Setup; Delivery Check; Assembly General; Unfold The Backrest - Invacare rea azalea assist User Manual

3 Setup

3.1 Delivery check

Any transport damage must be reported immediately to
the transport company. Remember to keep the packaging
until the transport company has checked the goods and a
settlement has been reached.

3.2 Assembly general

When you receive your wheelchair, you either fit the
backrest or, on some models, fold up the backrest. You also
have to fit the armrests and legrests onto the chair. The
assembly is simple and does not require any tools.

3.3 Unfold the backrest

On the models where the backrest folds up, secure the
piston at the bottom of the backrest with the safety pin B.
A
WARNING!
Electrical version
The backrest may come loose if the piston rod is
accidentally detached from its housing.
– Before attaching the piston to the backrest,
turn the piston rod C maximum clockwise.
– When aligning the holes, only turn the piston
rod C maximum a half turn counterclockwise.
1. Let the piston rest on the lip A for support when
mounting the piston.
2. Tilt the backrest slightly forward while supporting the
piston manually.
3. Align the holes of piston rod and backrest attachment
and slide the safety pin B through them.
4. Lock the safety pin with the lock shackle D.
5. Secure the backrest cushion using the hook and loop
strips.
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B
C
WARNING!
Safety risk
The wheelchair may collapse
– Remember to always reinsert and fasten the
safety pin when it has been removed.
– Check that the lock shackle / loop is securely
locked.
Azalea Minor
A
C
On Azalea Minor the backrest is fitted onto the wheelchair
by sliding the profiles A of the backrest onto the tubes of
the chair B. Make sure that you push the backrest down as
far as possible. Secure into place by tightening the knobs C.
WARNING!
Risk of injury
– Check that the backrest is firmly secured in it's
position!

3.4 Placing the wires

3.4.1 Wires with tension adjustable backrest

B
1. Place the wires A and B as shown on the picture above.
Risk of damage to the wires
– It is important that the cable for the
assistant brake A is placed on the inside of
the backrest tubes.
2. Place the wire for the backrest/seat recline B outside of
the backrest tubes.
A
C
E
C
D
Setup
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