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VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE
I. SINGLE POST HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS (Option)
Sunrise Medical off ers several diff erent types of armrests. Fixed, Swing-away, and Flip-back armrests.
Swing-away armrests can be detached or can swing away to allow lateral transfers. They are height
adjustable (1-inch increments)
1.
Basic Installation
a.
Slide the outer armpost (1) into the receiver (7) mounted to the wheelchair frame.
b.
The armrest should lock into place.
2.
Height Adjustment
a.
Release the upper securing lever. (2)
b.
Slide armpad (4) up or down to desired height.
c.
Return lever (2) to locked position.
3.
Removing the Armrest
a.
Squeeze the Release Lever (3) and remove the armrest from the receiver (7).
J. PADDED SWING-AWAY ARMRESTS (Option)
1.
Installation
a.
The armrest height is determined by the adjustment bolt (A) position.
b.
Slide the armrest into the receiver tube (B) on rear of frame until the adjustment bolt is
securely seated (locked) in the receiver tube slot.
2.
Swinging Away
a.
Lift armrest out of the locked position and rotate to the side
3.
Removing Armrest
a.
Pull armrest straight out of the receiver.
K. FLIP-UP FOOTPLATE
The footplate (C) can be rotated up towards the user for transfers and adjustment.
L. FREESTYLE BACK (Option)
Back pad Installation
a.
Wrap the Backpad (D) around the back shell (E) as shown.
b.
Attach the Velcro straps so that the pad is secure.
WARNING
Make sure that your Authorized dealer, when doing regular maintenance, tightens the back hardware to the
torque specifi ed in section IX-N. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure the adjustments are locked in
to this torque.
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1. Outer armpost
2. Height release lever
3. Release lever
4. Armrest pad
5. Transfer bar
6. Side panel
7. Receiver
8. Receiver adjustment hardware
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