Parking Brakes; Backrest; Adjusting The "Laguna" Tension Adjustable; Adjusting The Tension Adjustable Backrest - Invacare Rea Dahlia 30 User Manual

Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45

3.4 Parking brakes

The parking brakes are used to immobilize the wheelchair
when it is stationary to prevent it from rolling away.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning if you brake sharply
If you engage the parking brakes while you are
moving, the direction of movement can become
uncontrollable and the wheelchair may stop
suddenly, which can lead to a collision or to you
falling out.
– Never engage the parking brakes while you are
moving.
WARNING!
Risk due to wheelchair being out of control
– The parking brakes must be operated
simultaneously.
– Do not engage the parking brakes to slow down
the wheelchair.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
The parking brakes will not operate correctly
unless there is sufficient air in the tyres.
– Ensure the correct tyre pressure, see section
"Tyres" for more information.
CAUTION!
Risk of pinching or crushing
There may be a very small gap between the rear
wheel and the parking brake with the risk that
you could trap your fingers.
– Keep your fingers away from movable parts
when using the brake, always keep your hand
on the brake lever.
The distance between the brake shoe and the tyre
can be adjusted. The adjustment must be carried out
by a qualified technician.
To operate the brake, refer to paragraph Using the
wheelchair, section 6.2.1 Using the User Operated Brake,
page 35.

3.5 Backrest

3.5.1 Adjusting the "Laguna" tension adjustable

backrest
The "Laguna" tension adjustable backrest is only
available on the Dahlia 30º.
WARNING!
Risk of injury
The position of the head could cause neck and/or
breathing problems for the user if the hook and
loop straps come loose at the top of the backrest.
– Make sure that the hook and loop straps only
has a minimum of 6 cm overlap distance. Press
the hook and loop straps firmly together and
make sure that they stay fixated.
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1. Adjust the shape of the "Laguna" tension adjustable
backrest with the hook and loop straps A.
WARNING!
Risk of injury
Too much slack on the hook and loop straps
when using cover Lateral and neckrest bow/pole
can cause pressure sores.
– Make sure that there is a space between the
backrest and the neckrest bow/pole in order to
avoid pressure sores.

3.5.2 Adjusting the tension adjustable backrest

1. Define where you would like to have a firmer support of
the back of the user.
2. Have the user leaning forwards and tighten the straps in
that region.
3. Make sure that all straps are fastened.
4. Apply the cover (start with the vertical middle) and
make sure that the shape now created by the tension
adjustable straps is preserved.

3.5.3 Adjusting the backrest angle

B
A
1. Use the yellow lever A marked with the yellow symbol
B on the left hand side to angle the backrest.
2. Press upwards while you angle the backrest to the
desired position.
3. Release the lever.
A
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