Use and Adjustments
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Fig 3
OPENING THE CHAIR
- To open the chair, tilt it to one side and push down on
seat rail until it is fully opened.
CLOSING/FOLDING THE CHAIR
- To close the chair, fold foot plates, grasp
seat with both hands at front and back edge and lift. Or, you can tilt chair to
one side and lift up on seat rail.
WHEEL LOCKS
- Proper angle position of wheel lock is at least 1/8” when
locked. Loosen or tighten nut on the carriage bolt. Embed lock shoe at least 1/8”
by sliding clamp toward rear wheel while handle is engaged in locked position.
Tighten nut and bolt to secure in position. Test for correct locking action before
actual use.
SWING-AWAY FOOTRESTS
- To remove footrest, release lock by pushing on
the front rigging lever. Swing footrest out and sideways and lift to remove.
FOOTRESTS
- User should be sitting in wheelchair
with feet on the foot plates when adjusting length
of footrest. Lift black tab (A) and then depress
both push pins. Raise or lower foot plate to desired
position that will provide maximum support of
thighs. Front rigging should not be so low that it
causes uncomfortable pressure to thighs at front
of seat upholstery. Footrest should not be lower
than 2-1/2” from the ground to ensure clearance.
(Fig 3)
ARMREST
- Flip up armrest by depressing spring button and lifting arm out of
front socket.
PUSH HANDLE
- Push handles are height adjustable and can be raised or
lowered by releasing ratchet handle to desired height. Tighten ratchet handle
to secure in place.
