SECTION 7—ARMS

Using Swing-Back Arms

WARNING

Make sure the armrest release lever is in the locked position before using the wheel- chair.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.2.

1.Unlock the swing‐back arms by rotating the armrest release lever toward the outside of the wheelchair.

2.Pull the front of the swing‐back arm straight up/out of the arm socket and toward the rear of the wheelchair.

3.To use the swing‐back arm, push the swing‐back arm toward the front of the wheelchair and then downward into the arm socket.

NOTE: Armrest release lever MUST be in the unlocked position when placing armrest into the arm sockets.

4.Lock the swing‐back arms by rotating the armrest release lever toward the inside of the wheelchair.

Swing Back Arm

(Front)

Armrest

Release

Lever

Wheelchair

Arm

(Rear)

Socket

 

FIGURE 7.2 Using Swing-Back Arms

Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad and/or Clothing Guards (Fixed Height Arms Only)

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.3.

Armrest Pad

1.Remove the two (2) mounting screws that secure the armrest pad to the armrest assembly.

2.Replace armrest pad and securely tighten with the existing mounting screws.

3.Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the other armrest.

Clothing Guard

1.Remove the four (4) mounting screws that secure the existing clothing guard to the armrest assembly.

2.Install new clothing guard and securely tighten with the existing mounting screws.

3.Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the other clothing guard.

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Invacare R51LXP, R50LX manual Using Swing-Back Arms, Armrest Pad, Clothing Guard