4.
Adjustments
4.1
Adjus ng the height of the backrest
By default, the height of the backrest is set at 290 mm. Nevertheless, it can be adjusted to between 250 and
390 mm by following the indica ons below:
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and remove the canvas of the backrest, which is a ached by the velcro strips on the support
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straps.
Unscrew the (F) screws which a ach the adjustment extensions for the backrest height.
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Select the new height for the backrest.
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Put back the (F) screws into the new posi on and securely ghten them.
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If you need to add one or more velcro support straps for the external padding.
Re-install the backrest canvas, taking care to fold any overhang under the cushion.
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NOTE: The wheelchair comes with two sets of backrest extensions. The short set covers a height adjustment to
between 250 and 310 mm. The extended set covers a height adjustment to between 330 and 390 mm.
The support straps provided cover the whole adjustment range, just like the padded canvas cover.
4.2
Adjus ng the seat depth
The FW500 allows the seat depth to be increased from 400 to 420 mm simply by moving the seat plate forward
by 2 cm:
Unscrew and remove the seat screws (S).
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Slide the rigid seat forward 2 cm
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Tighten the screws (S)
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