
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5.
Height of the armrests:
a.
Pull and hold the spring plunger to disengage it.
b.
Raise or lower the armrest.
c.
Release the spring plunger to re-engage it into one of the adjustment holes. (These
holes are not visible in the picture.) There are 5 holes, each ½ inch apart.
6.
Position of the handgrips:
a.
For each handgrip, loosen the ratchet handle just below the armrest and position the
handgrip to a comfortable position. The distance between the front end of the armrest
and the handgrip and the angle of the handgrip can both be adjusted.
b.
Tighten the ratchet handle to clamp the handgrip in place. This is best done with the
rider in the chair to ensure the position is comfortable.
c.
Point the handgrips down for rider loading and unloading.
Note:
If the end of the handgrip tubes rubs against the tire, correct this with the following
adjustments:
Move the handgrips forward.
Move the seat forward.
Reduce the angle (or dump) of the seat so it is more upright.
7.
Adjust the chest strap:
Bring both sides of the chest strap around the rider, buckle them
together and tighten them by pulling the rings to a comfortable position. Additional length
adjustment can be made where the chest straps attach to the seatback. (The chest strap is
not shown.)
The chest strap can be lengthened where it attaches behind the seat back.
8.
Adjust the seat belt
: Bring both sides of the seat belt across the rider’s lap, buckle them,
and pull them tight. The tighter the seat belt, the less the rider will slide forward, but don’t
make the rider uncomfortable. Additional length adjustment can be made where the seat
belt attaches to the seat bucket under the seat cushion. (The seat belt is not shown.)
The seat belt can be lengthened where it attaches to the seat bucket.
9.
Pressure relief:
Some riders may need extra cushions to provide adequate pressure relief.
Seat cushion from their regular wheelchair may be fit in the AdvenChair seat.
