Unfolding And Folding Wheelchair - Invacare Veranda User Manual

4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
4.9

Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair

WARNING
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
DO NOT place hand or fingers on the underside of the seat rail when opening or closing the wheelchair.
DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat frame rails are in lowest position.
Unfolding
1. Tilt the wheelchair toward you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor).
2. Place your hand on the top of the seat rail closest to you where the seat upholstery is attached.
3. Point your fingers and thumb to the inside of the wheelchair.
4. Press downward on the top of the seat rail until the wheelchair is fully open and the seat rails are in lowest position.
5. Engage both wheel locks, refer to Using The Wheel Locks on page 40.
6. Open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair. Refer to Transferring To and From Other Seats on page 19.
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