Backrest; Folding The Back Support Up/Down - Otto Bock C2000 Instructions For Use Manual

Use
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8.4 Backrest

CAUTION
Exposed pinch points
Crushing, pinching due to incorrect handling
► Do not reach into the danger area with your fingers when folding the backrest up or down.
The backrest provides pressure redistribution and support for the upper body.

8.4.1 Folding the back support up/down

The wheelchair may be delivered with the backrest folded down. It has to be folded up and secured prior to use.
Method for standard back adjustment
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Method for power back angle adjustment
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Adjusting the calf pad
1) Using a size 13 open-end or combination wrench
loosen the two screws on the mounting sheet and
remove them.
2) Move the receiver with the calf pad up or down
along the rail.
3) To change the depth setting, another hole further
forward or backward in the mounting sheet can be
selected.
4) Insert the screws into the mounting holes and
retighten them.
Folding up the backrest
1) Pull on the strap until the locking bolts are free.
2) Lift the backrest and bring it to the desired position.
3) Allow the locking bolts to engage.
4) Verify locking by pulling on the backrest to confirm
it is securely engaged.
Folding down the backrest
1) If needed: Remove the side panels.
2) Pull on the strap until the locking bolts are free.
3) Lay the backrest down on the seat.
Folding up the back support
1) Fold the back support up.
2) Push the lock lever down (see fig. 13, item 1).
3) Place the cross bolt on the end of the gas compres­
sion spring or actuator into the bracket (see fig. 13,
item 2).
4) Release the lock lever until the cross bolt engages.
5) Check to ensure the lock is securely engaged by
pulling on the back support.
Folding down the back support
1) Push the lock lever down (see fig. 13, item 1).
2) Release the cross bolt on the end of the gas com­
pression spring or the actuator from the bracket
(see fig. 13, item 2).
3) Fold the back support down onto the seat.
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