Lateral Positioning Pads (For Adjustable Backrest Cover Only); Using Lateral Positioning Pads; Using Wedges With Lateral Positioning Pad; Adjusting The Drip Stand - Invacare rea Azalea Assist User Manual

Rea® Azalea®
Tools: 5 mm Allen key / 13 mm fixed spanner.
1. The angle can be adjusted by loosening the screws E
and bolts D on the trunk support arm.
2. Hold with the Allen key and tighten with the fixed
spanner.
3. Remember to re-tighten the screws and bolts when the
required position is achieved.
The "swing-away" trunk support can be turned
sidewards in order to be out of the way when the
user is moving in to or out of the wheelchair.
CAUTION!
Risk of pinching
– The cover on the trunk support arm must
always be on when the chair is in use.
4.5 Lateral positioning pads (for
adjustable backrest cover only)
WARNING!
Risk of trapping
– Be careful not to trap your trunk between the
two lateral positioning pads during front or
lateral transfers; when the user is moving in
the wheelchair.
CAUTION!
Risk of uncomfortable posture
Insufficient space between the lateral positioning
pads can be uncomfortable for certain users.
– This adjustment must be performed by a
qualified technician upon agreement by a
prescribing physician.
– Consult with your authorized provider.
The lateral positioning pads can be adjusted in height
and sideways.
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4.5.1 Using lateral positioning pads

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B
1. Remove the backrest cover A.
2. Adjust the lateral positioning pads B in height and
sideways to the required position with the hook surface
of the backrest cover C.
3. Ensure that the two hook surfaces (pads and back cover)
are set correctly.
4. Put the backrest cover A back in place.

4.5.2 Using wedges with lateral positioning pad

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1. Attach the wedges on the self-gripping pad A.
2. Assemble the lateral positioning pads on the backrest.
See section: "Using lateral positioning pads".

4.6 Adjusting the drip stand

WARNING!
Risk of tipping / injury
– Max. load on the drip stand: 4 kg (2 x 2 kg)
The rod of the drip stand must always be placed in
a vertical position, i.e. in a 90 degree angle to the
ground, no matter the position of the backrest or
the wheelchair.
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