Owner`s manual

118444 Rev. D

QM-710/71 5HD/72 0

VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE

I. FOLDING BACKREST

Quickie QM-710/715HD/720 wheelchairs are shipped with backrest in folded position. (optional)

1. Upright Positioning

a. Lift backrest to upright position so that latch handles (A) lock into place.

b. Backrest is ready for use.

2. Folding Backrest

a. Lift and turn backrest latch handles (A) inward

or outward.

b. Fold backrest forward.

WARNING

Backrest latches must be locked into place before operating wheelchair.

J. MANUAL RECLINE OPERATION

The ASAP II seating system has two manual recline options. The first is using a 16mm socket

wrench at point (B) and the second can be done by using a knob (C) on the side of the chair. To

recline the chair, rotate this knob clockwise and turn the knob counter-clockwise to return the

back to a more upright position.

K. SWING-AWAY FOOTRESTS

1. Installation

a. Place swing-away pivot pin (D) into the locating hole (E) on top of the hanger mount with

the footrest facing outward from frame.

b. Rotate the footrest inward until latch plate locks (F) into place on locking bolt.

2. Removal

a. To remove footrest, press quick-release lever (G).

b. Rotate footrest outward and lift.

L. ELEVATING LEGREST

(Optional)

1. Installation

To install or remove Elevating Legrest (ELR) see instructions for Swing-away Footrest installation.

2. Adjustment

a. To raise legrest, lift to desired position. Legrest will automatically lock in place.

b. To lower legrest, while seated in chair, first lift slightly then press release lever (H) down

and lower legrest to desired position.