The tension adjustable backrest has a support back cushion supplied
separately. When the chair is packed in its carton. This cushion should be
attached to the inner tension strap support frame by Velcro.
The tension back support requires to be set up to conform to the required
shape. This should be set up for you at handover, when the chair frame has
been opened.
If a separate seat cushion is provided, as part of the final specification it should
now be placed in position on the seat.
CLOSING THE WHEELCHAIR
For transit and storage, foot plates
should be swivelled upright, or
detached. The footplate has an
inbuilt friction grip which retains the
upright position when folded.
The thicker more supportive
tension adjustable back cushion
(if fitted) is attached by Velcro to
inner adjustable support frame
straps and can be removed for
transporting.
The comfort locking brace
assembly keeps the backrest tubes
in line when the tension straps
are set. This reduces backrest
deflection, under tension pressure
and occupant load. This brace has
a central folding feature, which
should be lifted to release when
folding.
On folding backrest models, press down the latch lever at the back of the
hinge. This releases the backrest locking pin.
To fold the frame, grasp the middle of the seat canvas at the front and back,
and give a sharp pull upwards. The frame will release from its location, and
the two sides will start to come together.
Press the armrests inwards until the chair is closed.
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