Comfort-Tilt
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4.4
Seat Tilt
The Comfort Tilt offers up to 45° of adjustable seat tilt. The gas spring used for the seat
tilt feature allows the seat to be tilted to any position within its range. Use seat tilt to
safely position the patient, redistribute pressure and increase comfort.
Adjusting Seat Tilt
1. With the patient in the wheelchair, squeeze the tilt handle which is located on the push
bar.
2. Raise or lower the seat tilt until the desired angle is achieved. The amount of tilt used
should be determined by the patient’s caregiver who is responsible for seating.
3. Release tilt handle when the desired degree of tilt is achieved.
Adjusting Backrest Angle
1.
Remove the selection bolt and loosen the pivot bolt on the adjustable plate on both sides
of the chair.
4. Reposition the backrest angle to 5, 10, 15 or 20 degrees and install the positioning bolt.
3. Tighten all bolts.
45° Seat Tilt
Tilt Handle
5°
10°
15° 20°
