Product Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly
To Unfold
1. Remove chair from the box and place it on the ground. Remove any cardboard protection and the plastic from the
wheels.
2. Bring the folding push handles upward fully to enlarge and lock the push pins into the frame of the chair.
3. Place both hands on the upholstery just to the inside of the seat tubes and push down and out until the seat is
fully opened. Your fingers could be pinched, therefore, be sure both hands and all fingers are flat on the
upholstery. Do not allow fingers to grab or reach the black tubes that secure the seat. Continue to push down and
outward until tubes engage into the seat supports. (Warning: failure to upholster could lead to possible hand or
finger injury. Please call Nova customer service if you have any questions.)
To Fold
1. Pull upward on the middle of the seat from the front and rear until the chair is completely folded.
2. Release and fold down the back/push handles by pushing down on the release paddle and allowing the handles
to come down into a folded position.
To Attach the Footrests
1. First determine the left and right side by folding down the footplate and placing them in front of the seat. The
footplates should be facing each other and directly in front of the seat.
2. Place the attachment plates with holes above the pegs and slowly lower the holes onto both pegs.
3. Swivel the footrests inward until the silver release lever engages and locks the footrest into the forward position.
To Remove the Footrests
1. Push the silver release lever inward to release the footrests from the forward position.
2. Swivel outward and lift the footrests from the footrest pegs.
To Adjust the Footrest Height
For Models 307/309/319:
1. Locate tool wrench included with the footrests.
2. Turn wheels so they are in the “wheeled” position (as pictured).
3. Use the tool wrench to slightly loosen the silver hex screw located on the bottom of the footrests by turning the
screw left.
4. Pull on the footplate to desired length. Footrests should be a minimum of 2 1/2" from the ground to ensure proper
clearance.
5. Re-tighten the hex screw.
6. Repeat on other side.
For Models 327/329/330/332/348/349/352:
1. Remove height adjustment knob by turning counter clockwise.
2. Adjust the inner tube to desired height and line up hole on inner telescoping tube with outer hole.
3. Screw adjustment knob back into the adjustment leg and tighten.
To Use Hand Brakes (Models 330/332/352)
The hand brake is to be used for speed control only. Squeeze up on the hand brake to control the speed. Use the wheel
brake when entering or exiting the chair.
Engage the Park Brake
Push down on the black ball shaped knob located at the rear of the hand brake handles. The handle will lock into a
downward position when properly engaged. Pull up on the hand brakes to release the brakes.
How to Adjust the Brakes
Note: The braking system on your new Transport Chair with Hand Brakes has been preset from the factory. If you need
to adjust the tension of your brakes, you can adjust them by the following:
Hand Brake is Too Loose.
Loosen the tension adjustment screw locking nut and turn the screw one full turn clockwise (as viewed from standing at
the back of the transport chair). If this does not correct the adjustment, repeat one full turn at a time until you have
adjusted your brakes. Then make sure the locking nut is spun tight against the housing to prevent the screw from
loosening.
Hand brake is Too Tight.
Same as the procedure above except turn the screw counter clockwise.