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RubiX
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ENGLISH
CAUTION!
•
It is recommended that the angle-adjustable backrest is used
in conjunction with the wheelbase extension.
•
It is recommended that the angle-adjustable backrest is used
in conjunction with anti-tip tubes (maximum ground clearance
3 - 5 cm).
•
We recommend that the angle-adjustable backrest is used in
conjunction with a stabilising bar.
HALF FOLDING BACK
Unfolding the backrest:
To put the backrest in the upright
position, push the handles upwards
and forwards until they lock in,
(Fig.26).
WARNING!
Keep fingers and other items away
from the folding mechanism when
the backrest is being folded to
prevent injury or damage to property.
Folding the backrest:
The backrest can be folded to make
storage of the wheelchair easier,
(Fig.27).
CAUTION!
Do not operate under load as this
may cause lever to break.
To fold the backrest, stand behind
the wheelchair, press the two small
levers (Fig. 27 - 28) positioned on each side of the backrest (just
above the armrests). Fold the backrest down.
ADJUSTABLE BACK-SLING
The adjustable back-sling
can be adjusted for tension
by using several straps (Fig. 28).
CAUTION!
Do not pull the tension belt too tight,
otherwise this could interfere with the
folding mechanism of the chair.
Fig.26
Fig.27
COMFORT BACK
The comfort back permits
comfortable long seating with lateral
support.
The complete can be removed by
lifting up and pushing forward. The
cushion is fixed by velcro and can be
removed as well. The cover is
washable.(Fig. 29)
TRUNK SUPPORT
The trunk support can be adjusted in
angle, depth and height. It can be
swing away by lifting it
upwards.
• Depth adjustment: Remove the 2
screws and fit the trunk support in the
new position. Finally tighten screws
again.
• Angle adjustment: Open screw, set
the trunk support into the wished
Angle and tighten the screw again. (Fig.30)
• Height adjustment: Remove the fixing screws of the bracket and
move the bracket into the wished position. Finally tighten the
screws again.
Fig.30
Options – sideguard
STANDARD SIDE GUARD,
FLIP-UP, REMOVABLE
WITH SHORT OR LONG
ARMRESTS
The sideguard with rounded off front
edges will allow you to get up close to
a table. To flip the armrest up, push
the lever (1), so that the sideguard is
released (Fig.31 + 32).
1
2
Fig.31
Fig.32
3
The height of the armrest (2) can
be adjusted by fitting the
spacer bracket in various positions.
To do this release the screws, move
the spacer bracket and re-tighten the
screws. The length of the armrest can
be adjusted by releasing the screws
(3), then move the armrest to the
desired position and re-tighten the
screws (Fig.33).
SIDE GUARD, FLIP-UP, REMOVABLE WITH SHORT OR
LONG ARMRESTS, HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE
The armrest can be height-adjusted as follows.
Move the lever downwards and move
the armrest to the desired height.
Release the lever and press the
armrest downwards until you hear it
click into place. Always check that the
side guards are correctly in
place.
To flip the armrest up, push the lever
(1) so that the sideguard is released.
You can adjust the length of the armrest by releasing the screws (2)
push the armrest to the desired position and then re-tighten the
screws (Fig.33).
CAUTION:
•
Neither the sideguards nor the armrests are to be used for lifting
or carrying the wheelchair.
•
When using a 24" rear wheel the armpad must be moved one
level up.
1
2
Fig.33
CAUTION:
•
Neither the sideguards nor the armrests are to be used for lifting
or carrying the wheelchair.
•
Take care of your fingers when adjusting the arm pad height.
Fig.28
Fig.29
