SECTION 8—ARMS
R51™and R51LXP
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Part No. 1106645
Using Swing-Back Arms
WARNING
Make sure the armrest release lever is in the locked position before using the wheel-
chair.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2.
1. Unlock the swing-back arms by rotating the armrest release lever toward the outside
of the wheelchair.
2. Pull the front of the swing-back arm
straight up/out of the arm socket and
toward the rear of the wheelchair.
3. To use the swing-back arm, push the
swing-back arm toward the front of the
wheelchair and then downward into
the arm socket.
NOTE: Armrest release lever MUST be in the
unlocked position when placing armrest into
the arm sockets.
4. Lock the swing-back arms by rotating
the armrest release lever toward the
inside of the wheelchair.
FIGURE 8.2
Using Swing-Back Arms
Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad and/or
Clothing Guards
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.3 on page 45.
NOTE: This procedure is for fixed height arms only.
Armrest Pad
1. Remove the two mounting screws that secure the armrest pad to the armrest assembly.
2. Replace armrest pad and securely tighten with the existing mounting screws.
3. Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the other armrest.
Clothing Guard
1. Remove the four mounting screws that secure the existing clothing guard to the
armrest assembly.
2. Install new clothing guard and securely tighten with the existing mounting screws.
3. Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the other clothing guard.
Swing Back Arm
(Front)
Armrest
Release
Lever
Arm
Socket
Wheelchair
(Rear)
