ARMS | PROCEDURE 4 |
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Installing/Removing Flip Back Armrests
Adjusting Flip Back Armrests
Adjusting Captain's Seat Armrests
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
INSTALLING/REMOVING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
Make sure the flip back armrest release and height adjustment levers are in the locked posi- tion before using the wheelchair.
NOTE: Flip back armrest release lever must be in un- locked position when placing armrest into the arm sock- ets.
Installing
1.Slide the flip back armrest into the arm sockets on the wheelchair frame.
2.Install the quick release pin through the rear arm socket and flip back armrest.
Flip Back | Flip Back | LOCKED (DOWN - |
Armrest | Armrest | VERTICAL) |
| Release |
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| Lever |
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Rear |
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Arm |
| UNLOCKED (UP- |
Socket |
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| HORIZONTAL) | |
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| Seat |
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| Frame |
Quick |
| Front Arm |
Release Pin |
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| Socket | |
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FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/REMOVING FLIP BACK
ARMRESTS
3.Lock flip back armrest by pressing flip back armrest release lever into the DOWN (VERTICAL) position.
4.Lift up on flip back armrest to make sure the armrest is locked in place.
5.Repeat STEPS
Removing
1.Unlock flip back armrest by pulling flip back armrest release lever into the UP (HORIZONTAL) position.
2.Remove the quick release pin that secures the flip back armrest to the wheelchair frame.
3.Pull up on the flip back armrest and remove the arm- rest from the arm sockets.
4.Repeat STEPS
ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS (FIGURE 2)
Positioning Flip Back Armrests for User Transfer
1.Unlock the flip back armrest by pulling the armrest release lever into the UP (HORIZONTAL) position.
2.Pull up on the flip back armrest and remove the arm- rest from the front arm socket.
3.Continue to pull up on the flip back armrest until the armrest is out of the way.
4.Repeat STEPS
Height | Flip Back | LOCKED (DOWN - |
Armrest | VERTICAL) | |
Adjustment | Release Lever |
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Lever |
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UNLOCKED (UP-
HORIZONTAL)
Flip Back
Armrest
Front Arm
Socket
FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS
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