Angle Adjustment — Tension Adjustable Backrest - Invacare Rea Dahlia 30 Service Manual

Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45
for different adjustments according to how the backrest is
mounted. Position A (the part of the backrest with the
longer angle turned upwards) gives the user more room for
the shoulder area while position B gives more room for
the bottom.
Determine if the user needs more space in the shoulder area
or in the bottom area. The design of the backrest tubes with
different angles allows for these adjustments.
1. Loosen and remove screws on both sides.
2. Turn the backrest.
3. Reinsert the screws.
4. Make sure to fasten properly.
The user can not sit in the chair when the backrest
tubes are removed.
The backrest tubes have a width adjustment of 25 mm.
The upper and lower parts of the tubes can be adjusted
individually to accommodate for different needs. The
outward movement will embrace the user and offer lateral
support.
Backrest positioning
Angle the backrest- and seat tilt a couple of degrees in order
to obtain a stable seating position for the user.
A
A
A Position A — The longer angle of the backrest is
turned upwards.
B Position B — The longer angle of the backrest is
turned downwards.
A
Screws for adjustment of the backrest tubes.
A
Tools: 5 mm Allen Key
26
B
B
A
3.3.3 Angle adjustment — Tension adjustable backrest
A
The backrest tubes can be angled individually, the indication
labels A on the backrest tubes are a help in order to get
the same angle on both sides.
1. Move the user from the chair.
2. Remove the backrest cover and loosen the velcro® straps
- the straps should slack about 5 cm.
3. Loosen the backrest tubes and adjust them in order to
fit the shape of the user.
4. Re-tighten the screws after adjustment.
3.4 Positioning the headrest/neckrest to the
front
This additional depth adjustment will move the
headrest another 7 cm forward.
D
C
A
You can also adjust the angle and depth by turning
the attachment for the headrest / neckrest.
1. Loosen the handwheel A.
2. Remove the headrest / neckrest.
C
D
A
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