PROCEDURE 5 | FRAME |
F
R A M E
This Procedure includes the following:
Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair
Using/Storing the Strap
Folding/Unfolding the Back
Adjusting the Back Release Cord Tension Adjusting the Back Height
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened - other- wise injury or damage may occur.
FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR (FIGURE 1)
Unfolding (DETAILS "A", "B" and "C")
WARNING
When unfolding the wheelchair, grasp the TOP edge ONLY of the rear hinge (DETAIL "B") - otherwise, injury may occur.
1.Push the two (2) side frames apart.
2.Perform one (1) of the following:
A.FROM REAR - Grasp TOP of REAR hinge, and pull rearward until folding frame clicks and locks into place.
B.FROM FRONT - Push CENTER of folding frame REARWARD until folding frame clicks and locks into place.
3.Examine the detent pin under the wheelchair to verify that the folding frame is securely locked (DETAIL "C")
A.DETENT PIN IN - The frame is securely locked and the wheelchair is ready for use.
B.DETENT PIN OUT - The frame is not securely locked. Repeat STEPS
WARNING
Ensure the folding frame clicks and locks into place. If folding frame WILL NOT lock, DO NOT use. Contact a qualified technician. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Folding (DETAIL "D")
NOTE: For easier access to front strap it may be neces- sary to tip the wheelchair forward or rearward.
1.Pull front strap to disengage folding frame.
2.Push side frames together.
3.Securesideframestogetherwithstrap,ifdesired.Refer toUSINGTHESTRAPinthisprocedureofthemanual.
DETAIL "A" - UNFOLDING
TOP VIEW OF
PUSH here
Side | Side |
Frame | Frame |
DETAIL "B" - UNFOLDING
REAR VIEW OF WHEELCHAIR FRAME
Grasp Here
ONLY
Rear Hinges
DETAIL "C" - UNFOLDING
BOTTOM VIEW OF FOLDING FRAME
DETENT PIN OUT | DETENT PIN IN |
Front |
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| |
Strap | Front |
| |
Detent | Detent | ||
Pin | Strap | ||
Pin | |||
| |||
UNLOCKED |
| ||
| LOCKED |
DETAIL "D" - FOLDING
TOP VIEW OF UNFOLDED | TOP VIEW OF |
WHEELCHAIR FRAME | FOLDED |
Front Strap | WHEELCHAIR |
| FRAME |
FIGURE 1 - FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE
WHEELCHAIR
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