GD_6700-6800-INS-LAB-RevA21 • Regency 6700 / 6800 User Manual
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UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR
Opening the Wheelchair (All Models)
1. Engage wheel locks on both sides.
2. Use both hands to push down with even pressure on seat tubes and seat upholstery on insides
of wheelchair, as shown at above left, until the seat rails are fully seated, as shown at above
right.
Do not place any fingers or parts of your hand under the seat rails.
3. Attach footrests or legrests to wheelchair.
4. Reinstall seat cushion, if so equipped.
WARNING: Ensure seat, arms, and footrests or legrests are locked in place before
occupying or operating wheelchair.
Installing the Headrest and Pushbar (Reclining Models Only)
After the wheelchair has been fully unfolded and opened:
1. Install headrest as shown at above left: slide headrest down onto headrest support assembly as
shown.
WARNING: Ensure headrest is fully seated and securely installed before use.
2 Install headrest cover, shown at above right.
3. Install pushbar as shown at above right: pushbar into push handles until spring buttons lock
into place.
WARNING: Ensure both spring buttons are fully extended through the pushbar before use.
WARNING: DO NOT use reclining wheelchair without both headrest and pushbar installed.
4. To adjust the back angle, grasp both pushbar ends securely and pull up on both release levers
simultaneously. Gently lower or raise the back to the desired height, and release the levers.
