E&J 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13 manual Adjustments

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5 ADJUSTMENTS

The Advantage Recliner offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive. Section 6, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair in excellent condition; ensure that all components are in excellent condition before adjusting. The following are recommended methods; after a few adjustments, you may develop your own. Always consult your Graham-Field authorized distributor for assistance.

The person performing adjustments on the Advantage Recliner has the responsibility of making certain that the user can safely operate the wheelchair with the adjustments selected. This person must evaluate the user's ability, weight, physical condition, the environment in which the wheelchair will be used, and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel.

All adjustments and their page locations are referenced in the index at the end of this manual. Specific tools needed to perform each adjustment are identified in adjustment directions. A complete list of tools needed to perform all adjustments in this section follows:

Hex wrench furnished with wheelchair

M13 wrench

M10 wrench

M5 hex key

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3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage Recliner User Manual

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Contents Recliner Contents Introduction Page Important Safety Precautions Page Page Getting Started Removable Headrest Operation of ReclinerLowering and Raising Reclining Back Transfer Activities Handling TipsBalance Backward Reaching / BendingForward or sideward Descent Ramps and InclinesAscent Curbs and Steps Adjustments Rear Wheels & Casters Remove arm Install armArms Remove elevating legrest Front RiggingElevating LEGREST-DETACHABLE, Swingaway Attach elevating legrestLower elevating legrest Adjust Legrest ElevationRaise elevating legrest Adjust legrest footplate extension length Crossbraces Tighten crossbracesAdjust wheel locks Wheel LocksMaintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCheck tire wear List of toolsGeneral care Check handrimsCheck handgrips Check wheel lock engagementCheck anti-tippers Check upholsteryCheck backposts / push handles Check rear wheel adjustmentCheck arms Check elevating legrestsCheck wheel bearings Cleaning your Advantage ReclinerCheck casters Troubleshooting SymptomLimited Warranty Scope of WarrantyPage Adjustments Index