Good
Stability (old
style)
Backrest
Angle
The most important considerations when
setting the
correct backrest angle
is posture
control,
balance
and
stability. The optimal
adjustment must be
achieved without
ex-
erting
excess pressure
on any part of your back.
Your Colours chair
is
equipped with
a safety
backrest locking mechanism.
To
adjust the
backrest
angle:
1.
Loosen
the
screws
on each
backrest locking mechanism.
2.
Fold
the
backrest forward while pulling down
on the string attached to the
backrest locking
mechanism.
3.
By turning
the set
screw by
1/4"
increments clockwise
the
backrest
angle will
be
adjusted
to the rear.
Turning
the
screw by
1/4"
increments
counterclock-
wise will bring
the
backrest
angle forward.
4.
Repeat
step 3 on the other set
screw.
5.
Return
the
backrest
to the full
upright
position.
The backrest lock will
auto-
matically
engage.
6.
Retighten
the
screw
on the
backrest locking mechanism.
Backrest Locking Mechanism
(with angle adjust)
1.
Adjust
angle by
loosening
2
screws
on each side, then
position backrest
at correct
angle
then retighten the screws.
2.
Pull cord
to
release locking back. Pull cord
again to restore
back
to vertical position.
Make sure
the
final
setting is the same
for
both
the
right
and the left
side
of the backrest.
Backrest
Height
The backrest height
assists you with greater
balance
and
stability. After
you be-
come more familiar with
the
chair,
you
may wish
to
lower
the
backrest
height
to
gain
greater flexibility*.
To
adjust the
backrest
height:
1.
Remove
the seat
cushion (secured
to
Velcro
lining.)
2.
Remove backrest
lock.
3.
Remove
the side guard by
using
an
Allen wrench
to take out the
two screws securing
the
panel
in place.
4.
Unfasten
the
velcro
secured
bindings
that are attached at the base
of
the
backrest
support bar.
5.
Unfasten
the
Lumbar Velcro
of the
backrest
cushion.
6.
Remove
the
backrest
cushion
by pulling
it off of
backrest
support bars.
7.
To
adjust the
backrest
height,
remove
the
screw securing
the
telescoping
tubes and adjust up or
down
in 1" increments.
8.
Once
you
have
adjusted the
backrest
height
reinstall
the screw
securing
the telescoping tubes.
9.
Reinstall backrest
cushion.
Note: Be
sure to adjust the backrest
seat cushion
by folding over
and reattaching Velcro.
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THE SET SCREW
1
BACKREST
CUSHION
10.
Reattach
the
lumbar Velcro
and bindings.
11.
Reinstall
the side
guards, backrest lock
and seat cushion.
*
Threre
are two adjustable and four nonadjustable telescoping tubes available.
Adjustable
telescoping tubes:9" to 12"and 13" to
15"
.
Nonadjustable
backrest support bars:8", 16", 17" and 18".
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OWNER'S MAN
U A
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THE BACKR
E
ST
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L
OCKING
MECH-
ANISM
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