Adjusting The Push Handles; Adjusting The Back/Seat Upholstery; Adjusting The Back Upholstery - Otto Bock Ventus Instructions For Use Manual

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6.5.3 Adjusting the push handles

The "standard" push handle (see fig. 40) and the "folding" push handle (not pictured) cannot be adjusted in
height.
The height of the "height-adjustable" (see fig. 41) and "height-adjustable/removable" push handles (not pictured)
can be adjusted for easier pushing by an attendant.
1) Release the clamping lever.
2) Adjust the height of the push handle.
3) Close the clamping lever tightly.
INFORMATION: Both push handles must be adjusted to the same height.
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6.6 Adjusting the Back/Seat Upholstery

6.6.1 Adjusting the Back Upholstery

INFORMATION
A well-adjusted backrest provides lasting comfort for the wheelchair user and reduces the risk of secondary dam­
age and pressure zones. Do not create too much pressure.
INFORMATION
Ensure that the user's pelvis is positioned as far back in the wheelchair as possible, i.e. between the backrest
tubes.
The backrest cover can be adjusted in segments to the needs of the user.
1) Remove the seat cushion.
2) Fold the seat pad forwards away from the hook-and-loop fastener (see fig. 42, item 1).
3) Pull the flap of the backrest pad off the hook-and-loop fastener (see fig. 42, item 2) and let it hang down.
4) Remove the backrest pad.
5) Loosen the backrest straps and then fasten together with the desired tension (see fig. 43).
6) Fit the backrest pad and secure it with the hook-and-loop fastener to the back and seat upholstery:
→ Place the kink in the backrest pad at the top. The "V" in the pad (see fig. 44, item 1) shows exactly where
the kink is.
→ Pull the backrest pad flap tightly downwards (see fig. 45).
→ Pull the part of the flap that can be fastened forwards and fasten tightly to the seat upholstery (see fig. 42,
item 2).
INFORMATION: The part of the flap that can be fastened prevents sliding or falling through the
gaps between the straps and protects against draughts.
7) Fasten the seat pad (see fig. 42, item 1) and the seat cushion.
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