Invacare 9000 STANDARD WEIGHT user manual Upright Position, Reclined Position

11 RECLINER

￿	WARNING	Handle
	When returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the
		Release Lever
	full upright position, more body strength will be		Upright Position
	required for approximately the last twenty degrees of
	incline (reverse recline). Make sure to use proper body		Wheelchair
	mechanics (use your legs) or seek assistance if necessary
	to avoid injury.

1.Unfold wheelchair. Refer to Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs on page 19.

2.Attach spreader bar. Refer to Storing/Replacing Spreader Bar on

	page 63.	Level Surface
3.	Adjust the tightness of the headrest/back upholstery. Refer to
	Adjusting Headrest/Back Upholstery Tension on page 63.
4.	Make sure wheelchair is occupied and on a level surface before
		Wheelchair
	reclining.
5.	Engage the wheel locks. Refer to Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks	Reclined Position
	on page 57.

6.Inform the occupant of the wheelchair that the wheelchair is about to be reclined.

7.Make sure occupant's hands and body are clear of all pinch points.

8.Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp both push handles firmly.

9.	Squeeze release handles.	Release
10.	Slowly pull back on the back assembly while squeezing the release		Level Surface
		Lever
	handles.

11.When the back reaches the desired angle, slowly let go of the release handles.

12. To return the back to the full upright position, reverse STEPS 8-11	FIGURE 1	Operating Recliner
keeping in mind proper body mechanics.
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