Invacare Allegro 1061057 - Manual (Page 53)

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This Procedure Includes the Following:
Recliner Operation
Adjusting the Recliner Cables
Replacing the Recliner Cables
Replacing the Gas Cylinders
Adjusting the Gas Cylinders
WARNING
ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining
or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair.
When returning the occupant of the wheelchair to
the full upright position, more body strength will be
required for approximately the last twenty (20) de-
grees of incline (reverse recline). Make sure to use
proper body mechanics (use your legs) or seek as-
sistance to avoid injury.
Before using the recliner option, make sure the
anti-tipper wheel assemblies are in the lowest
adjustment hole (adjustment hole closest to the
ground/floor.)
NEVER use the rear two (2) recliner bracket
mounting holes when using the recliner option.
Using the rear two (2) recliner bracket mount-
ing holes WILL make the wheelchair less stable,
possibly causing injury.
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PROCEDURE 8 RECLINER
1. Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface.
2. Engage the wheel locks.
3. Inform the occupant of the wheelchair that the wheel-
chair is about to be reclined.
4. Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp both back
canes firmly.
5. Pull up on the handles of the recliner cable assem-
blies to release the gas cylinders.
WARNING
Before using ANY recline position of this wheel-
chair, make sure the rear wheels are in the MOST
REARWARD position to maintain the stability of
the wheelchair. Do not change the handling/ma-
neuverability of the wheelchair by moving the rear
wheels to ANY of the forward positions. Moving
the rear wheels to ANY of the forward positions
WILL change the center of gravity of the wheel-
chair, making the wheelchair less stable.
FIGURE 1 - WARNINGS
RECLINER OPERATION (FIGURES 1 AND 2)
WARNING
Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and ad-
justed properly BEFORE using recliner. DO NOT
operate the recliner option if only one (1) of the gas
cylinders is operational or adjusted properly.
ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable
in the FULL RECLINED (back at 170
o
) position AND
the FULL UPRIGHT (back at 90 o ) position BEFORE
using the recliner option.
Make sure the patient is properly positioned in the
wheelchair before reclining or inclining (reverse re-
cline) to maintain maximum stability and safety. Re-
fer to the SAFETY/HANDLING section of this manual.
ALWAYS use the seat restraint.
NOTE: refer to the procedure indicated if any of the
following procedures are required:
WARNING
The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating sys-
tem, size and position of the rear wheels, as well as
the user condition directly relate to the stability of
the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any com-
bination of the seven (7) may cause the wheelchair
to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST
be performed by an authorized dealer or qualified
technician.
REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
K
Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair Safety/Handling
K
Replacing Back/Headrest Upholstery 3
K
Adjusting the Back Height 3
K
Repositioning the Back
(Changing Seat Depth)
3
K
Repositioning Back For 2 or 3-inch
Seat Cushion
3
K
Replacing Folding Push Handle 3
K
Replacing the Seat Upholstery 4
K
Changing/Repositioning Seat Rails 4
K
Repositioning the Crossbraces 4
K
Changing Seat Width 4
x x
NEVER use the
rear two (2)
Recliner Bracket
Mounting Holes