Adjusting The Armrests; Adjusting The Height Of The Armrests; Adjusting The Width Of The Armrests; Adjusting The Backrest - Invacare Mirage User Manual

Invacare® Mirage

5.3 Adjusting the armrests

5.3.1 Adjusting the height of the armrests

1. Loosen wing screw A.
2. Adjust armrest to desired height.
3. Re-tighten wing screw.

5.3.2 Adjusting the width of the armrests

The distance between the armrests can be adjusted by 40 mm on
both sides (80 mm in total).
WARNING!
Serious injury hazard if one of the armrests
falls out of its bracket because they have been
adjusted to a width which exceeds the permissible
value
– The width adjustment is fitted with small stickers with
markings and the word "STOP". The armrests must
never be pulled out further than the point at which
the word "STOP" is completely legible.
– Always tighten the fixing screws properly once
adjustments have been completed.
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Tools:
•
5 mm Allen key
1. Loosen screw (1).
2. Adjust armrest to required position.
3. Retighten the screw.
4. Repeat this procedure for the second armrest.

5.4 Adjusting the backrest

CAUTION!
Adjusting the seat tilt or the backrest angle
changes the geometry of the mobility device and
directly influences its dynamic stability!
– For details regarding dynamic stability, negotiating
gradients and obstacles and the correct adjustment
of seat tilt or backrest angle, refer to 6.6 Taking
Obstacles, page 36 and 6.7 Driving up and down
gradients, page 37.

5.4.1 Gas spring angle adjustment

The levers for adjusting the backrest are located on the push handles.
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