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S A F E T Y
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SAFETY/HANDLING
5.Engage both wheel locks, open the footrest/ legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheel- chair. Refer to TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS in this section of the manual.
H A N D L I N G
RECLINERS ONLY
Cover of the
Folding Handle
To Fold
Folding | To Unfold |
Handle |
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SLING SEAT MODEL WHEELCHAIRS -
UNFOLDING
FOLDING.
1.Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to the front of the wheelchair.
2.Pivot footplates upward to vertical position.
3.RECLINERS ONLY -
A.Turn the folding handle cover towards the rear of the wheelchair approximately two (2) to four (4) revolutions.
B.Slide the cover of the folding over until the links of the spreader bar are visible.
4.With both hands, grasp the middle of the seat upholstery at the front and back edge and lift up. Or, tilt the wheelchair to one side and close by the push handles.
NOTE: If wheelchair is equipped with carry straps, the wheelchair may be closed by pulling up on the straps.
RECLINERS ONLY
Cover of the
Folding Handle
To Fold
Folding | To Unfold |
Handle |
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SLING SEAT MODEL WHEELCHAIRS -
FOLDING
Solid Seat Model Wheelchairs
1.From behind the wheelchair, grasp the right hand edge of the solid seat.
2.Raise the seat to the hinged side.
3.Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to the front of the wheelchair.
4.Pivot footplates upward to vertical position.
5.With both hands, grasp the middle of the seat upholstery at the front and back edge and lift up. Or, tilt the wheelchair to one side and close by the push handles.
SOLID SEAT MODEL WHEELCHAIRS
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