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PROTEGO / SL
| Multifunctional wheelchair
Multifunctional wheelchair |
PROTEGO / SL
Seat height (only for the SL model)
There are three settings for adjusting the seat height of the Protego SL model.
Loosen the screw of the gas pressure spring (Fig. 20). Then loosen the screw
on the frame (Fig. 21) and adjust the chair to the desired height. Make sure
that the washers are secured in the same sequence. Make sure that the
screws are tightly fixed.
Place the gas pressure spring in the corresponding hole underneath the seat
and tighten the screw.
Then check that the screws are tightly fixed and the seat angle adjustment
functions properly.
4.6. Backrest height
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The height of the backrest can be variably adjusted by moving it up
or down along the frame tubes.
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Take the backrest padding off.
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Loosen the screws that attach the backrest (Fig. 22).
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Adjust the backrest to the desired height and tighten the screws
again.
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Put the padding for the backrest back on the wheelchair.
Position the hook and loop tape and Velcro strap
directly over each other
4.7. Seat angle
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The seat angle of the Protego wheelchair can be variably adjusted
from 0° bis 15° (Fig. 23).
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However, the angle between the backrest and the seat will remain
unchanged
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On the right push handle there is a release lever which has to be
used to adjust the seat angle (Fig.24).
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The gas pressure cylinder supports the adjustment of the seat
angle.
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When you let go of the release lever, the position of the seat angle
will remain in place.
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The seat tilt and the angle adjustment of the backrest can be
controlled by the attendant person while the user is sitting in the
wheelchair.
4.8. Backrest angle
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The backrest angle of the Protego wheelchair can be variably
adjusted backwards from 0° bis 44° (Fig. 25)
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However, the angle of the seat to the ground will remain
unchanged.
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On the left push handle there is a release lever which has to be
used to adjust the backrest angle. (Fig. 26).
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The gas pressure cylinder supports the adjustment of the backrest
angle.
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When you let go of the release lever, the position of the seat angle
will remain in place.
4.9. Locking/parking brake
The Protego wheelchair is equipped with a wheel lock, which can be
controlled by the person sitting in the wheelchair. It must only be
used to park the wheelchair. It is not suitable for slowing down the
wheelchair while it is in motion! The push handles should be used for
this purpose by applying light pressure on the push handles with the
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