Folding/Unfolding The Wheelchair - progeo Basic Light User Manual

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Folding/unfolding the wheelchair

The model BASIC LIGHT has a crossbar system foldable seat.
Lean your hands' palms on the seat tubes, positions A and B, and push them down until the
complete opening of the wheelchair.
After opening the wheelchair, carefully check that the seat tubes are well inserted on
the four supports S.
While opening the wheelchair, be careful not to squeeze
your fingers between the seat tube and the supports or
between the seat tube and the frame tube.
OPENING
S
S
In order to make the operation easier, it is advisable to lift one rear wheel to reduce the friction on
the floor. To do so, take hold on the backrest and slightly lift the wheelchair.
Now, with your free hand on the seat tube, position A or B, push the seat tube down on the
supports S.
Check that the seat tubes are well inserted on the four supports S.
Lower the footplate.
Remove the cushion or any other soft or rigid supports from the seat and from the backrest.
Raise the footplate.
With both hands, pull the seat canvas up as shown in the picture.
CLOSING
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