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g.Insert it into the anti-tip tube receiver.

h.Turn the anti-tip tube down until release pin is through the receiver mounting hole.

i.Insert second anti-tip tube the same way.

3.Adjusting Anti-Tip Tube Wheel

The anti-tip tube wheels may have to be raised or lowered to achieve proper clearance 1 1/2” to 2”.

a.Press the anti-tip wheel release button so that both release pins are drawn inside.

b.Raise or lower to one of the three predrilled holes.

c.Release button.

d.Adjust the second anti-tip tube wheel the same way. Both wheels should be at exactly the same height.

4.Turning Anti-Tip Tubes Up

Turn anti-tip tubes up when being pushed by attendant, overcoming obstacles or climbing curbs.

a.Press the rear anti-tip tube release lever.

b.Hold lever in and turn anti-tip tube up.

c.Release lever.

d.Repeat with second anti-tip tube.

e.Remember to return anti-tip tubes to down position after completing maneuver.

O.SEAT SLING

The seat sling can be adjusted through the use of VELCRO®-style retaining material beneath the seat.

1.Adjustment

a.Remove the screws retaining the right side seat sling.

b.Readjust VELCRO®-style material to increase the tension in the seat sling.

c.Replace screws.

d.If there is any difficulty in reattaching the screws, try using a probe to help line up the holes.

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P. CUSHION (Optional)

1.Installation

a.Place cushion on seat sling with VEL- CRO® side down. The beveled edge of the cushion should be in front.

b.Press firmly into place.

Q. FOLDING AND UNFOLDING

1.Folding Chair

a.Remove quick-release wheels (optional)

i.Depress quick-release axle.

ii.Remove wheel by sliding out quick- release axle from axle bracket.

iii.Repeat with other wheel.

b.Flip-up the footplates to a vertical posi- tion before folding the wheelchair.

c.Grasp the seat sling (in the center) and lift sharply until the wheelchair is folded.

2.Unfolding Chair

a.Tilt the wheelchair toward you far enough to take the weight off the opposite wheel.

b.Push down on the seat rail (closest to you) until the wheelchair is completely opened.

c.Make sure seat rail tubes are snapped into frame saddles.

d.Replace quick-release wheel (optional) by depressing the quick-release button on the axle.

e.Slide it into the axle sleeve until it locks.

f.Repeat with other wheel.

R. STANDARD AND LOW FRONT

SEAT HEIGHTS

Quickie LXI wheelchair can be easily changed from standard to low seat heights by making a few simple adjustments. Before making any adjustments refer

to the chart below.

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Sunrise Medical LXI instruction manual Seat Sling, Folding and Unfolding, Standard and LOW Front Seat Heights