V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
N. Adjustable Height Backrest
1. Height Adjustment (Fig. 21)
a. On the rear side frames there are holes that are one inch apart that
affix the back canes.
b. Remove the two bolts from each rear side frame.
c. After selecting the desired height, replace bolt through frame and
backrest tube.
d. On the bottom of the upholstery is a tab and zip tie. Either run the
frame bolt through the zip tie or if there is not enough room use the
extra bolt that was sent with the back upholstery.
e. Tighten and remove any excess zip tie.
O. Catalyst Half-Folding Backrest
NOTE: Wheelchair set up should be done only by a qualified technician.
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During set up, include any accessories you use daily.
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Chair should be readjusted with changes in your weight or how you sit.
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Use anti-tips while you acclimate to changes in your chair set up.
Use (Fig. 22)
1. Press the release lever in towards the back cane while folding the back cane down.
2. Lift the back cane until it "clicks", or locks, to return it to operating position.
WARNING: Avoid placing or hanging objects from backrest canes. Placing objects on backrest
canes could result in an accidental release of the fold-down lever on half-folding backrests.
Releasing the fold-down lever could result in a fall or loss of control. A fall or loss of control could
result in serious injury or death to you.
WARNING: Do not use chair if back cane is not in operating position. Using chair with back
cane out of position could result in a fall. A fall could result in serious injury or death to you.
Height Adjustment
Refer to the Adjustable Height Backrest section in this owner's manual.
Fig. 22
Folding Down
Folding Up
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Fig. 21