Invacare Variance Plus - Manual (Page 20)

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Backrest folding at mid-height (Photos 2 and 3)
- Comprises of two tubes with handles either
straight or bent at 10° and upholstery in which
tension cannot be adjusted. Folding enables one
to reduce the height of the backrest for easier
transport. This folding operation can be carried out
by the wheelchair user.
- Use : In order to fold the backrest, pull both lever
A and fold down the backrest using the handles. To
put the backrest back in use-position, reverse the
operation, checking carefully that lever A are in place and that there is no play
in the backrest.
Warning :
- Do not place your fingers between the joint of the
folding backrest.
- Check that the backrest is fixed correctly before
leaning back or pushing the wheelchair.
- It is not recommended that you lean on the
backrest when the backrest is folded
Reclining backrest (Photo 4)
A ratchet angle adjustable from 0° to 90° backrest
- Adjustment : To adjust the angle of the backrest
lift up the recliner handles A, adjust the backrest
to the required angle, then, release the recliner
handles assuring that the system is securely fixed
and that both backrest posts are at the same
angle.
Warning :
- We recommend that you use anti tippers or
the amputee rear wheel position to increase the
stability of the chair.
- Check carefully that the backrest is fixed correctly
before leaning back or pushing the chair.
- Do not put your hands near the ratchet system
when adjusting the backrest.
- We recommend that you should always keep
your hands on the armrests when the backrest
angle is being adjusted.
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