1.
To slow down the wheelchair, gradually push the brake
lever downwards.
To engage the brake in parking position, push the brake
lever downwards as far as possible until an audible click
is heard.
2.
To disengage the brake, firmly pull the brake lever
upwards with all your fingers.
3.5 Folding backrest
To save space for transporting the wheelchair, the backrest
can be folded. Folding backrest do not require adjustment.
WARNING!
Risk of injury to the assistant and damage to
the wheelchair
Tilting the chair with a heavy user can hurt the
assistant's back and damage the chair.
– Make sure to be able to safely control the
wheelchair with a heavy user before performing
a tilting maneuver.
CAUTION!
Risk of tipping
The hanging of additional load (back pack or
similar items) onto your chair backposts can affect
the rearward stability of your chair, especially
when used in combination with folding backrests.
– Invacare strongly recommend to remove
additional load when moving your backposts
upwards or downwards.
Folding and unfolding the backrest
1.
Operate lever
A
by pulling it and fold the top of the
backrest.
2.
To return to the initial position, bring the top in the
vertical position; it locks automatically.
3.5.1 Standard Backrest Cover
A standard backrest cover is available for all backrest
types. These covers are not adjustable.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping
If the standard backrest cover become slack, the
tipping point of your wheelchair is changed for
the worse.
– Slack standard backrest cover must be replaced
by a qualified technician.
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