Invacare Variance Plus manual Comfort headrest, Dual handrims

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The back brace helps you to keep the backrest upholste- ry tight to offer the maximum back support to the user.

Note : When the back brace is in place the chair cannot be folded.

Use : To detach the back brace, loosen knob A, lift up the back brace, gently pull it towards you and lower it below the push handles.

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To attach the back brace put it in its original position and tighten knob A checking that it is firmly fixed.

8.17 Comfort headrest

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An adjustable in height and angle headrest which is fixed to the back brace.

To adjust the height of the headrest, loosen the handle A, slide the headrest into the wanted position and retighten handle A, making shure the headrest is firmly fixed.

To adjust the angle or position of the headrest, loosen the handles B move the hea- drest into the position wanted and retighten the handles.

Warning : We recommend that you - check that the back brace is firmly fixed

-check all handles are locked tight

-do not adjust the headrest while someone is using it

-orientate the handles so that cannot hurt the user or the attendant

8.18 Dual handrims

This system enables the user to propel the wheelchair using only one arm by the use of 2 handrims on one of the wheels (available on both the right and left hand- side).

To learn how to use these two systems, you must consult your dealer.

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Contents User adjustment manual Introduction Proper use Wheelchair userIndex Safety and operating limits Reaching for an object from a wheelchair To support yourself and lean over Leaning forwardsTo lean backwards Do not lean out beyond the armest. FigureLock Both Brakes Transferring sideways to other seatsTilting balancing on the rear wheels Method 1 Figure Tilting, kerbsStairs Advice to third personsSlopes Slopes operating limitsUpward slopes Downward slopesTo fold Use your wheelchair Folding and unfolding the wheelchairTo unfold Figure Checking the general condition Safety checks and maintenance Checking performancePropelling the wheelchair Checks to be made Transport Warranty terms and conditionsLimitation of liability Summary of instructions for use for improved safetyGeneral description IntroductionDifferent types of backrests Adjustments Seat elementsReclining backrest Photo Backrest folding at mid-height Photos 2Different types of armrests Different types of seatToilet seat Photo Rear wheels Folding frameSide-frames Folding systemAxles HandrimsForks and Front wheels 13ALegrests FootrestsFootplates Photo Photos 14Hub brakes on self propulsion Transit chairs photos 24 Heel straps and calf strapsTransit version Photo Belts Rear anti tippers PhotoBelt with Hook and Eye Photo Buckle security belt PhotoBack Brace TraysDrip stand and support Photo Dual handrims Comfort headrestMaintenance tools Technical data Wheelchair dataServicing tools Description ToolPage Page Page Page Page Invacare International