Sunrise Medical Quickie S-525 instruction manual Backrest

I X . S E T U P , A D J U S T M E N T & U S E

I X . S E T - U P , A D J U S T M E N T & U S E

K.BACKREST

A backrest angle-adjustment is standard on the Contour seat, the Highback Contour seat, and the Seat Frame.

1.Seat Depth and Angle Adjustment on Seat Frame

a)Remove the front securing bolt (C) on the side of the backrest hinge plate.

b)Loosen the lower rear bolt (D)

c)Set at desired angle.There are four holes (in 4º increments) to choose from.

d)Reinstall the front bolt (C) and tighten both bolts securely.

2.Seat Depth and Angle Adjustment on the Contour Seat

a)The contour seat is shipped with a seat-to-back angle of 100º and a back height of 18"

b)To increase the seat-to-back angle, adjust stop bolt (E) to desired loca- tion. Do the same for the other hinge.

c)To decrease the back height,remove hinge bolt from hole (F) and replace bolt in hole

(G). Do the same for the other hinge.

Note: Adjusting the back height will change the seat-to-back angle. Follow instructions to adjust the seat-to-back angle accordingly.

Note: Adjustment on both sides of the wheel- chair must be equal.

3.Adjustment for the Highback Contour Seat

a)Pull lever (H) upwards.

b)Lean back to desired position.

c)Release lever (H).

CAUTION:Backrest latches must be locked into place before operating wheelchair.

D

C

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F

H

L.FOLDING BACKREST (SEAT FRAME ONLY) (OPTIONAL) Quickie S-525 wheelchairs are shipped with backrest in folded position.

1.Upright Positioning

a)Lift backrest to upright position so that latches (A) lock into place.

b)Backrest is ready for use.

2.Folding Backrest

a)Lift and turn backrest latch handles

(B) outward.

b)Fold backrest forward.

CAUTION: Backrest latches must be locked into place before operating wheelchair.

M.SEAT DEPTH (SEAT FRAME AND CONTOUR SEATS ONLY) The seat depth can be adjusted in one inch increments.

1.Seat Frame Depth Adjustment

a)To adjust, remove the two bolts (A) from each side of the backrest pivot plate.

b)Reposition the backrest to the desired position.

c)Replace and retighten bolts on each side of the backrest pivot plate.

2.Contour Seat Depth Adjustment

a)Remove bolts (B) on the seat hingeplate.

b)Adjust the set back to desired position.

c)Refasten bolts (B) in appropriate loca- tion.

A

B

B

A

B

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