Folding wheelchair – Invacare Lightweight User Manual

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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

FIGURE 2.7 Unfolding

Folding Wheelchair

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.8.

1. Swing footrest/legrest in locked

position to the front of the wheelchair.

2. Pivot footplates upward to vertical

position.

3. With both hands, grasp the middle of

the seat upholstery at the front and
back edge and lift up.

CAUTION

DO NOT allow upholstery to hang

between the cross braces.

4. Place excess seat upholstery over the

armrest.

FIGURE 2.8 Folding Wheelchair

Seat Rail

NOTE: DO NOT wrap thumb or fingers
under the seat rail. Point fingers and thumb to
the inside of the wheelchair.

NOTE: Press down on the seat rail and the
seat upholstery with the entire hand. DO
NOT place any part of the hand under the
seat rail.

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