Convaid Cruiser User manual

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Unpacki ng the chai r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Warni ngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unfoldi ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Foldi ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Seat back hei ght . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Seat wi dth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Seat depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seat depth tube replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Attachi ng support strap for seat depth extensi on tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Two-piece seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Qui ck release wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Anti -shi mmy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Locking and unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attendant hand brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Three-poi nt posi ti oni ng belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Depth adjustable crotch strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
H-harness wi th padded covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Seat-to-Back Angle Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Footplate hei ght adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Angle adjustable footplates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Foot posi ti oners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Footplate securement strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Footplate depth adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Caster locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Calf panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Anatomi c back support frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Addi tional Accessori es: Swi ng-away lateral support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Full torso swi ng-away vest support . . . . . . . . . . .20
Lateral thi gh support (adductor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Medi al thi gh support (abductor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Padded headwi ngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Headrest extensi on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Occi headwi ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
5-poi nt harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Seat cushi ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Upper extremi ty support surface (tray) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Saddle bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Underseat storage basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Headrest cover (Canopy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heavy duty rei nforced upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Reducer seat i nsert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Rear anti -ti p tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Uti li ty bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Foam tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Bus transport models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Fabri c removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Adjustable Tensi on Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Planar back adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Wheel lock adjustment & Hand brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Mai ntenance, operati ng and safety i nstructi ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
Table of Content
Setting Up
Fitting Guide
Wheels
Accessories
Transit Models
Miscellaneous
Planar Options
Important Information
i i
Operating
Instructions
Scout Options

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Cruiser Cruiser Planar
Cruiser Classic Scout
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SETT NG UP
1
Unpacking
Unpacking the Chair
Check to see that the followi ng i tems are i ncluded wi th the chai r:
• Left and ri ght footplates
• Accessori es as ordered
• Hex wrench (5/32)

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CAUTION: Convaid belts and shoulder straps are for positioning only and
are not to be used as a vehicle restraint.
CAUTION: • For increased safety, the seat belt should be used at all times.
• Do not leave user unattended.
• Do not strap user too tight.
• Straps should not interfere with breathing or circulation.
• Always apply wheel locks before letting go of the chair.
• If front edge of seat is at or forward of the point where tires
touch the floor, avoid using front of seat tubes for support
during entry or exit from chair to prevent tipping.
• Avoid using footplates for weight support during exit or entry
of the chair.
Read Before Use
Warning
CAUTION: To avoid tipping, do not hang item from the push handle.
CAUTION: Ensure the wheels are installed properly. You will hear a
“click” when wheel locks into place.
CAUTION: Always secure user with belt first, before making any other
adjustments.
CAUTION: Keep fingers away from moving parts.
CAUTION: If the user’s weight is less than 50lbs, the use of anti-tip tubes
is encouraged.

SETT NG UP
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Unfolding
1. Lay chai r flat on ground and unbuckle closure strap.
Fig. 1A
2. Stand chai r on front caster, grasp si de of Push Handle
and push down on Seat Tube. Fig. 1B
3. Press down fi rmly on seat tubes to ensure the chai r i s
completely unfolded. Fig. 1C
4. Usi ng your foot, push down on Lower Rear Lock Brace
unti l i t locks i nto a strai ght posi ti on. Fig. 2A
5. Press grey buttons on each si de of Push Handle at the
same ti me, and rotate Push Handle to desi red hei ght.
Fig. 2B & 2C
6. Swi ng footplates down i nto posi ti on. Fig. 3A & 3B
• For Planar Seat and Back i nstallati on & i nstructi on,
see page 33.
Set-up and Adju tment
Caution:
To avoid tipping, do
not hang item from
the push handle.
Fig. 1A Fig. 1B Fig. 1C
Fig. 2A Fig. 2B Fig. 2C
Fig. 3A Fig. 3B
Note: One - Piece Push Handle will unfold as the chair opens.

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Folding
1. Swi ng footplates to the si de. Fig. 4A & 4B
2. Press grey buttons on each si de of Push Handle and rotate Push Handle down
completely. Fig. 5A & 5B
3. Unlock Rear Lock Brace by ki cki ng up on center of brace wi th foot. Fig. 6A
4. Grasp one si de of Push Handle and pull up on seat fabri c or seat tube wi th
opposi te hand. Fig. 6B & 6C
5. Lay chai r back onto Push Handle. Push down on tubi ng above front ti res unti l
chai r i s folded. Fig. 6D
6. Buckle closure strap. Fig. 6E
Fig. 4A Fig. 4B Fig. 5A
Fig. 5B Fig. 6A Fig. 6B
Fig. 6C Fig. 6D Fig. 6E

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Proper seat wi dth enables the user to si t comfortably and pre-
vents problems from developi ng. Whi le user i s seated on a flat
surface, measure from hi p to hi p. Fig. 8
The user should have enough room to prevent hi ps and thi ghs
from rubbi ng agai nst the frame. However, the chai r should not
be too wi de or the user wi ll sli de around and posture could be
affected.
The seat wi dth measurement for the Crui ser, i s taken from the
i nsi de of the armrest tubes.
Seat Back Height
Seat Width
Seat back hei ght vari es accordi ng to chai r type and seat wi dth.
Headrest extensi ons are avai lable when extra hei ght i s needed
to support the head.
To determi ne the seat back hei ght, measure from the seat to the
top of the shoulder or the upper part of the head.
Fig. 7
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Seat back hei ght
Fitting Guide
Correct seati ng and posi ti oni ng encourages good posture, whi ch i n turn ai ds
ci rculati on, breathi ng and di gestion. Please take the ti me to properly adjust the chai r
to fi t the user. f the user i s not correctly posi ti oned, check the accessori es secti on of
this manual to see i f one or more of our accessori es would help to faci li tate posture or
consult a physi cal therapi st. mproper seati ng can cause problems. Please consult a
physi cal therapi st or doctor for addi ti onal gui dance.
Convai d’s li ghtwei ght, foldi ng chai rs are desi gned to be more than just a conveni ent
chai r. Order the correct si ze chai r by fi rst determi ni ng the user’s hei ght, wei ght and
seati ng measurements. Properly-fi tted, Convai d chai rs wi ll provi de years of
comfortable use. As your chi ld grows, refer back to thi s Fi tti ng Gui de to adjust
the di mensi ons of the chai r.

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1. To change seat tubes or remove the seat tubes,
press grey detent pi n. To i nstall new seat tubes,
press grey detent pi n and release when desi red
setti ng i s achi eved. Repeat for opposi te si de.
Fig. 11 & 12
2. Rei nstall fabri c. Repeat for opposi te si de.
Note: For Crui ser Planar model, ski p step 2. Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Seat Depth Tube Replacement
Seat Depth
Fig. 10
Measure from the most posteri or
porti on of the buttocks to the
back of the knee. Subtract from
that measurement 1-2” to allow
adequate clearance between the
seat and the back of the knee.
Fig. 9
To change seat depth, parti ally fold
the chai r to reli eve fabri c tensi on.
Undo the Velcro® back panel of the
two pi ece seat. Grasp end of seat
tube, depress spri ng button and
move seat tube unti l spri ng button
relocates i nto the desi red hole.
Repeat for other si de of seat. Fig. 10
Seat depth
Fig. 9

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Excessi ve Velcro®
overlap li fts seat
fabri c and pushes
hi ps forward, creati ng
poor posture and
reducing effecti ve
seat depth. Reduced
seat
depth
Correct Velcro®
adjustment provi des
room for hi ps, and
makes greater use
of seat depth.
Wrong Right
Fig. 16 Fig. 17
Two-Piece Seat
The lower seat panel i s attached to the back panel wi th Velcro®.
t i s used to take up slack i n the seat panel after seat depth
adjustments have been made. Fig. 15, 16 & 17 Fig. 15
1. Remove Seat Upholstery. Fig. A & B
2. Change and nstall Seat Depth Tubes.
Press grey detent pi n and move Seat
Depth Tube to desi re setti ng. Fig. C
3. nstall Support Strap. Note: Make
sure rough, shi ny si de of strap i s
faci ng out. Fig. D-G
4. nstall Seat Upholstery. Fig. H
AB
C D
EFGH
Extension Tubes
Attaching Support Strap for Seat
FOR TEXTILE E UPHOLSTERY:
Make sure the seat depth
tube i nserts i nto the black
web loop located on the
i nsi de corner of the
texti lene upholstery.
Fig. I-K
Appli cable to : CX 14-18 N/A: CX 10/12
IJK
Please ote:
Do not use black web loop on the shortest adjustment of the small seat depth tubes.

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Wheel
Quick Release Wheels
1.To remove, press down and hold the Rear Wheel Locki ng Pi n. Grasp wheel and pull.
2. No tools are requi red to remove ti re.
1. To i nstall, sli de wheel
onto rear axle and push
wi th ball of hand unti l i t
cli cks i nto place.
TIRE REMOVAL
TIRE I STALLATIO
Rear Wheel Locki ng Pi n
Caution: Ensure the wheels are installed properly. You will hear a “click” when
wheel locks into place.
f the front wheels develop a shi mmy, use a wrench to
tighten the stem nut. Adjust the stem nut clockwi se unti l
the shi mmy di sappears.
Fig. 16
Anti-Shimmy
Fig. 16
ABC
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WH EELS
9
Locking and Unlocking
Convai d manufactures two types of wheel locks: hand operated and foot operated.
Check to see whi ch type of wheel locks are on your chai r.
Foot Operated Wheel Locks
Toggle Wheel Locks
To release lock:
Li ft upward on wheel lock
To lock:
Press downward on wheel lock
For All Cruiser Size 18, Cruiser Classic Models, and Cruisers with Scout Option
To lock:
Pull down on red handle.
To release lock:
Pull up on red handle.
Attendant Hand Brake
Fig. 17
Hand brakes help to mai ntai n control of the
chai r when goi ng down an i ncli ne. A moderate
squeeze to the lever wi ll slow the chai r; a fi rm
squeeze wi ll stop the chai r. Fig. 17

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Depth Adjustable Crotch Strap
The crotch strap can be adjusted by
threadi ng the strap through the desi red
slot. Fig. 19
Fig. 19
Operating In truction
Three-Point Positioning Belt
The three-poi nt posi tioni ng belt i s opti onal wi th every Convai d chai r. Adjust the belt
so the user stays securely i n posi ti on. The qui ck-release buckle i s attached to the crotch
strap, and joi ns the crotch strap to both belts.
To Buckle:
Sli p the metal clasps on
the belt strap i nto the si des
of the buckle. Fig. 18
To Release:
Press the grey button on
the buckle and pull out
the clasps. Fig. 18
Fig. 18
Caution: Always secure
user with belt first,
before making any
other adjustments.

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Fig. 20 Fig. 22
H-harness shoulder straps help the user
retai n upri ght trunk posi ti on. To adjust,
i nsert the bolt at the end of the strap
through the grommet hole i n the seat back.
Grommet choi ce should be level wi th or
hi gher than the top of the shoulders.
Choose a hole that wi ll keep the user
secure wi thout the strap rubbi ng agai nst
the face or neck. Secure the strap wi th the
threaded knob. Fig. 20 & 21
Shoulder pads for the
H- harness are standard.
The pads come equi pped
wi th a snap buckle for
easy attachment. Fig. 22
H-Harness with Padded Covers
Fig. 21
Fig. 23
Dependi ng on the user’s degree of abi li ty or
prescri pti on from a doctor or physi cal therapi st, the
back angle may need adjustment. Adjusti ng the back
angle may also affect the seat depth.
Parti ally fold chai r to reli eve fabri c tensi on (see
foldi ng i nstructi ons on page 4). Unhook the Velcro®
stri p at the back of the chai r connecti ng the seat
fabri c to the back fabri c. Use a wrench (7/16”) to
remove the bolt connecting the seat tube to the back
tube. Relocate to desi red posi ti on and replace bolt.
Repeat on other si de. Reattach the Velcro® stri p.
Fig. 23
Seat-to-back angle.
85° - fi rst hole (lower)
90° - scond hole
95° - thi rd hole
Seat-to-Back Angle Adjustment

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For addi ti onal range:
4. Usi ng a hex wrench (i ncluded), remove both bolts from the housi ng bracket on the
frame. Fli p the bracket upsi de down and replace bolts. Fig. 29 & 30
5. Return the footplate extensi on tube to the housi ng bracket and secure wi th metal
pi n. Fig. 31
Fig. 29 Fig. 30 Fig. 31
Footplate Height Adjustment
Fig. 24 Fig. 25
Seat-to-footplate hei ght i s measured from the back of the knee to the bottom of
the heel. Feet or heels should rest comfortably on top of footplate. Fig. 24
All Convai d footplates are hei ght adjustable.
Footplates swi ng away for access or foldi ng.
Pull on ri ng to remove metal
pi n holdi ng footplate i n place.
Move footplate up or down,
reali gn holes and replace pi n
through holes i n tube. Fig. 25
Footplate
height
Additional Footplate Height Adjustment
n the event that the footplate hei ght adjustment descri bed above i s i nadequate,
addi ti onal adjustments can be made.
1. Pull out metal pi n and remove the footplate extensi on tube from the frame. Fig. 26
2. Press the detent button, then pull the foot plate assembly apart. Fig. 27
3. nsert the footplate i nto the opposi te end of the footplate extensi on and re-assemble.
Fig. 28
Fig. 27
Fig. 26 Fig. 28

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Angle Adjustable Footplates
Angle adjustable footplates can be moved fore and aft, si deways, and rotated verti cally
and hori zontally. To adjust the angle, loosen the bolts on the footplate and move to
desi red posi ti on. Reti ghten the bolts. Fig. 32 - Fig. 36
Fig. 33
Fig. 32
Fig. 34
Fig. 35 Fig. 36

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Foot Positioners
Foot Posi ti oners may be cri ss-crossed over the foot to secure the whole foot Fig. 37 or
can be converted i nto si mple ankle straps. To attach foot posi ti oner, thread strap
through footplate as shown i n Fig. 38 & 39, then bolt strap to undersi de of footplate.
Footplate Securement Strap
The securement strap holds i ndi vi dual footplates
together to prevent them from fli ppi ng up and down.
To secure the footplates, buckle the left and ri ght strap
together. Fig. 40
Fig. 38 Fig. 39
Foot Positioner Fig. 37
Fig. 40
Footplate Depth Adjustment
All Crui ser chai rs offer adjustable footplate depth.
Use the hex wrench to loosen the two bolts located
on the top of the footplate.
Sli de footplate forward or rearward to desi red
depth. Reti ghten bolts. Fig. 41
Fig. 41

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Caster Locks
Caster locks hold the swi vel wheels i n a forward
faci ng posi ti on to prevent the wheels from turni ng
si de to si de. (For 2’’ wi de ti res only)
Fig. 42
Fig. 42
Calf Panel
Fig. 43A Fig. 43B Fig. 43C
1. Lay Calf Panel flat and unfasten the velcro straps. Fig. 43A
2. Attach Velcro straps around Footrest Extensi on Tube. Posi ti on Calf Panel across
chai r and attach Velrco Straps around opposi te Footrest Extensi on Tube.
Fig. 43B & 43C
Fig. 44
Anatomic Back Support Frame
The anatomi c back support frame stabi li zes the
neck and head i n a functi onal posi ti on to assi st
the development of neck and head ri ghti ng
reflexes.
The anatomi c back frame i s opti onal from the
factory and must be ordered wi th the chai r.
Removable, reformable sti ffeners are located i nsi de
the fabri c seat back. Sti ffeners easi ly pull out for
custom formi ng wi th a heat gun. Fig. 44

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Swing-Away Lateral Support with Scoliosis Strap
Single Flap
Double Flap
Adjustable trunk support stabi li zes the trunk and mai ntai ns mi d-
li ne posi ti oni ng. t can be pulled to one si de for scoli osi s correc-
tion i f used wi th scoli osi s strap. Scoli osi s strap comes standard
wi th all trunk supports. Fig. 45A
Fig. 45A Fig. 45B
Fig. 46
The trunk support i s attached to the chai r wi th straps that wrap
behi nd the seat back and connect wi th Velcro®. Fig. 45B
Support i s achi eved by pulli ng each tri angular flap toward the
appropri ate si de, then securi ng i t by wrappi ng the strap around
the frame and attachi ng wi th Velcro®. The two flaps can also be
wrapped around the chi ld’s torso and joi ned i n the mi ddle.
Convai d offers a wi de vari ety of accessori es to help properly posi ti on the user.
Note: Convaid’s chairs provide a semi-contour fit around the body.
The user must be fitted correctly into the chair to achieve
optimal posture and comfort.
One set of tri angular flaps
locates the mi dli ne posi -
tioni ng. The second set of
flaps wrap around the
trunk for stabi li zati on.
The scoli osi s strap can be
used to pull the torso to
ei ther si de. Fig. 46
Additional Accessories

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1. Attach the Lateral Trunk Support to the chai r by wrappi ng the two rear straps
around the back of the chai r and securi ng wi th Velcro®.
2. Attach the si ngle flap, by wrappi ng the strap on the left flap around the si de tubi ng
of the frame, and securi ng wi th Velcro® (repeat steps on opposi te si de)
3. Thread the scoli osi s strap through the plasti c loop on the left flap, back through the
plasti c loop on the opposi te end of the strap, and pull ti ght.
4. Bri ng the scoli osi s strap across the chest, thread i t through the plasti c loop on
opposi te flap, and fasten wi th Velcro®.
• To support the ri ght si de of the trunk, attach the support to the chai r wi th the
double-si ded Velcro® strap on the left si de. Detach the strap on the ri ght flap from the
tubi ng, and ti ghten scoli osi s strap unti l desi red trunk posi ti oni ng i s obtai ned.
• To support the left si de of the trunk, attach the support to the chai r wi th the
double-si ded Velcro® strap on the ri ght si de. Detach the strap on the left flap from
the tubi ng, and ti ghten scoli osi s strap unti l desi red trunk posi ti oni ng i s obtai ned.
Attaching Lateral Trunk Support Single Flap
A
D
B
E
Note: The Lateral Trunk Support - Single Flap can be used to support
either the left or right side of the trunk.
C