Folding Hammock Or Sling Seat Models - Invacare Insignia Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
4. Press downward on the top of the seat rail until the wheelchair is fully open and the seat rails are fully seated in the
H‐blocks.
5. 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 15.

Folding Hammock or Sling Seat Models

NOTE: Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to the front of the wheelchair.
1. Pivot footplates upward to vertical position.
2. With both hands, grasp the middle of the seat upholstery at the front and back edge and lift up.
3. Continue to close the wheelchair by grasping the armrest furthest from you and pulling the armrest towards you.
Folding Solid-Seat Models
1. Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to the front of the wheelchair.
2. Pivot footplates upward to vertical position.
3. From behind the wheelchair, grasp the right hand edge of the solid seat.
4. Raise the seat to the hinged side.
5. With both hands, grasp the middle of the front and back edges of the solid folding seat and lift up until the wheelchair
begins to close.
6. Continue to close the wheelchair by grasping the armrest furthest from you and pulling the armrest towards you.
FIGURE 2.8 Folding Solid-Seat Models and Folding Hammock or Sling Seat Models
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Insignia
Folding Solid-Seat Models
Folding Hammock or Sling
Seat Models
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