19
- Rigid seats :
• Comfort and toilet seats (photo 2) : they are removable
allowing the folding of the wheelchair, simply lift the seat and
put it away, then take hold of the 2 seat rails and pull them
upwards. Repeat the operation in reverse order to unfold the
wheelchair (see paragraph 2.1.1).
The upholstery and casing of the two seats will wear, please
contact your dealer for possible replacement.
Make sure that the seat is properly positioned on the 2
seat rails to provide safety and comfort for the user.
Keep your ngers away from movable parts to prevent
injuries during folding and unfolding !
2.1.2 Type of backrests
- Fixed backrests :
• Fixed backrest of 0° and 7° (photo 2A) : these two backrests
do not require adjustments, they can be equipped with
padded backrest or contour (tension) adjustable backrest
(optional, see paragraph 2.1.3).
The 7° version can be optionally equipped with height
adjustable push handles which provide better comfort to the
attendant (photo 3); loosen the knob (A), moves the push
handle to the required position and retighten the knob (A)
rmly. When raised to the maximum height a spring loaded
pin will locate in a hole hidden beneath the upholstery just
below the knob (A). To lower the push handle from the
maximum height rst loosen knob (A), then press on the pin
through the upholstery and lower the push handle.
Make sure push handles are locked fast before use.
Don’t raise push handles to maximum height when
tilting the chair. For best practices, please refer to
paragraph 1.4.1. Tilting, Kerbs, for the safety instructions.
- Folding backrest (photo 4)
43 or 51 cm backrest height.
• To save space when transporting folded and unoccupied,
operate lever (A) by pulling it and fold the top of the
backrest. To return to the initial position, bring the top in the
vertical position; it locks automatically.
3
4
A
A
B
2A
2