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Preparation for Use
CAUTION
Unsecured screw connections
Risk of pinching, crushing, tipping over, falling of user
► After all adjusting/readjusting work, retighten the
mounting screws/nuts firmly. Observe any torque set
tings which may be specified.
► Any time you loosen a screw connection with thread
lock, replace it with a new screw connection or secure
the old screw connection with medium strength thread
locker (e.g. Loctite 241
5.2 Initial operation
The specialist dealer ships the power wheelchair fully
assembled and ready to use.
The following additional tasks may be required:
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Adjusting settings (see Page 14 et. seq.)
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Installing the side panels: (see Page 18)
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Installing the footrests (see Page 18)
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Charging the battery (see Page 33 et. seq.)
5.3 Adjustments
5.3.1 Prerequisites
Fine fitting/adjusting work should always be performed with
the user. The user should sit upright in the power wheel
chair while adjustments are made.
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Seat height, seat width and seat angle are set according to
the customer order and may only be changed by a specialist
dealer.
The following can be adjusted by the user:
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Back angle
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Armrest height and position
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Lower leg length
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Strap lengths
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Position of the control panel
All parts of the product should be cleaned thoroughly before
adjustments are made.
5.3.2 Adjusting the back angle
1) Pull the release strap until the locking bolts release the
lock (see Fig. 2).
2) Change the backrest angle to the desired position.
3) Let go of the release strap. The locking bolts engage at
the desired position.
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