Rehab HD Balance 16, Manual

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HD balance

Diagram 14.

 Controls for the 

seat tilt (1) and recline func-
tions (2).

Diagram 15.

 The tilt lock’s 

adjustable brake (1) that 
controls the inertia of the seat 
angle movement.

Diagram 16.

 Three positions. Maximum recline, maximum seat tilt and both recline and tilt in their maximum positions.

3.7 Seat tilt & Recline function 

Diagram 16 shows the wheelchair in reclined and tilted position.

- The controls should be handled with moderate force and should 

always be used one at a time, NEVER at the same time! 

- Never hang items on the levers.

SEAT TILT 

The seat tilt is controlled by the green lever on the right side of 

the push bar (or right push handle), 1 in Diagram 14. As standard, 

the seat can be tilted between 00-20° in about 10 steps. As an 

optional extra there is a variant with a greater degree of seat tilt, 

which provides up to 30° of tilt. The tilt risk is slightly higher with 

increased tilt, watch out for this! 

It is also possible to allow for negative tilt (forward), up to -5°. 

- The seat will not tilt forward as standard; this must be actively selected when ordering or be adjusted by 

competent staff later. If a forward bias is required, special attention must be paid to the user as there is a 
risk that the user slides off the chair. It is particularly important when users are left alone.

HOW TO OPERATE THE SEAT TILT:

- Grip the push bar/operating handles with both hands. 

- Release the tilt lock by pressing the green lever down gently and hold it down. Pay attention when the lock 

is released, depending on the seat’s position, it requires a different amount of force to resist movement! 

- Set the desired angle by tilting the seat unit and then release the green lever. 

- Make sure that the tilt lock locks properly by trying to tilt the seat without pressing the lever.

TILT LOCK 

The  seat  angle  adjustment  mechanism  and  the  tilt  lock  are  fitted 

with an adjustable brake, see Diagram 15. Brake (1) is adjusted with 

a screwdriver to the desired resistance.

This adjustment should be performed by qualified personnel. 

BACK RECLINE 

The back angle is controlled by the gray bar on the left side of the 

push bar (or left operating handle), 2 in Diagram 14. By default, your 

back is angled 30° (90-120°) infinitely. A gas spring motion control

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ler provides a helping force when lifting up, but it also makes the 

back heavy to recline if no one is sitting in the chair.

HOW TO OPERATE THE RECLINE FUNCTION:

- Grip the push bar/operating handles with both hands. 

- Release the lock by pressing the gray lever downwards and hold it down. 

- Set the angle by using the push bar as a lever and release the lever in the desired position.

- Risks exist for some accessories when changing back angle. For example pinching towards the table when 

raising the back. Similar risks also appear for belt, pommel and hemiplegic armrest.

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