Push Handles/Push Bar; Angle Adjustable Leg Rests; Fixed Leg Rests; Armrest - Invacare rea Azalea Assist User Manual

3. Lay the backrest on the seat, where it can remain during
transport of the wheelchair.
4. Where applicable, detach the push handles B.
Be careful with the cables that run from the rear
wheel to the push handles
When detaching the backrest and placing it on the
seat, try to make sure that the cables hang freely.

7.3.3 Push handles/push bar

B
A
1. Loosen the two handwheels A.
2. The height of the push handles B can be adjusted
simply by pulling the handles upwards or pushing them
downwards.

7.3.4 Angle adjustable leg rests

To install or remove the Swing away, Angle adjustable leg
rest, refer to
→ 3.11.2 Swing Away, Angle Adjustable Leg Rests, page 17.

7.3.5 Fixed leg rests

To install or remove the Swing away, Fixed leg rest, refer to
→ 3.11.1 Swing away leg rests, page 17.

7.3.6 Armrest

1. Press and hold the release button A.
2. Remove the armrest.
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7.3.7 Rear wheels

B
A
1. Push the quick-release button A.
2. Pull the rear wheel straight out and remove the wheel
and the rear wheel axle B from the rear wheel
attachment C.
7.4 Transporting the Mobility Device
without Occupant
CAUTION!
Risk of injury
– If you are unable to fasten your mobility
device securely in a transport vehicle, Invacare
recommends that you do not transport it.
Your mobility device may be transported without restrictions,
whether by road, rail or by air. Individual transport
companies have, however, guidelines which can possibly
restrict or forbid certain transport procedures. Please ask
the transport company regarding each individual case.
• Invacare strongly recommends securing the mobility
device to the floor of the transporting vehicle.
7.5 Transporting the Occupied
Wheelchair in a Vehicle
Even when the wheelchair is properly secured and the
following rules are met, injuries to passengers may occur
in a collision or sudden stop. Therefore Invacare strongly
recommends transferring the wheelchair user to the vehicle
seat. Do not make alterations or substitutions to points
of the wheelchair (structure, frame or parts) without the
written consent of Invacare Corporation. The wheelchair has
been successfully tested according to the requirements of
ISO 7176–19 (Frontal impact).
WARNING!
Risk of serious injury or death
To use the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle the
backrest height minimum must be at least 500
mm.
To transport the wheelchair with user in a vehicle, a
restraint system must be installed in the vehicle. Wheelchair
tie-downs and occupant restraint systems must be approved
according to ISO 10542-2. Contact your local Invacare
authorised provider for more information on getting and
installing an approved and compatible restraint system.
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