Folding wheelchair – Invacare Lightweight User Manual
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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
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Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs
FIGURE 2.7 Unfolding
Folding Wheelchair
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.8.
1. Swing footrest/legrest in locked
position to the front of the wheelchair.
2. Pivot footplates upward to vertical
position.
3. With both hands, grasp the middle of
the seat upholstery at the front and
back edge and lift up.
CAUTION
DO NOT allow upholstery to hang
between the cross braces.
4. Place excess seat upholstery over the
armrest.
FIGURE 2.8 Folding Wheelchair
Seat Rail
NOTE: DO NOT wrap thumb or fingers
under the seat rail. Point fingers and thumb to
the inside of the wheelchair.
NOTE: Press down on the seat rail and the
seat upholstery with the entire hand. DO
NOT place any part of the hand under the
seat rail.
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