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sitting in the wheelchair and should not be used
for standing. Each footplate assembly can be
adjusted in height. The footplates can be pivoted
to an upright position to aid front transfers.
- Adjusting the footrests on the supports: Release
the nut, position the footplate assembly at the
required height in the footrest support tube,
tighten the nut to secure.
13 - Backrest Extension
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The backrest extension has two uprights (B) and a backrest extension
upholstery. The locating pegs should only be fitted to the push handles of the
backrest by a qualified technician.
When refitting, make sure that it is firmly fixed onto the locations fitted to the
backrest tubes. Raise the head rest assembly to
remove it from the tubes of the recliner backrest.
- Adjustment: No adjustment is required for this
extension. However, it can be removed for
transport.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS BACKREST
EXTENSION FOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT
When transporting the chair the backrest extension must be secured
to the push handles.
Using a M5 x 30mm Hex Hd screw and location ring (See photo
below)
Slide the location ring inside the slot on the extension tube, and then
feed the Hex Hd screw through the tube and location ring and firmly
secure to the push handle.
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