Orthofab Tango - Seat Tilt Mechanism; Backward Tipping; Forward Tipping

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5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

5.5 SEAT TILT MECHANISM

The

wheelchair

is equipped with a seat tilt mechanism. This makes it

possible to tip over the seat, backward or forward.

• Before operating the tilt mechanism, make sure the parking brakes are

applied (see; section 5.7.1).

NOTE: Make sure that the anti-tippers are in position and correctly adjusted

(see; sections 4.11 and 5.8).

5.5.1 BACKWARD TIPPING

1. Position yourself behind the wheelchair and grab the tilt mechanism release

handles (see; figure 44) ;

2. Exert and maintain a pressure on the two (2) release handles then tilt the seat

backwards ;

3. Release the handles when the needed position is reached.

When you tilt the seat, in some configurations, the

wheelchair becomes unstable. Carry out some tests

before leaving alone a patient in a wheelchair whose seat

has been tipped over.

4. When you wish to come back to the original seating position, proceeds the same

way, but this time exert a light upwards pressure on the push handle while

maintaining the release handles engaged.

5. Release the handles when the seat reaches the needed position.

5.5.2 FORWARD TIPPING

1. It is initially necessary to release the limitation angle adjustment tubing (see;

section 4.6.3; figure 14). This tubing will block the seat in the horizontal

position. When this tubing is in a disengaged position, the seat can be tipped

over forward in order to help the user to stand up or transfer ;

Figure 44 : Seat tilt mechanism handles.