PROCEDURE 10 | RECLINER |
R E C L I N E R
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Recliner Operation
Replacing Back or Headrest Upholstery
Adjusting Back or Headrest Upholstery
RECLINER OPERATION (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable BEFORE using the recliner option.
NEVER operate the wheelchair while in any recline position over 105o RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME. If the limit switch does not stop the wheelchair from operating in a recline position greater than 105o RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME, do not operate the wheelchair. Have the limit switch adjusted by a qualified technician.
Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and ad- justed properly BEFORE using the recliner. DO NOT operate the recliner option if only one (1) of the gas cylinders is operational or adjusted properly.
TOHEALTHCAREPROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS:
Makesuretheoccupantofthewheelchairisprop- erly positioned.
When returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the full upright position, more body strength will be required for approximately the last twenty (20) degrees of incline (reverse recline). Make sure to useproperbodymechanics(useyourlegs)orseek assistance if necessary to avoid injury.
1.Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface.
2.Inform the occupant of the wheelchair that the wheel- chair is about to be reclined.
3.Standbehindthewheelchairandgraspbothbackcanes firmly.
4.Pull up on the handles of the recliner cable assemblies to release the gas cylinders.
5.SLOWLY, push down on the back canes while squeez- ing the handles of the recliner cable assemblies in a continuous motion.
6.When the back reaches the desired angle, SLOWLY let go of the handles of the recliner cable assemblies.
7.To return the back to the full upright position, reverse the above steps keeping in mind proper body me- chanics.
Handle
FIGURE 1 - RECLINER OPERATION
REPLACING BACK OR HEADREST UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 2)
Replacing Back Upholstery
1.Remove the ten (10) or twelve (12) mounting screws (depending on back height) that secure the back upholstery to the back canes.
2.Remove existing back upholstery from back canes.
3.Install the new back upholstery onto the back canes.
4.Install the ten (10) or twelve (12) mounting screws (depending on back height) that secure the back upholstery to the recliner back canes.
5.Adjust the back upholstery to the desired tautness. Refer to ADJUSTING BACK OR HEADREST UP- HOLSTERY in this procedure of the manual.
NOTE: Changing the back upholstery height must be per- formed by a qualified technician.
Replacing Headrest Upholstery
1.Remove the six (6) mounting screws that secure the headrest upholstery to the headrest extensions.
2.Remove the existing headrest upholstery from the headrest extensions.
3.Install the new headrest upholstery onto the head- rest extensions.
4.Install the six (6) mounting screws that secure the headrest upholstery to the headrest extensions.
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