Sunrise Medical R2 instruction manual Adjusting the Backrest Height, Check-Out

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K. ADJUSTING THE BACKREST ANGLE
The backrest angle is the angle between the seat cush-
ion and the backrest upholstery. It is adjusted without
the use of tools. Anytime the seat squeeze is adjusted,
the backrest angle should be examined and changed if
necessary. Adjust the backrest angle as follows:
Step 1:
Locate the horizontal cord that spans the two upright
frame members supporting the backrest (Fig. D). With		Figure D
your hand grasping the center section of the cord, give
it a slight pull.

Step 2:

While pulling the cord with one hand, gently tap the backrest to move it forward or backward into the desired position.

Step 3:

Upon achieving the desired backrest angle, release the cord and gently wiggle or tap against the backrest from the top until it clicks into place. The release cord will simultaneously become taught.

CAUTION– Never operate or sit in this wheelchair when the backrest is improperly adjusted or secured.

Injury may result from an improperly secured or adjusted backrest.

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L. ADJUSTING THE BACKREST HEIGHT

Quickie wheelchairs have several optional backrests from which to choose. All may be adjusted in height to provide you with optimum comfort and support. Adjusting the backrest height is quite simple, and requires no tools.

1. Remove Backrest Upholstery

Remove the backrest upholstery by detaching the Velcro® straps located on either side, just below the backrest cross-member. Unfold the upholstery flap by grasping the lower front edge and pulling upward to separate the Velcro®. Then pull upward to completely remove the upholstery from the backrest frame.

2. Reposition the Extension Tubes

Within the backrest frame are telescoping extension tubes. They are positioned by spring-loaded buttons that engage adjustment holes located in the frame uprights. These tubes are preset to their lowest possible extension position. To reposition the extension tubes, simply depress the spring-loaded button with one hand while pulling upward on the extension tube with the other. Twist the tube just slightly to prevent it from engaging the wrong adjustment hole. When the tube reaches the desired height, turn it back and align the button with the nearest adjustment hole until it clicks into place. Repeat for both sides. Always adjust both sides to the same height.

CAUTION– Always operate this wheelchair with the backrest extension tubes properly located and secured into one of the preset adjustment positions.

Injury may result from improperly secured/adjusted backrest extension tubes.

3. Replace Backrest Upholstery

Replace the backrest upholstery in the reverse order to the instructions given in step 1.

M. CHECK-OUT

After the wheelchair is assembled and adjusted, it should roll smoothly and easily. All accessories should also perform smoothly. If you have any problems,

follow these procedures.

1.Review troubleshooting section.

2.If your problem persists, contact your authorized supplier.

If you still have a problem after contacting your authorized supplier, contact Sunrise customer service. See the introduction page for details on how to con- tact your authorized supplier or Sunrise customer service.

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