3.2 Push handles
Depending on the chosen configurations, your wheelchair can be delivered without push handles,
or it can be provided with normal handles, or foldable handles.
3.3 Armrests – Side plates
Depending on the chosen configurations, your wheelchair can be provided with a range of
different armrests:
• Fixed sideplates without armrests
• Fixed sideplates with armrests
• Foldable tubular armrests
• Removable sideplates
3.4 Foldable backrest
To fold the backrest onto the seat
1. Gently pull the back strap (20). The safety pins of the folding
mechanism (21) are released.
2. Push the backrest down onto the seat.
To pull the backrest up
1. Pull the backrest up until it clicks into position.
2. Make sure that both safety pins are locked in the holes of the
folding mechanism (21).
3. Check by moving the backrest.
3.5 Anti-tipping (optional)
The anti-tipping device prevents your wheelchair from tipping over backwards. When the device
is not needed, it can be swung to the side by pulling the vertical bar (16) down and turning it
towards the front of the chair, until it clicks into place.
To adjust the height of the anti-tipping device according
to the position and size of the rear wheels:
1. Loosen the star knob (17) until the inner tube of
the anti-tipping can be moved in the support.
2. Slide the anti-tipping up/down until the desired
position.
3. Tighten the star knob (17).
The anti-tipping should be approximately 15-20mm
above the ground.
3.6 Comfort adjustments
• The following comfort adjustments can be done by the attendant or caretaker. All other
adjustments are done by your specialist dealer (see installation instruction).
• Always keep the swing range of the footrest in mind to prevent bystanders from being injured
or objects from being damaged.
• Make sure that your fingers, clothes, buckles won’t get entrapped during adjustment.
