Procedure 1 - Upholstery - Sunrise Medical RGK HILITE User Manual

Hilite User Manual | Procedure 1

Procedure 1 - Upholstery

The upholstery is fully adjustable and can be easily adjusted to provide the correct balance and comfort in your new
wheelchair.
Fig 3.
1.1: Adjusting Seat
Remove the cushion from the wheelchair. The seat is
adjusted by increasing or decreasing the tension in the straps
on the underside of the seat (Fig 4). To remove, release all the
straps and remove.
Fig 4.
1.2: Adjusting Backrest
Remove the cushion and centre pad from wheelchair (Fig 3).
The backrest is adjusted by increasing or decreasing the
tension on the straps at the back of the backrest. To remove,
release all the straps and remove.
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1.3: Changing Cushion Cover
Remove cushion from the wheelchair. Open the Velcro
pocket at the rear of the cushion and remove or replace foam
as required. (Fig 5).
Fig 5.
WARNING:
The position of the footrest, camber tube and rear seat
height, as well as the tautness of the back upholstery are
directly related to the chair's stability. Any change to one
or any combination of the four may cause the chair to
decrease in stability. Use EXTREME caution when using a
new seating position for the first time.
CAUTION:
Velcro used on upholstery may cause property damage if
contacted closely.
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