RECLINER BACK OPTION | PROCEDURE 10 |
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Recliner Operation
Replacing Back/Headrest Upholstery
Adjusting The Recliner Cables
Replacing The Recliner Cable
Replacing The Gas Cylinders
Adjusting The Gas Cylinders
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach- ing hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
The back height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, tilt angle, seat height, size/ position of the rear wheels, size/position of the front casters, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the eleven (11) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stabil- ity. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause dam- age to the frame tubing.
RECLINER OPERATION (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and adjusted properly BEFORE using the recliner. DO NOT operate the recliner option if only one (1) of the gas cylinders is operational or adjusted properly.
ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable in the FULL RECLINED (back at 180°) position AND the FULL UPRIGHT (back at 90°) position BE- FORE using the recliner option.
Make sure the patient is properly positioned in the wheelchair before reclining or inclining (reverse recline) to maintain maximum stability and safety.
ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair.
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 use proper body mechanics (use your legs) or seek assistance to avoid injury.
Before using the recliner option, make sure the
Before using ANY recline position of this wheelchair, make sure the rear wheels are in the MOST REARWARD position to maintain the stability of the wheel- chair. DO NOT change the handling/maneuverability of the wheelchair by mov- ing the rear wheels to ANY of the forward positions. Moving the rear wheels to ANY of the forward positions WILL change the center of gravity of the wheel- chair, making the wheelchair less stable.
RECLINER BACK OPTION
Part No. 1080556 Rev. I | 55 | Solara™ |