6 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
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6 Wheelchair Operation
6.1
Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair
Unfolding the Wheelchair
1.
Tilt the wheelchair toward you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor).
2.
Place your hand on the top of the seat rail (A) closest to you where the seat upholstery (B) is attached.
3.
Point your fingers and thumb to the inside of the wheelchair.
4.
Press downward on the top of the seat rail until the wheelchair is fully open and the seat rails are fully seated in the H-blocks (C).
5.
Engage both wheel locks, open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair.
6.
For models equipped with push handles, refer to Securing the Optional Push Handle on page 37.
WARNING
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
DO NOT place hand or fingers on the underside of the seat rail when opening or closing the wheelchair.
DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat rails are fully seated into the side frame H-
blocks.
WARNING
Pinch point may occur at the point where the seat rail contacts the H-block.
