Manually adjusting the backrest | Invacare Electric wheelchair

8.4Manually adjusting the backrest

8.4.1Adjusting the backrest using the gas pressure spring

The lever for adjusting the backrest is located on the opposite side from the Joystick Box under the armrest.

The angle can be adjusted continuously between 0° and 30°.

Adjusting angle of the backrest

•Pull lever (1) upward.

•Adjust backrest angle by leaning forward or backward.

•Release the lever again. The backrest is locked at the desired angle.

NOTE

If the lever is pulled upwards and inwards at the same time, it will latch into a notch at the top. Push the lever out of the notch to release it, and allow it to be moved down again.

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Invacare Electric wheelchair manual Manually adjusting the backrest, Adjusting the backrest using the gas pressure spring

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Invacare Typhoon How can you get in touch with Invacare? Deutschland Danmark Portugal Table of Contents REM 24 SD Remote Adjusting the wheelchair to the users seating posturePushing the wheelchair by hand Care and maintenance Repair Instructions Electrical System Repairing a flat tyre Introduction Dear userPage Requirements Important symbols in this manualThis symbol warns you of danger Type Classification and Area of Use Permissable operating conditions Indications Safety Notes General Safety NotesPage Page Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode Page Safety Information on Wheelchairs with a Lifter Important if Your Wheelchair is Equipped with a Lifter Standstill Driving Safety Information on Wheelchairs with Recaro SeatsMore than 15-45 Key features Removing the armrest Getting in and out of the wheelchairRemove the standard armrest in order to side transfer Swivel up armrest Removing the skirtguard optional to get on Getting into the wheelchair Getting out of the wheelchair Driving Before driving for the first time Stability Lock System Taking ObstaclesSureStep System Components of the SureStep and the Stability Lock system Maximum obstacle height Safety information when ascending obstacles Safety information when descending obstacles Right Wrong Correct way to overcome obstaclesAscending and descending Driving up and down gradients Parking and stationary Pushing the wheelchair by hand Manually disengaging conventional motorsDisengaging motors Re-engaging motors Electrically disengaging GB motors Manually disengaging GB motors emergency disengaging REM 24 SD Remote Upper sideLayout of the remote Controls Displays Underside Rear panel Battery charger display ON/OFF diode status display Activating / deactivating the immobilizer Activating the immobilizerDeactivating the immobilizer Magnetic key Using the Buddy buttons with the remote What is a Buddy button? Can the electronic system programming be adapted? Controlling the wheelchair using the remoteWill the wheelchair not drive after switching on? Page Operating the electric adjustment options Activating adjustment mode Selecting and operating the adjustment option Information Changing back to driving mode Error diagnosis Battery discharged. Please charge the battery Error codes and diagnostic codes Flash Fault Immediate Measure Further Help Code Flash Fault Immediate Measure Further Help Code Recaro Seats Adjusting the wheelchair to the users seating postureRecaro seats Adjusting the armrests and the joystick box Adapting the remote to the length of the user’s arm Setting the height of the remote Setting the height of the armrests Setting the width of the armrests Where to find the adjustment screws Doing the adjustment Manually adjusting the seat tilt Page Adjusting angle of the backrest Manually adjusting the backrestAdjusting the backrest using the gas pressure spring Adjust the backrest using the perforated plate Flex and Contour Seats Lifter Please note Speed restriction Explanation of symbols on lifter warning sticker Completely lowering electrical legrests as dismounting aid LegrestsElectric legrest Adjustable legrest Adjusting the angle Prerequisites Adjusting the length of the legrest Prerequisites Adjusting the calf plate to the calf width of the user Adjusting the angle of the foot plate Prerequisites Electrical System Electronics Protection System Main fuse Batteries What you need to know about batteriesPage Charging the batteries Charging the batteries After contact with eyes Removing and fitting batteriesAfter contact with skin Removing the batteries Page Page Page Page Releasing the lifter locking mechanism Disposing of dead or damaged batteries correctly Disinfection Care and maintenanceCleaning the vehicle Maintenance Jobs Seat and backrest padding Side part and armrestLegrests Tyres Electronics / Electrical System Maintenance JobsCleaning Repairing a flat tyre Repair Instructions Requirements Removing the wheel Repairing the flat tyre Explosion Hazard Disassembly Page Refurbishment Disposal Technical Specifications Charging device Dimensions Standard Contour Recaro Flex Weight Without lifter With lifter Loading Inspections Performed English