Easy Tilt 15
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Tilt in space
The EASY TILT tilt-in-space function is assured by 2 gas springs (one each side) that are controlled by a single release lever
L
on the push handlebar. When you press the lever, the gas springs push the seat as it
returns towards its minimum inclination position, whereas they dampen the tilting movement in the opposite direction to counteract the acceleration induced by the occup
ant’s weight. This keeps the tilt in space
movement speed under control in both directions.
To tilt the seat backward, press the lever
L
and move the push handlebar down and back.
To tilt the seat forward, press the lever
L
and move the push handlebar up and forward.
When you release the lever, the seat stops at the current position.
To check if the tilt-in-space function is working properly, perform a few tests without any occupant and as explained above.
In the absence of an occupant, tilting the seat backward could cause the wheelchair to pivot on the anti-tip wheels and thus raise the front wheels. This is due to the force required to compensate the
resistance of the gas springs.
When you tilt the seat frontward, after pressing the lever, you will feel the pressure from the gas spring. Without applying force and holding the lever, let the system slide all the way down.
When the s
eat is tilted backward, also the wheelchair’s centre of balance moves in the same direction. Hence, it is vital that the
two anti-tipping wheels
(5)
are always positioned facing backwards as a safety
mechanism preventing the wheelchair from tipping backwards. The wheelchair could overbalance due to a combination of various factors such as the seat inclination, the type and position of the backrest, the
occupant’s anatomy and disability as well as the surface the wheelchair is used on.
The anti-tipping wheels must always be positioned facing backward to function as a safety mechanism, preventing the wheelchair from tipping backwards.
Never use the wheelchair if the anti-tip wheels are not positioned to prevent the wheelchair from tipping backwards.
The seat inclination lower than 0° (if requested) is designed to facilitate movement into and out of the wheelchair, therefore, there may be interference between the front wheels and the footrest; if this
happens, you should swing the forks backward (away from the footrest) and you should use the wheelchair.
If the wheelchair with an occupant is transported on a vehicle, the seat inclination should be flat (0°) or only a few degrees tilted backwards.
The suggested seat inclination for transporting an occupied wheelchair on a vehicle is indicated by the bolt
A
when it is between 0° and the indicator
B
.
.
- 5° + 45°
A
L
A
B
Summary of Contents for EASY TILT
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