Procedure 3 - Operation; Tilt Operation; Recline Operation; Flipdown Back Operation - Invacare 3000 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

PROCEDURE 3
This Procedure includes the following:

Tilt Operation

Recline Operation

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Flipdown Back Operation

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Caster, Wheel and Wheel Lock Operation
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The HTR is to be operated by an assistant only.
The HTR was not intended for self-propelling.
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ALWAYS make sure that the chair is stable BEFORE
using the tilt or recline. TEST chair BEFORE it is oc-
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cupied by the end user to ensure safety.
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The gas cylinder MUST be operational before us-
ing the chair. DO NOT operate the tilt or reclince
if the gas cylinder is not operational.
DO NOT operate the tilt or recline if the trigger
release lever and cable is not properly adjusted
to ensure the gas cylinder locks in place when
being engaged.
NEVER leave the user in a tilted or reclined posi-
tion unattended at any time, especially on an
incline.
TILT OPERATION (FIGURE 1)
The proper trigger to tilt the chair is clearly marked with
the following label:
Infinite tilt positions are controlled by the trigger cable
mechanism located behind the chair on the right push
handle. Squeeze the trigger and the lock is released,
allowing the chair to be pulled back or eased forward to
the desired degree of tilt. Release the trigger and the unit
will lock into the chosen degree of tilt. To assist in this
function, there is a descent/ascent footbar so your arms
are not doing all the work.
FIGURE 1 - TILT OPERATION
WARNING
TILT
RECLINE OPERATION (FIGURE 2)
The proper trigger to recline the back is clearly marked
with the following label:
RECLINE
Infinite recline positions are also controlled by a single
trigger cable mechanism located behind the chair. The
recline control mechanism is located ont he left push
handle 90 degrees to the back. Squeeze the trigger and
the back is released, allowing the seat to back angle to
be adjusted accordingly. Release the trigger and the back
will be locked at the chosen degree of recline.
FIGURE 2 - RECLINE OPERATION
FLIPDOWN BACK OPERATION
(FIGURE 3)
To flip down the back, pull simultaneously on the two pins
located in the vertical members of the back. Allow the
upper portion of the back to swing down behind the lower
portion. To return the back to its upright position, swing the
back up and it will automatically lock in position.
FIGURE 3 - FLIPDOWN BACK OPERATION
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OPERATION