Backrest; Push Handles; Flip-Up Armrest - Invacare XLT User Manual

XLT
1. To apply the brake, pull the brake lever forwards beside or
between your knees as far as possible.
2. To release the brake, push the brake lever backwards beside
or between your knees.

3.3 Backrest

Backrest cover
You can adjust the tension of the backrest cover as required.
Adjusting the backrest cover
Remove the backrest cushion A.
1.
Loosen the Velcro® tapes B on the rear of the backrest cover
2.
by simply pulling on them.
3. Tighten or loosen the tapes as required then reattach them.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping
If the bands are set very loose, the tipping point of your
wheelchair is changed for the worse.
– Ensure that the bands are set correctly.
Backrest height
The height of the backrest can be adjusted. The adjustment must be
carried out by the specialist dealer.
Backrest angle
The angle of the backrest can be adjusted. The adjustment must be
carried out by the specialist dealer.
Backrest bar
WARNING!
Risk of accidents
The backrest bar is not suited for lifting or carrying the
wheelchair with the user sitting in it as it can break.
– The backrest bar may not be used to lift or carry the
wheelchair while the user is sitting in it.

3.4 Push handles

IMPORTANT!
– Always check the push handles before using the
wheelchair, as to whether the hand grips are secure,
cannot be turned and cannot be pulled off.
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Foldable push handles
Fully depress button A and fold up respectively fold down the
1.
push handle B until it audibly engages.
CAUTION!
If not correctly engaged, the push handle could
accidentally fold down while pushing the wheelchair.
– Make sure that the push handle is correctly engaged.
Height adjustable, angled push handles
The infinitely height adjustable push handles allow any assistant to
adjust the handles to a comfortable level.
To set the height of the push handles, loosen the bolt A, push
1.
the handle to the desired position and tighten the bolt again.

3.5 Flip-up armrest

Folding
1. Grip the siderest by the cushion or by the front curve and fold
it back.
Removing
1. Fold the siderest back and pull it up out of the holder on the back.
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