V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
R. Folding Backrest
To fold down the backrest on your Tsunami wheelchair:
1. Lift the back release bar that is behind the back frame to release the latch and fold downward
towards the seat frame. To latch back into place, lift the backrest back up. The backrest will
automatically latch onto the side frame.
2. Ensure a solid engagement onto the latches by pulling back on the backrest frame into the
upright position.
Optional Locking Backrest Mechanism
If you have the optional locking backrest the backrest will also latch in the folded position. This can
make it easier to independently transfer the wheelchair into a vehicle.
1. After folding down the backrest, the locking spring button (Fig. 24:A) will spring into place
behind the side plate. You may now lift the wheelchair by the backrest rigidizer bar.
2. To release the locking back, press the locking spring button (Fig. 24:A) inward until it clears the
side plate. Once clear of the side plate, lift the backrest. The locking lever spring is held out of
the way by the side plates.
Fig. 24
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