Adjusting The Backrest; Adjusting The Backrest Angle - Invacare Spectra Blitz User Manual

9.3

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, please see chapters "Taking Obstacles" on page 34
and "Driving up and down gradients" on page 36.
9.3.1

Adjusting the backrest angle

Warning:
• This adjustment should only be made when the wheelchair is unoccupied.
• Take care not to damage any accessories fitted to the backrest.
• Remove the safety R-clip from the end of the adjustment
handwheel (1).
• Unscrew handwheel from backrest.
• Repeat steps 1 and 2 for opposite side.
• Adjust backrest to desired angle.
• Re-fit the handwheels to the available holes in the backrest.
Hand tighten only.
• Re-fit safety R-clip.
• Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the opposite side.
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