Invacare ORBITL Owners Manual - Page 73

Adjusting Limit Stops of the Tilt Mechanism

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SECTION 11-RECLINER 7. When the back reaches desired angle, slowly release the handles of the recliner cable assemblies. 8. To return the back to the full upright position, reverse the above steps keeping in mind proper body mechanics. 9. Do one following: A. Disengage the wheel locks. Refer to Hand Activated Wheel Lock Procedures on page 66 or Foot Activated Wheel Lock Procedures on page 65. B. Tilt the wheelchair, if necessary. Refer to Engaging Tilt‐In‐Space on page 70. Stroller Handle Handle Gas Cylinder FIGURE 11.2 Operating Recliner Adjusting Limit Stops of the Tilt Mechanism Adjusting Anterior (Forward) Limit Stops ƽ WARNING Anterior (forward) tilt is a feature of this wheelchair designed for the use of a healthcare professional or assistant only. Repositioning of the anterior (forward) limit stop must NEVER be performed by the wheelchair user. When anterior (forward) tilt is needed, it must ALWAYS be repositioned by a healthcare professional or assistant. DO NOT operate the wheelchair when the seat frame is in the anterior (forward) tilt position (seat frame is at approximately 10o forward tilt). Serious bodily injury may occur to the patient and the assistant(s). Part No. 1073955 73 Orbit™

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SECTION 11—RECLINER
Part No. 1073955
73
Orbit
7.
When the back reaches desired angle, slowly release the handles of the recliner cable
assemblies.
8.
To return the back to the full upright position, reverse the above steps keeping in mind
proper body mechanics.
9.
Do one following:
A. Disengage the wheel locks. Refer to Hand Activated Wheel Lock Procedures
on
page 66 or Foot Activated Wheel Lock Procedures
on page 65.
B. Tilt the wheelchair, if necessary. Refer to Engaging Tilt
In
Space
on page 70.
FIGURE 11.2
Operating Recliner
Adjusting Limit Stops of the Tilt Mechanism
Adjusting Anterior (Forward) Limit Stops
±
WARNING
Anterior (forward) tilt is a feature of this wheelchair designed for the use of a
healthcare professional or assistant only.
Repositioning of the anterior (forward)
limit stop must NEVER be performed by the wheelchair user. When anterior
(forward) tilt is needed, it must ALWAYS be repositioned by a healthcare
professional or assistant.
DO NOT operate the wheelchair when the seat frame is in the anterior (forward)
tilt position (seat frame is at approximately 10
o
forward tilt). Serious bodily injury
may occur to the patient and the assistant(s).
Stroller
Handle
Handle
Gas
Cylinder