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TRAVELER usage instructions
18.3.1 General instructions
After each change to the tipping point:
the caster wheel axles must be readjusted
(see Chapter 23.4).
the brakes must be readjusted (see Chap-
ter 26).
Extreme settings such as drive wheels
mounted far to the front are only permitted for
experienced wheelchair users who are able to
actively shift their weight forwards during oper-
ation.
To minimise the risk of tipping backwards,
we recommend using anti-tipping supports,
even with anti-tipping settings.
19 Back system
Avoid falling into the seating and backrest
upholstery/back shell as it significantly in-
creases the risk of an adjustment, falling down
or defects.
19.1 Backrest angle
19.1.1 Adjustment possibilities with an ad-
justable backrest
If equipped with an adjustable and foldable
backrest, the backrest angle can be flexibly ad-
justed without using tools and the backrest can
be completely folded away. The angle of the
backrest can be fixed in 7 positions in 5° steps.
Observe that the centre of gravity is
shifted further to the rear by the enlargement of
the angle between the backrest and the seat
system and thus, the tipping point of the prod-
uct is reached much sooner.
19.1.2 Instructions for sitting posture with
an adjustable backrest
For a good sitting posture, we recommend po-
sitioning the backrest vertical to the ground,
where possible.
With low backrests with adaptable belt cover
due to a disability, it may be advantageous to
slightly tilt the backrest forwards and to slacken
the top belt of the backrest upholstery so that
the slack in the upper area is greater in order
to achieve good sitting stability under certain
circumstances (see Chapter 19.2).
The adjustment possibility of the backrest an-
gle supports active sitting and ensures for flexi-
bility of the wheelchair user. An example in the
following:
if the angle of the seat has been changed
(see Chapter 18.2), the angle of the
backrest can be respectively readjusted.
When driving on slopes and when trans-
porting baggage (e.g. backpacks) on the
backrest, the centre of gravity shifts more
to the rear and the risk of tipping in-
creases. Then this can be counteracted by
a respective angle adjustment of the
backrest to the front.
For comfortable seating, the backrest can
be locked in a position to the rear so that
the backrest is tilted slightly back.
19.1.3 Adjusting the backrest angle or
folding down the backrest with an
adjustable backrest
To adjust the backrest, relieve it (otherwise
there is a risk of tipping) and then loosen the
locking pins that engage in the locking holes of
the side sections on the left and right. For this
purpose, grasp under the seat cover and in the
middle, pull the cord to the front that is linked
to the locking pin.
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