Catalyst Recline Back - Ki Mobility Catalyst 5 Manual De Instrucciones Y Garantía

V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
Q. Catalyst Recline Back
WARNING: Back height, back angle, seat depth, recline angle, seat height, size/position of rear
wheels, size/position of front casters and any added weight to the back of the chair such as
accessories, backpacks and oxygen tanks all relate to and affect the stability of the wheelchair.
Any adjustments or change to one or more of the items listed above can decrease the stability of
the wheelchair. Take caution when making changes to the above items. Consult a qualified
technician when adjusting back height, back angle, seat depth, seat height, size / position of rear
wheels and size/position of front casters. Inappropriate adjustments can result in serious injury.
Reclining Back Notes for Operation
1. After making any adjustments to the system, make sure all attaching hardware is securely
tightened.
2. Always make sure the wheelchair is stable in the fully reclined position. Depending on the
angle of the backrest, the full recline position will be 65° and is relative to the full upright
position. Full upright position is measured as 0°.
3. Always engage the wheel locks while reclining or inclining to ensure maximum safety of the
patient.
4. Before using the reclining backrest, make sure the anti-tippers are adjusted properly to ensure
the wheelchair will not become unstable when in use. See Anti-Tip Instructions on page 40.
DANGER: Tilting or reclining the chair beyond level greatly increases the risk of falling out of the
chair, which can result in serious injury or death.
Recline / Incline
1. Unlock the system prior to recline or incline
adjustment by removing the locking pin (Fig.
26:A) from locking hole (Fig. 26:B) on each
recline trigger.
2. Make sure wheel locks are engaged and
wheelchair is on a level surface.
3. Grip the handles securely and slowly depress
both reclining triggers (Fig. 26:C) at the same
time to release the gas cylinders. This will allow
you to adjust the backrest position as follows:
a. Reclining - to open the angle of the backrest
relative to the seat frame, or recline, by
applying downward force on gas springs.
b. Inclining - return to upright position by
applying force upward and pushing the
backrest towards the front of the wheelchair.
4. Once desired backrest recline angle has been
achieved, slowly release both reclining triggers.
5. To lock the system, insert the locking pin (Fig. 26:A) into the locking pin hole (Fig. 26:B). It is
recommended that you always lock both reclining backrest triggers when you are done
positioning the patient.
Fig. 26
B
A
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C
C
B
A