GD-450-525-INS-LAB-RevA21 • Regency 450 / 525 User Manual
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RECLINER (525 RECLINING MODEL ONLY)
ADJUSTING THE BACK ANGLE (525 RECLINING MODEL ONLY)
1. See picture above: to adjust the back angle, grasp both ends of push bar securely and
simultaneously pull up on both release levers (use your hands to squeeze the end of push
handles and release levers together).
2. Gently lower or raise the back to the desired height.
3. Release the levers.
3. When folding the wheelchair, disconnect the push bar from the right pusher handle, then
depress the spring button on the left pusher handle and rotate the push bar downward 90°.
The spring button should extend through the storage hole on the push bar.
WHEEL LOCKS
ADJUST WHEEL LOCKS
Tools required:
7
/
16
" wrench
As a result of tire wear, wheel locks may need adjustment to
prevent the rear wheels from turning when the wheel locks are
engaged.
To adjust wheel locks:
1. Use a
7
/
16
" wrench to loosen the two locknuts (shown at right)
until the lock slides on the frame.
2. Place the wheel lock in the locked position and slide it into
contact with the tire.
3. Place the wheel lock in the unlocked position and slide it
3
/
8
"
closer to the tire.
4. Use a
7
/
16
" wrench to tighten the two clamp bolts and engage the lock to check the fit. The
lock should indent the tire at least
3
/
8
". Tighten clamp bolts securely to eliminate wheel lock
movement on frame.
WARNING: Ensure wheel locks are adjusted so that they lock in place appropriately before
occupying or operating wheelchair.
Wheel Lock
