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Adjusting the armrest height (optional armrest)
To adjust the height of this armrest, you have to use the supplied wrench number 4
- Loosen the screw with the supplied wrench, see figure 30
- Move the armrest to the correct height and tighten the screw back down
- Make sure the screw and armrest are both in place
Push handles height-adjustable
- Turn the black lever, until you can move push handles. See figure 31
- Move the push handles to the desired height and tighten the black lever back on
- You should make sure the lever is in a place where it is not an obstacle
- Make sure the handle is in the correct place
Push handles height and angle adjustable
- Turn the black lever, until you can move push handles. See figure 32
- Move the push handles to the desired height;
- Or move the push handle 90˚ inwards so that the overall length on the wheelchair falls. This saves a lot of
space when you take the wheelchair in the car
- Turn back on the black lever
- You should make sure the lever is in a place where it is not an obstacle
- Make sure the handle is put down
5.9 Potential uses and functions of the back of the wheelchair
Using the tension bar
- If your wheelchair folds out the tension bar is the last item to lock into place and may require pulling
upwards to do so. You can move the tension bar by using the nylon loop see figure 33
- If you wish to fold your wheelchair you must first release the tension bar. You can do this by pulling the
nylon loop of the tension bar downwards gently
Using the back tension straps
With eight back straps on the wheelchair, you can fully customize the back of the wheelchair to suit your own body
- Get behind the wheelchair and first remove backrest upholstery that is an independent item that is
attached to the tension straps with Velcro
- When you have removed the backrest upholstery you will see eight straps. These can be adjusted to the
desired tension, simply release the Velcro, put the strap in the desired position and reattach the Velcro
- When you're finished, place the backrest upholstery back and you can use the wheelchair
Figure 33
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