SECTION 7—ARMS
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Adjusting Flip Back Armrests
WARNING
Make sure the flip back armrest release and height adjustment levers are in the
locked position before using the wheelchair.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.2.
Positioning Flip Back Armrests for User Transfer
1. Unlock the flip back armrest by pulling
the armrest release lever into the up
(horizontal) position.
WARNING
Armrest release lever MUST remain in
the horizontal position during transfer,
otherwise injury may result.
2. Pull up on the flip back armrest and
remove the armrest from the front arm
socket.
3. Continue to pull up on the flip back
armrest until the armrest is out of the
way.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for opposite flip back
armrest, if necessary
FIGURE 7.2
Positioning Flip Back Armrests for Use
1. Make sure the flip back armrest release lever is in the up (horizontal) position.
2. Install the flip back armrest into the front arm socket.
3. Lock flip back armrest by pressing flip back armrest release lever into the down
(vertical) position.
4. Lift up on flip back armrest to make sure the armrest is locked in place.
5. Repeat STEPS 1-4
for opposite flip back armrest, if necessary.
Adjusting
1. Unlock flip back armrest by pulling height adjustment lever into the up (horizontal)
position.
2. Adjust the flip back armrest to the desired height.
3. Lock flip back armrest by pushing height adjustment lever into the down (vertical)
position.
Height
Adjustment
Lever
Flip Back
Armrest
Front Arm Socket
Locked (Down -
Vertical)
Unlocked
(Up -
Horizontal)
Flip Back Armrest
Release Lever
