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2.2.4
Safety Locks
There are two Safety Locks (right and left) which are located between the upper and the lower
seat rails. They can prevent the involuntary actuation of the standing mechanism. It is important
that these locks be engaged at all times except for when preparing to stand.
The Safety Locks engage and disengage by sliding them rearward or forward along the Seat
Rail – Lower. It is best to push and pull with your thumb and forefinger.
In preparation for standing, after all the standing preparations have been made, it is now appro-
priate to push the Safety Locks forward. They will disengage and allow the stand up mechanism
to operate.
2.2.5
Mechanical Movement to Standing
After completing the above, you are now prepared to stand. It is best that an attendant
read the following instructions to the occupant seated in the chair.
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Engage the Safety Locks as described in 2.2.4 above.
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Engage the Wheel Locks as described in 1.8 on page 20.
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Mount the Knee Block as described in 2.2.3 on page 23.
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Grasp the right and left Arm Loops Levers by:
1) Positioning the thumbs and the base of the thumb on the top of the tube, the thumb exten-
ding forward; 2) Locating the base thumb knuckle approximately even with the backrest tube;
3) Wrapping the fingers around and under the bottom of the tube.
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Pull up - you will feel the Arm Loop lever release from its lock position and begin to rotate.
As this happens, the seat will begin its upward travel.
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Continue to rotate the lever up and forward utilizing an arm motion similar to that of propelling
a wheelchair wheel. The seating mechanism will rise to achieve the full standing position as
the lever continues to rotate and actually begins to travel downward.
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NOTE: The standing operation described above represents the optimum; it may take some
practice to achieve. To begin, it may be necessary to reposition the hands on the lever in the
process of standing. It is important that when ordering the chair, the appropriately charged
gas struts for the client's body weight have been chosen.
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Once fully standing, the levers can now be "locked out". To do so, simply place your hands
on the top of the levers and continue to rotate forward and down. You will feel the Arm Loop
Lever lock in position.
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