SECTION 5—ARMS

Removing Armrest

1. Push down on armrest to ensure it is fully seated in front and rear sockets. NOTE: STEP 1 prevents the release buttons from hanging up on the sockets during removal.

2.Unlock the rear armrest by rotating the armrest release lever towards the inside of the wheelchair.

3.Press in the armrest release button at the front of the armrest.

4.While pressing in the armrest release button, remove the armrest from the arm sockets by pulling straight up.

Installing Armrest

NOTE: Rear armrest release lever must be in the unlocked position when installing the armrest.

1.Position the armrest just above the front and rear arm sockets.

2.Push arm down evenly at the front and rear until the front armrest release button snaps into the front arm socket.

3.Lock rear armrest by turning the armrest release lever towards the outside of the wheelchair.

4.Ensure armrest is locked securely in the arm sockets by gently lifting up. If not locked, repeat STEPS 1-3.

 

Armrest

Armrest Release Handle

Armrest

 

Release Button

FRONT

REAR ArmArm Socket

Socket

FIGURE 5.2 Removing/Installing Armrests

Part No. 1114811

39 Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs

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Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs, Lightweight manual Removing Armrest, Installing Armrest