Invacare Spyder 1098318 - Manual (Page 21)

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FIGURE 3 - FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK
Back Canes
Back Release Cord
FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK
(FIGURE 3)
WARNING
The back MUST be locked securely in
place BEFORE using the wheelchair. Oth-
erwise, injury or damage may occur.
Unfolding
1. Push/pull the back canes UP towards REAR of wheel-
chair until the back locks in place.
2. Check to make sure the back is securely locked in
place.
Folding
1. Pull the back release cord UP and push the back canes
DOWN towards the seat upholstery.
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FIGURE 2 - USING/STORING THE STRAP
Strap
Hook
Fastening
Strip
Loop
Fastening
Strip
Seat Rails
Rear of Wheelchair
Seat Upholstery
USING/STORING THE STRAP
(FIGURE 2)
WARNING
DO NOT use strap without a seat cushion.
The strap MUST be secured under seat cush-
ion when operating the wheelchair. Other-
wise, strap may become entangled in rear
wheels and injury or damage may occur.
DO NOT use the strap to carry or lift the
wheelchair. Otherwise, injury or damage
may occur.
The strap is provided to secure the folded wheelchair
during transport.
Using the Strap
1. Remove the seat cushion from the wheelchair.
NOTE: Disconnect the back upholstery cover from the seat
upholstery if adjustable tension back upholstery is installed.
2. Pull the strap UP to remove from the fastening strips
on the seat upholstery.
3. Fold the wheelchair. Refer to FOLDING/UNFOLDING
THE WHEELCHAIR in this procedure of the manual.
4. Wrap the strap around the seat rails of the wheel-
chair as shown in FIGURE 2.
5. Press the hook fastening strip at the end of the strap
firmly against the loop fastening strip on the strap to
secure the wheelchair.
Storing the Strap
1. Unfold the wheelchair. Refer to FOLDING/UNFOLDING
THE WHEELCHAIR in this procedure of the manual.
2. Secure the loop fastening strip of the strap to the fasten-
ing strips on the seat upholstery as shown in FIGURE 2.
NOTE: Secure the back upholstery cover to the seat up-
holstery if adjustable tension back upholstery is installed.
3. Install the seat cushion.
Seat Upholstery
Fastening Strips
Strap
FRAME PROCEDURE 5