Backrest folding at mid-height (Photos 2 and 3)

 

- Comprises of two tubes with handles either

 

straight or bent at 10° and upholstery in which

 

tension cannot be adjusted. Folding enables one

to reduce the height of the backrest for easier

 

transport. This folding operation can be carried out

 

by the wheelchair user.

 

-Use : In order to fold the backrest, pull both lever A and fold down the backrest using the handles. To put the backrest back in use-position, reverse the

operation, checking carefully that lever A are in place and that there is no play in the backrest.

Warning :

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-Do not place your fingers between the joint of the folding backrest.

-Check that the backrest is fixed correctly before leaning back or pushing the wheelchair.

-It is not recommended that you lean on the backrest when the backrest is folded

Reclining backrest (Photo 4)

A ratchet angle adjustable from 0° to 90° backrest

- Adjustment : To adjust the angle of the backrest

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lift up the recliner handles A, adjust the backrest

 

to the required angle, then, release the recliner

 

handles assuring that the system is securely fixed

 

and that both backrest posts are at the same

 

angle.

 

Warning :

-We recommend that you use anti tippers or the amputee rear wheel position to increase the stability of the chair.

-Check carefully that the backrest is fixed correctly before leaning back or pushing the chair.

-Do not put your hands near the ratchet system when adjusting the backrest.

-We recommend that you should always keep your hands on the armrests when the backrest angle is being adjusted.

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Invacare Variance Plus manual Backrest folding at mid-height Photos 2, Reclining backrest Photo