Using The Wheelchair; Preparing For Stowed Transportation; To Use The Wheelchair Again; Mechanical Fixed Reclining Back (-3° To 12°) - Quickie Tango Instructions For Use Manual

6.0 using the wheelchair:

warnIng!
Parts of the wheelchair are heavy. Please use correct
lifting techniques.
If you are unsure about lifting or removing any assemblies,
or performing any other task requiring physical effort, get
someone to help you who can manage the task.

6.1 preparing for stowed transportation:

Remove the batteries as described in section 5.5 and
Chapter 9.0
To lift the batteries please use the handles on the webbing
cradle surrounding the batteries.
Ensure that the cushion, back, kerb climber are removed
or folded & foot plates are flipped up or removed.
To lift the chair please use the upper parts of the side
frame tubes.

6.2 to use the wheelchair again:

Reverse the above procedure ie;
Put the cushion, kerb climber, backrest & foot rests back
in place.
Refit the batteries.
warnIng!
Never lift the wheelchair by the armrests or foot rests,
since they are detachable parts and harm could be done
to the user or to the wheelchair.
6.3 mechanical fixed reclining back (-3° to 12°):
(Fig. 6.1):
The backrest can be adjusted in 3° increments by
removing the two star knobs. To reposition, choose the
required back angle, insert the two star knobs again and
tighten.
fig.6.1
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6.4 manual reclining back (-3° to 30°) with gas strut:
(fig.6.2):
The backrest angle can be adjusted without tools by
pressing the lever as shown in fig 6.2. To fix the required
back angle just release the lever. The gas strut offers
some force to support the upwards movement.
fig.6.2
6.5 powered reclining back (-3° to 30°)
(Fig. 6.3):
The backrest can be adjusted through the joystick or the
Quickie Direct Actuator Control.
Press the actuator mode button to swap into the actuator
mode. Moving the joystick forwards brings the backrest
forward, moving the joystick backwards moves it into the
opposite direction. A left or right joystick movement will
select other seat actuator functions. Press the actuator
mode button again to return to drive mode.
warnIngs!
reclining backs:
• For safety reasons never remove the anti-tip wheels.
• In order to avoid any malfunction in the cable, you
must ensure that the cables are not completely taut.
• When adjusting the back angle, be careful not to get
your fingers caught.
fig.6.3