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BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Armrest Options
The following sections will describe armrest options and
the comfort adjustments that can be made to them. Not all
armrest options are available on all TRU-Balance 4 Power
Positioning Systems.
NOTE: Do not make any changes to your seating
configuration without contacting your Quantum Rehab
Provider.
You may need the following to make comfort adjustments
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4 mm hex head wrench
5 mm hex head wrench
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6 mm hex head wrench
WARNING!
Do not attempt to lift or move your power chair or
seating system by any of its removable parts, including
the armrest(s), front rigging(s), seat cushions, seatback,
shrouds, or controller. Use only solid, non-removable
frame components to lift or move your power chair or
seating system.
Avoid putting all of your weight on the power chair
armrests and do not use the armrests for weight-bearing
purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause the
power chair to tip, resulting in a fall from the power chair
and personal injury.
If weight bearing is required for transfer or weight shift
purposes, please contact your Authorized Quantum
Rehab provider to acquire optional transfer handles.
The controller and controller bracket are non-load
bearing items on your seating system. Do not use the
controller or controller bracket for weight-bearing
purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause
damage to these components, resulting in a fall from the
seating system and personal injury.
Flip-Up Armrests
The Flip-up Armrests are designed to "flip up" out of the
way for easier transfer onto and off of the power chair. The
armrest height, angle, width, and swing can be adjusted.
NOTE: Changing the armrest height also changes the
armrest angle. We recommend adjusting the armrest
height first then, adjusting the armrest angle.
To adjust the armrest height:
1. Ensure armrest is flipped up to at least a 95° angle from
the seat pan for height adjustment.
2. Loosen rear screw on rear armrest support joint. See
figure 6.
3. Make sure on seatback side rail your rear pivot link is
mounted to proper height relative to back. See figure 6.
4. Ensure the armrest at a 95° angle.
5. Raise or lower the armrest to set armrest to the desired
height or location mark. See figure 6.
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8 mm hex head wrench
13 mm open wrench
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18 mm open wrench
6. Make sure the teeth of the pivot link and the teeth of
the rear armrest support joint are interlocked before
tightening rear screw of rear armrest support joint.
7. Loosen front screw on front armrest support joint. See
figure 6.
8. Raise or lower the armrest to set armrest to the desired
height.
9. Tighten front screw on front armrest support joint. See
figure 6.
10. Repeat, if necessary, for the other armrest.
To adjust the armrest angle:
1. For angle adjustment, loosen front screw on front
armrest support joint, adjust, and tighten.
2. Loosen nut, if necessary. See figure 6.
3. To set the armrest at the desired angle, adjust the
turnbuckle to raise or lower the armrest.
4. Tighten front screw on front armrest support joint. See
figure 6.
5. Tighten nut if necessary. See figure 6.
6. Repeat, if necessary, for the other armrest.
NOTE: After adjusting the armrest height, you may need
to adjust the armrest angle. We recommend checking
the angle of the armrest first then adjusting the angle to
meet the power chair user's preferences. If you have any
questions, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider.
To adjust the armrest width:
1. Loosen bottom screw underneath the rear of the armrest
support and adjust to the desired width. See figure 6.
2. When at desired width, tighten bottom screw.
3. Loosen top screw on top of armrest support joint and
adjust to make the armrest perpendicular to the seat
pan. See figure 6.
4. Once the armrest is properly adjusted, tighten.
To remove the armrest:
1. Hold armrest in place.
2. Remove the rear screw of the rear armrest support joint.
See figure 6.
3. Support the weight of the armrest and pull the armrest
off of the armrest post.
NOTE: Removing the rear screw of the rear armrest
support joint, without holding armrest will allow the
armrest to come completely unattached. We recommend
holding armrest before removing rear screw.
WARNING!
Some power chair components are heavy. You may need
assistance to lift or carry them.
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