GD-450-525-INS-LAB-RevA21 • Regency 450 / 525 User Manual
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OPERATING THE WHEEL LOCKS
The Regency 450 / 525 has two wheel locks — one on each rear wheel. To engage the wheel locks,
push the levers forward until they lock into place. To disengage, pull back on the levers until the
wheels roll freely.
UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR
WARNING: Read warning label, shown above, located on seat rails: Do not wrap hand
around seat edge when opening or entering the chair.
WARNING: When folding or unfolding the wheelchair, do not place your fingers or hands
under the seat rail or between the seat rail and side panel.
WARNING: Do not sit on or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat
rails are fully seated.
WARNING: Do not lift the wheelchair by the arms, footrests or legrests, or any other
detachable parts.
UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR
Opening the Wheelchair (All Models)
1. Engage wheel locks on both sides.
2. Use both hands to push down with even pressure on seat tubes and seat upholstery on insides
of wheelchair, as shown at above left, until the seat rails are fully seated, as shown at above
right.
Do not place any fingers or parts of your hand under the seat rails.
3. Attach footrests or legrests to wheelchair.
4. Reinstall seat cushion, if so equipped.
WARNING: Ensure seat, arms, and footrests or legrests are locked in place before
occupying or operating wheelchair.
