Chapter 4: Backrests And Push Handles; Folding Adjustable Height & Angle Backrest (Titanium Or Aluminum); Folding The Backrest; Unfolding The Backrest - Permobil Aero Z 2 Series Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 4: BACKRESTS AND PUSH HANDLES

Folding Adjustable Height & Angle Backrest (Titanium or Aluminum)
Note: The Aluminum Adjustable Height & Angle Backrest without Integrated Push Handles is standard on all wheelchairs.
The Titanium Adjustable Height & Angle Backrest is available as an option on all chairs. Integrated Push Handles are
available as an option with either the titanium or aluminum backrest. The instructions in this section apply to all of these
variations.
I WARNING
Before using your wheelchair, make sure the Folding Adjustable Height & Angle Backrest is locked securely in place in the
upright position and all mounting hardware is securely tightened.
If you ignore this Warning, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others
or damage the wheelchair.

Folding the Backrest

1. Grasp the TiShaft Release Bar and pull up. See Figure 4-1.
2. Push the backrest forward toward the front of the chair.
Note: If you have a Lock-Down Backrest, make sure the
backrest is locked securely in the folded position.

Unfolding the Backrest

1. Lift up on the backrest and pull towards the rear of the chair.
2. Make sure the backrest locks securely into place.

Unfolding the Lock-Down Backrest

1. Push up the TiShaft Release Bar and pull the backrest
towards the rear of the chair.
2. Make sure the backrest locks securely into place.

Adjusting the Backrest Mount

Tools Needed:
• Two 10 mm Open End Wrenches
If your backrest is difficult to fold and unfold or is too loose,
follow these procedures:
1. Using an Open End wrench, hold the pivot bolt in place
and slightly loosen or tighten the nylock nut with the second
Open End wrench. See Figure 4-2.
2. Repeat the procedure on each side of the chair until the
desired tightness is achieved.
Permobil Aero Z & ZRA Owner's Manual
Folding Adjustable Backrest with TiShaft Release Bar
Adjusting the Backrest Mount
Nylock Nut
4-1
Figure 4-1
TiShaft
Release Bar
Backrest
Figure 4-2
Pivot
Bolt
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