17 comfort headrest, 18 dual handrims – Invacare Variance Plus User Manual

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The back brace helps you to keep the backrest upholste-

ry tight to offer the maximum back support to the user.

Note : When the back brace is in place the chair cannot

be folded.

Use : To detach the back brace, loosen knob A, lift up the

back brace, gently pull it towards you and lower it below

the push handles.

To attach the back brace put it in its original position and tighten knob A checking that

it is firmly fixed.

8.17 Comfort headrest

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An adjustable in height and angle headrest which is fixed to the back brace.

To adjust the height of the headrest, loosen the handle A, slide the headrest into the

wanted position and retighten handle A, making shure the headrest is firmly fixed.

To adjust the angle or position of the headrest, loosen the handles B move the hea-

drest into the position wanted and retighten the handles.

Warning : We recommend that you - check that the back brace is firmly fixed

- check all handles are locked tight

- do not adjust the headrest while someone is using it

- orientate the handles so that cannot hurt the user or the attendant

8.18 Dual handrims

This system enables the user to propel the wheelchair using only one arm by the

use of 2 handrims on one of the wheels (available on both the right and left hand-

side).

To learn how to use these two systems, you must consult your dealer.

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