Service
Fresenius Medical Care
T688 Series
8
V1 Aug 2020
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Mechanical Parts Replacement
Arm Rest removal / replacement
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To remove the arm rest:
1. Apply the chair brakes.
2. To avoid unnecessary bending, press the memory button 3 on the hand control to raise the chair
to a suitable working height.
3. Unlock the arm rest by grasping the black handle on the side of the chair (Locked Position).
4. Pull the handle away from the chair until the handle is at a right angle to the chair (Unlocked
Position).
5. Pull the arm rest post straight up and out of the arm rest holding bracket.
Note. Depending on the arm rest type, it can weigh up to 6.5kg.
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To replace the arm rest:
*Repeat the steps in reverse.
1. Position the black handle on the side of the chair at a right-angle to the chair (Unlocked Position).
2. Slide the arm rest post into the holding bracket until the desired height is achieved.
3. Relock the arm rest by pushing the black handle back to its original position (Locked Position).
Backrest cushion removal / replacement
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To remove the backrest:
1. Apply the chair brakes.
2. To avoid unnecessary bending, press the memory button 3 on the hand control to raise the chair
to a suitable working height.
3. Apply gentle force at the top rear of the backrest to unclip the plastic holders from the chair frame
and lift the backrest up away from the chair.
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To replace the backrest:
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Repeat the steps in reverse.
1. Apply the chair brakes.
2. Ensure the metal strip at the base of the back rest sits on the back frame of the chair.
3. Once in the correct position, push the top of the back rest into place ensuring the plastic clips
properly lock onto the chair frame.
