Operation Manual

Assembly and Operating Instructions Ver. 3 01/2014 (2284)
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BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The brakes may need to be adjusted periodically. We would advise that this is
done by competent person.
For normal adjustment see Fig. 5, ‘Nut A’ needs to be unscrewed and the
sleeve moved either upwards or downwards as required to adjust the brakes.
Fig. 5
CORRECT USAGE
WARNING: The centre of balance is affected by a change in posture
body position or weight distribution.
Many activities require the chair owner to reach, bend and transfer into and
out of the chair. These movements will cause a change to normal balance,
centre of gravity and weight distribution of the chair.
The design of your chair enables it to remain stable for normal everyday
usage if used correctly in accordance with the recommendations in this
manual.
1. Reaching/bending forward
Move the chair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach.
Position the front castors so that they are extended as far forward as
possible. Fully engage the wheel locks on the rear wheels. Only reach
out to take what is within arm’s length in normal sitting position. Only
the arms should extend beyond the seat of the chair. Do not attempt