RECLINER | SECTION 10 |
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WARNING (CONTINUED)
Assistants MUST be prepared to support the weight of the occupant when reclining, or returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the full upright position. Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use your legs) or seek assistance if necessary to avoid injury.
ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair.
Make sure occupant's and bystanders' hands and body are clear of all pinch points before reclining back. Use caution, otherwise injury may occur.
1.Unfold wheelchair. Refer to SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS in SECTION 1 of this manual.
2.Attach spreader bar. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SPREADER BAR in this section of the manual.
3.Make sure wheelchair is occupied and on a level surface before reclining.
4.Engage the wheel locks.
5.Inform the occupant of the wheelchair that the wheelchair is about to be reclined.
6.Make sure occupant's hands and body are clear of all pinch points.
7.Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp both push handles firmly.
8.Lifting up on handles, squeeze release levers.
9.SLOWLY, pull back on the back assembly while squeezing the release levers.
10.When the back reaches the desired angle, SLOWLY let go of the release levers.
11.To return the back to the full upright position, reverse the STEPS
Handle | UPRIGHT POSITION | RECLINED POSITION |
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Release
LeversWheelchair
Wheelchair
Release
Level Levers
Surface
Level
Surface
FIGURE 1 - RECLINER OPERATION
RECLINER
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