Adjusting The Back Height; Adjusting The Stability And The Maneuverability - Vermeiren SAGITTA Instruction Manual

3.9

Adjusting the back height

The back height of the Sagitta can be adjusted in 12 different combinations. Four by
changing the frame and 3 by changing the position of the back tube.
Frame
1 230 mm (9.05 in.)
2 280 mm (11.02 in.)
3 330 mm (13.00 in.)
4 380 mm (14.96 in.)

3.10 Adjusting the stability and the maneuverability

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Risk of injury – Position of rear wheels may only be adjusted by your
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specialist dealer.
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Risk of injury – Be aware that these adjustments has influence on the
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stability of the wheelchair.
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Risk of injury – Be sure that there is no collision with the steering
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wheels.
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Risk of injury – Brake adjustment is necessary to adjust the position
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of the drive wheels.
The stability and maneuverability can be adjusted by moving the axle block of the rear
wheels  more to the front or the back of the frame.
Changing position of the back tube
Hole 1 Hole 2
255 mm (10.4 in.)
305 mm (12.00 in.)
355 mm (13.98 in.)
405 mm (15.94 in.)
Table 6: Back height
1. Remove the back cushion.
2. Press on the button  located on the back
tube.
3. Move the back tube to the desired position
(refer to table 6).
4. Check that button  clicks back in the hole.
Adjust the stability and maneuverability
according following steps:
1.
2.
3.
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Hole 3
280 mm (11.02 in.)
330 mm (13.00 in.)
380 mm (14.96 in.)
430 mm (16.93 in.)
Loosen the upper screw  of the axle
block.
Move the axle block  in the desired
position.
Retighten the screw .
Sagitta, Sagitta SI
2011-05