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III. YOUR CHAIR
BODY COMPONENTS
Chairs are equipped with several frame and electrical components. Typically, frame (or body) components
include a removable back, chaise pad*, seat, footrest, leg levelers, a lift frame, and scissor mechanisms.
The electrical components include the external transformer with connection cables, hand control, motor, and
batteries‡ (not included). Refer to figure 3.1 and note that the illustrations and options listed may not reflect
the type of chair that you own.
HAND CONTROL: Contains the controls
needed to operate the various functions
of the chair. Refer to the Hand Control
Quick Reference Guide for more
information on hand control options.
QUICK-RELEASE CONNECTOR:
Enables the user to detach the hand
control from the chair.
EXTERNAL TRANSFORMER, POWER
CORD, MOTOR/TRANSFORMER CABLE:
Connects to a standard electrical outlet to
provide power to the chair; may be equipped
with an LED which will show green to
indicate power to the transformer. Refer to
the optional wall mounting information.
BATTERIES (NOT INCLUDED):
Provide the power needed to return
the chair to an upright or semi-
upright position in the event of a
power failure. Must be installed in the
external transformer if equipped
with battery back-up.
NOTE: Some chairs are equipped
with external transformers that
contain an installed lithium-ion
battery pack.
Figure 3.1 Chair Main Components
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LIFT MECHANISM
(PINCH POINT):
Responds to the hand control
commands to position the
chair in the recline, sit, and
stand positions. See pinch
point warning for more
information.
SCISSOR MECHANISMS (PINCH POINT):
Extend or retract to take the chair through
the various stages of recline. See pinch
point warning for more information.
FOOTREST EXTENSION:
(Standard on some models)
Provides 3 in. (8 cm) of extension
and folds up neatly when chair is
in the seated or lift positions.
LEG LEVELERS (4): Manually
rotate up or down to stabilize
the chair before use.
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