Backrests; Seat; The Various Types Of Armrest - Invacare Zipper 2 User Manual

5. Backrest
Photographs 1 and 2
The backrest can be folded at the middle by means of a locking
mechanism and can be operated by either the user or an
attendant.
-Use: To fold the backrest, pull both black plastic locking levers (A)
downwards and fold the top part of the backrest to the back and then
down. Carry out these operations in the reverse order to return the
backrest to its normal position, making sure that the locking
mechanisms (A) are secure.
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A

6. Seat

6.1 Seat
Photograph 3
- Your seat upholstery is screwed onto the seat tubes of the folding
cross brace.
- Adjustment: This model
adjustment. Just check regularly that the screws
(A) are tight. If the washers (B) are loose, these
screws should be tightened. If the problem
continues, contact your INVACARE retailer and
ask him to change the mounting for safety
reasons.
6.2 Seat cushion
The seat cushion is placed on the upholstery and must be removed
when folding the chair.
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2
3
A
requires no
B

7. The various types of armrest

The armrests are fitted in pairs on the wheelchair. When removing
them, remember that there is one armrest for the right hand side
and another for the left hand side.
Removable, swingaway desk armrest
Photograph 4 & 5
The arm rest has a tube which supports the front and back locking
devices as well as the armrest pad. This armrest can be swung
towards the back, and can also be removed if required.
- Use:
To swing away, turn the front lock (A) in order to
release. Lift the armrest and position it towards
the back in order to carry out lateral transfers.
Carry out these operations in reverse order to
replace the armrest. Turn the front lock (A) in
order to firmly secure the armrest to its location.
Removal: Turn the front lock (A) and the back lock
(B) in order to release.
Lift up the armrest. Carry out this operation in
reverse order to replace the armrest. Turn the front
lock (A) and lock (B) in order to firmly secure the
armrest to its locations.
- Adjustment: This model does not require any
adjustment.
Full length swingaway and removable armrest
Photographs 6
The arm rest has a tube which supports the front and back locking
devices as well as the armrest pad. This armrest can be swung
towards the back, and can also be removed if required.
- Use:
To swing away, turn the front lock (A) in order to release. Lift the
armrest and position it towards the back in order to carry out lateral
transfers. Carry out these operations in reverse order to replace the
armrest. Turn the front lock (A) in order to firmly secure the armrest to
its location.
4
A
5
B
A
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