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

Use
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7.5 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.

7.5.1 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
9
Method for power back angle adjustment
10
16
Removing the legrests
1) Unhook the calf band.
2) Flip the footplate up.
3) Push the legrest locking mechanism back and dis­
4) Swing out the legrest.
5) Pull the legrest up and remove it.
Installing the legrest
1) Hook the legrest into the holder from above.
2) Swing the legrest forward until the legrest lock
3) Fold down the footplate.
4) Hook the calf band into the holder.
Folding up the backrest
1) Pull on the strap until the locking bolts are free (see
2) Lift the backrest and move it to the desired position.
3) Allow the locking bolts to engage.
4) Check to ensure the lock is securely engaged by
Folding down the backrest
1) Pull on the strap until the locking bolts are free (see
2) Fold the backrest down onto the seat.
Folding up the backrest
1) Fold the backrest up.
2) Push the lock lever down (see fig. 10, item 1).
3) Place the cross bolt on the end of the gas compres­
2
4) Release the lock lever until the cross bolt engages.
5) Check to ensure the lock is securely engaged by
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Folding down the backrest
1) Push the lock lever down (see fig. 10, item 1).
2) Release the cross bolt on the end of the gas com­
engage it (see fig. 8).
engages.
fig. 9).
pulling on the backrest.
fig. 9).
sion spring or actuator into the bracket (see fig. 10,
item 2).
pulling on the backrest.
pression spring or the actuator from the bracket
(see fig. 10, item 2).
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