User manual | Qimova chair
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Operating instructions
4.1
Seating system
The chair can be used as an alternative to a bed in cases where the user wants to rest
thereby avoiding moving the user.
Always ensure that the anti-tip devices are mounted correctly on the chair. The chair is
normally stable with the user in position even when the backrest is reclined to horizontal
position. However, certain sudden movements by the user or other people can cause the
chair to tip. Therefore, we strongly recommend that the anti-tip devices be used at all
times.
After checking that the anti-tip devices are in the correct, downward facing position as
close to the floor as possible, these three procedures should be followed:
Tilt the seat to the backmost position using the tilting handle, located on the right
side of the pushing handle on chairs with gas spring operated tilt and recline or the
remote-control on chairs with electrically operated tilt and recline. This is the
primary way to change the sitting position
Elevate the leg rests to the desired position
Lower the backrest to the desired position using the handle placed on the left side of
the pushing handle or the remote control.
Typically, it will only be necessary to change the angle between the seat and the backrest
when preparing the chair for a position of rest. In some cases, the resting position can be
enhanced by adjusting the lumbar support.
This is done using the pump placed on the right hand side of the lower part of the backrest.
To expel air from the lumbar support, use the little black button on the pump.
Going from a position of rest and back to normal sitting position cannot be done by
reversing the 3 points above, but as follows:
Tilt the seat forward to horizontal position
Manoeuvre the backrest up to normal position.
Return the leg rests to normal position and ensure they are not in the way of the
front castors.
If the lumbar support has been changed, return it to normal position using the
rubber hand pump.
Readjust the anti-tip devices so that they are still facing the floor but in a higher
position. This ensures that the chair can overcome small obstacles like doorways.
4.2
Anti-tip/step tube
A combined anti-tip and step tube is located at the rear end of the bottom frame. The
device is operated by a small knob placed on top of the vehicle clamping system.
