Unfolding/Folding Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs; Unfolding Sling Seat - Invacare Patriot Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Position wheelchair as close as possible to
the desired object. Point front casters
forward to create the longest possible
wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your
arm will extend without changing your
sitting position.
UNFOLDING/FOLDING SLING SEAT MODEL
WHEELCHAIRS
DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat rails
are fully seated into the side frame H-blocks.

UNFOLDING SLING SEAT

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE
2.7.
1. Grasp the push closest to you.
2. Tilt the wheelchair towards you
(raising the opposite wheel and caster
off the ground/floor).
3. Push downward on the seat rail closest
to you where the seat upholstery is
attached until the wheelchair is fully
open.
4. Engage both wheel locks, open the
footrest/legrest for clearance and
transfer into the wheelchair. Refer to
Transferring To and From Other Seats
on page 20.
Patriot™
FIGURE 2.6 - REACHING, BENDING -
WARNING
FIGURE 2.7 - UNFOLDING SLING
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BACKWARD
SEAT
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