Golden Technologies GP205 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
Front Wheel Drive Power Chair
Model GP205
Y O U R L I F E I N M O T I O N
Golden Technologies - 401 Bridge Street - Old Forge, PA 18518 - Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone] - www.goldentech.com

Alanté Sport_GP205CC/SS_Owner’s Manual Rev C_102714
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Thank you for purchasing your Alanté Sport power chair. We are honored you have chosen
Golden Technologies for your mobility needs.
Alanté Sport Model GP205
Standard Packing List:
1 Owner’s Manual
Base with Batteries
1 Seat
2 Seat Arms
1 Joystick Control
1 Seat Belt
1 Battery Charger
Seat Post Nut and Bolt
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Please fill in your Alanté Sport information below. This information will be useful in the
event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies, Inc. concerning your power chair.
Your Alanté Sport
Model ____________________ Serial Number __________________________
Date of Purchase ___________________ Body Color __________________
Options __________________________________________________________
Your Golden representative or dealer
Name __________________________________________
Company ______________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
Please remember to fill in and return your warranty registration card.
Tools Required:
The following tools will allow you to make all comfort adjustments to your power chair.
DISCLAIMER
We ask that you read this manual completely before operating your new Alante Sport.
Golden Technologies, Inc. is not and cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury
incurred due to improper or unsafe use of the Golden Alanté Sport, power chair. Golden
Technologies, Inc. specifically disclaims responsibility for any bodily injury or property
damage that may occur during any use that does not comply with applicable federal, state,
or local laws or ordinances.
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Sockets/Wrenches - 17mm, 14mm, 13mm, and 10mm.
Allen Wrenches - 8mm, 6mm, 5mm, 4mm, and 3mm.

Alanté Sport_GP205CC/SS_Owner’s Manual Rev C_102714
 CONTENTS
I. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………… 3-4
II. Safety…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-8
III. EMI/RFI…………………………………………………………………………………………... 9
IV. Assembly of your GP205…………………………………………………………………... 10-14
V. Disassembly and Battery Replacement………………………………………………….. 15-16
VI. Comfort Settings……………………………………………………………………………… 17-22
VII. Operation/Diagnostics/Troubleshooting………………………………………………. 23-30
VIII. Battery Charging……………………………………………………………………………. 31-32
IX. Care and Maintenance of your GP205….…………………………………………………. 33
X. Riding Your Alanté Sport……………………………………………………………………. 34-35
XI. Technical Specifications GP205………………………………………………………….. 36-37
XII. Warranty………………………………………………………………………………………. 38-39
Warranty/Registration Card……………………………………………………………………… 40
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I. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Alanté Sport power chair. The Alanté Sport,
combines cutting edge technology with attractive designs that are also highly functional in
today’s world. We at Golden Technologies, Inc. know that you have chosen a power chair
that will give you years of dependable operation and also will enhance the quality of your
life by providing you with the mobility to experience an active daily lifestyle.
Even though your new Alanté Sport is both user-friendly and designed for maximum
maneuverability in even the tightest spaces, we ask that you please read, understand and
follow all of the instructions and suggestions in this manual before you operate your power
chair for the first time. The safe use of your new power chair is very important to us.
If you feel that you do not understand the instructions and suggestions presented in this
owner’s manual, or if, for any reason, you do not feel capable of performing the activities
necessary to assemble, disassemble, operate, or maintain your Alanté Sport, please contact
your local Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer or call Golden Technologies, Inc. Technical
Support Services at [phone].
Golden Technologies, Inc. cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property
damage resulting from the unsafe or the improper use of any of our broad range of health
and personal mobility products. Also, Golden Technologies, Inc. cannot be held responsible
for personal injury or property damage resulting from attempts to follow instructions,
suggestions, and guidelines presented in this owner’s manual.
Our Research and Development Department, our Quality Control Department, and our
Engineering Department have used the latest product specifications and the latest product
design information to manufacture your Alanté Sport. Golden Technologies, Inc. reserves
the right to implement changes into our product lines when those changes become
desirable or necessary. If changes are implemented into our product line, there may be
minor differences between the product you purchased and the illustrations and
instructions in this owner’s manual.
Please fill out and mail the enclosed warranty registration card. Registration is also
available @ www.goldentech.com. We at Golden Technologies, Inc. would appreciate hearing
about the dependability of your Alanté Sport and about the convenience of mobility it has
provided for you. We would also appreciate hearing about the service you received from
your local Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer or representative.
Golden Technologies, Inc. Phone: [phone]
401 Bridge Street Fax: [phone]
Old Forge, PA 18518 Toll free: [phone]
For more information about our products and services or to send us your comments, please
visit our website at www.goldentech.com
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I. INTRODUCTION
ACCESSORIES for the Alanté Sport POWER CHAIR:
A variety of accessories are available for your Golden Alanté Sport power chair. Please
contact your Authorized Golden Technologies Dealer for more information or to order.
• Cane Holder Tube
• Oxygen Tank Holder
• Cup Holder
• Quad Cane Holder
• Rear Basket
• Walker Holder
• Crutch Holder
• Safety Flag
• Power Chair Cover
• Touch-up Paint
• Deluxe Pack N’ Go
• Swing-Away Joystick
Bracket (Optional)
• Swing-Away Footrests
(Optional)
• Stump Support
(Optional)
• Elevating Leg Rests
(Optional)
*Some accessories require a mounting bracket or mounting clips. Please check with your
dealer to find out if the accessory you would like to order requires a mounting bracket or
mounting clips.
Safety Guidelines
The symbols below are used in the owner's manual and/or on the product to identify warnings and
to notify you of important safety information. Make sure you read and understand them completely.
WARNING! Indicate(s) a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. This icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle with a black
border.
MANDATORY! Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause personal injury and/or
equipment damage. This icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white
border.
PROHIBITED! Indicate(s) an action(s) that should not be performed under any
circumstance. Failure to adhere can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. This
icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and red slash.
Safety Symbols
The symbols below identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. They can be
found in the owner’s manual and/or on the product. Make sure you understand all safety labels
before operating the product. Do not remove safety labels from the product.
Read and follow the Explosive conditions exist! Indoor use only!
owner’s manual!
Use only AGM or
Gel-Cell batteries! Avoid transmitters! Hot surface!
Pinch/Crush Hazard! Do not place into trash! Electrical hazard!
Corrosive chemicals Recycle
Do not use personal
inside battery! electronic devices!
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II. SAFETY
Your Golden Alanté Sport is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise
caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Alanté Sport carefully
and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people.
MANDATORY! Read and follow the owner’s manual before operating your
power chair.
Note: Before learning to operate your Alanté Sport, have your Golden Technologies, Inc.
representative determine if it is advisable for you to practice getting on and off your
power chair and operating it in the presence of an attendant.
BEFORE getting on your Alanté Sport
• Check to be certain that the power is turned OFF. See “Operation” section on pages 25-
32. This will eliminate the possibility of accidentally activating the joystick and causing
injury to you or to others.
• Check to be certain that your Alanté Sport is not in the freewheel mode. See the
“Operation” section of pages 25-32.
• Flip up the armrests.
• If your chair is equipped with swing away leg rests, move them to the sides.
• If your chair is equipped with a footrest, flip it to the “up” position.
Getting ON your Alanté Sport
• Carefully seat yourself comfortably and securely on the seat.
• Adjust the leg rests or flip down the footrest.
• Flip down the armrests.
• Fasten the seat belt.
Getting OFF your Alanté Sport
• Make certain that the power is turned off.
• Unfasten the seat belt.
• Flip up the armrests.
• Flip up the footrest, or move the leg rests to the sides.
• Carefully stand and step away from the chair.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
Your Alanté Sport has been rated to a maximum payload (passenger and anything else
being carried on the power chair) of 300 pounds. Exceeding the maximum weight rating
will void your warranty.
Exceeding the maximum weight capacity will void your
warranty and may result in injury to yourself and/or others.
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II. SAFETY
DRIVING ON AN INCLINE
• Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access
ramps.
• Try to keep your Alanté Sport moving when climbing an incline. If you do come to a stop,
restart and accelerate slowly and carefully.
• Always climb or descend a gradient by driving straight up or straight down the face of the
slope.
• Do not traverse or drive across the face of a gradient.
• Do not attempt to negotiate an incline that is covered with snow, ice, cut or wet grass,
leaves, or any other potentially hazardous material.
• Do not back down an incline.
• Do not try to descend or climb a slope whose gradient is greater than the recommended
maximum incline of 6 degrees.
IF, WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN A SLOPE, YOUR POWER
CHAIR STARTS TO MOVE FASTER THAN YOU FEEL IS SAFE, RELEASE THE
JOYSTICK LEVER AND ALLOW YOUR ALANTE SPORT TO COME TO A STOP. WHEN
YOU FEEL THAT YOU AGAIN HAVE CONTROL OF YOUR POWER CHAIR, PUSH THE
JOYSTICK LEVER FORWARD AND CONTINUE SAFELY DOWN THE REMAINDER OF
THE SLOPE.
MEDICATION
Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking
may affect your judgment and/or your ability to operate your Alanté Sport. Also check with
your physician concerning your physical ability to operate a power chair.
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II. SAFETY
SAFETY RULES
• Do not attempt to use your Alanté Sport on an escalator. Always use an elevator.
• Do not carry passengers on your power chair.
• Do not operate your Alanté Sport, if it is not functioning properly.
• Use caution when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass, gravel and on decks
where there is no railing.
• Never drive on the roadway, except when you must cross the street.
• Always cross streets at intersections and use the most direct route, making sure that
your path is clear and that you are visible to motor traffic.
• It is not recommended to drive your Alanté Sport, up or down a step or curb that is
higher than 1-1/2 inches.
• Never back up or down a step or curb.
• Never operate your Alanté Sport, while you are under the influence of alcohol.
• Do not operate or store your power chair where it will be exposed to rain, snow, mist and
below-freezing temperatures.
• Do not operate your power chair on slippery, icy or salted surfaces.
• Never sit on your power chair when it is in freewheel mode and on an incline or decline.
• Do not modify your power chair in any way that is not authorized by Golden
Technologies, Inc.
• Do not disassemble the tire. If disassembly is required, have your authorized Golden
Technologies dealer perform any necessary maintenance or repair.
• Do not attempt to inflate the tires of your Alanté Sport. Your power chair is equipped with
foam-filled flat free tires that do not require inflation.
• Never sit on your Alanté Sport when it is being transported.
• Always fasten down your Alanté Sport securely with an approved tie-down system while
transporting your power chair.
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II. SAFETY
Please be sure to follow this important warning when transferring onto or off the Golden
Alanté Sport power wheelchair:
NEVER TRANSFER ON OR OFF OF THIS POWER WHEELCHAIR
USING THE SEAT BACKREST FOR SUPPORT DURING TRANSFER. THE SEAT BACK
MAY FOLD DOWN AND MAY CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR BALANCE AND COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Do not modify your power chair in any way that is not authorized by Golden Technologies,
Inc.
DO NOT CONNECT OR ALLOW ANYONE EXCEPT AN AUTHORIZED
GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES REPRESENTATIVE TO CONNECT ANY ELECTRICAL OR
MECHANICAL DEVICE TO YOUR ALANTE SPORT. UNAUTHORIZED ACCESSORIES
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE INJURY.
Please be sure to follow this important warning if you encounter a problem with your
mobility device.
Should you encounter a problem with the operation of your
mobility device such as a mechanical or electrical problem immediately stop using
the product. Disconnect the batteries then contact the dealer from whom you
purchased your mobility device for evaluation of the problem and repair if needed.
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III. EMI/RFI
The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has
saturated our environment with electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted by television
transmitters, cellular phones, citizen’s band radios (CBs) amateur radios (HAM radios),
wireless computer links, microwave transmitters, paging transmitters, etc. These
electromagnetic (EM) waves are invisible and increase in strength the closer one gets to the
source of transmission. When these energy waves act upon electrical devices and cause
them to malfunction or to function in an erratic or uncontrolled manner, they are referred
to as Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
EMI/RFI AND YOUR Alanté Sport
All electrically powered vehicles, including power chairs are susceptible to EMI/RFI. This
interference could result in abnormal or unintended movement of your Golden Alanté Sport.
Unintended movement or brake release could cause an accident or injury.
The FDA has determined that each make and model of power chair can resist EMI/RFI to
a certain level. The higher the level of immunity, the greater the degree of protection from
EMI/RFI measured in volts per meter (V/m). The FDA has also determined that current
technology is capable of providing 20 V/m of immunity to EMI/RFI, which would provide
useful protection against common sources of interference. This product has been tested
and has passed an immunity level of 20 V/m.
EMI/RFI RECOMMENDATIONS
PROHIBITED! Do not turn on or use hand-held personal electronic
communication devices such as cellular phones, walkie-talkies, or CB
radios while your power chair is turned on.
• Be aware of any nearby transmitters (radio, television, microwave, etc.) on your intended
route and avoid operation your of power chair close to any of those transmitters.
• Turn off the power if your Alanté Sport is going to be in a stationary position for any
length of time.
• Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying your power chair may
make it more susceptible to EMI/RFI.
• If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn your power chair off as soon as it is
safe to do so.
• Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake failure to your Golden Technologies
representative or to Golden Technologies.
TURN OFF YOUR POWER CHAIR AS SOON AS IT IS SAFELY
POSSIBLE IF UNINTENDED OR UNCONTROLLABLE MOTION OCCURS OR IF
UNINTENDED BRAKE RELEASE OCCURS.
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IV. ASSEMBLY
Your Alanté Sport is shipped partially disassembled in order to maximize the protection of
all its parts during the shipping process. Please follow the instructions below to quickly and
easily assemble the power chair for your use.
You will need only basic tools. If you do not have the required tools, or
if you do not feel capable of safely assembling your power chair, please contact your
local Golden Technologies, Inc. representative.
Main Components
1. Base
2. Batteries (2)
3. Seat Assembly
4. Seat Belt
5. Joystick
6. Foot Plate
7. Freewheel Levers
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Batteries (2)
Seat Assembly
Joystick
Foot Plate
Seat Belt
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IV. ASSEMBLY
Before operating or assembling your Alanté Sport, be sure to connect the power cable from
the batteries to the VR2 power module. Your Alanté Sport will not power up or operate
without completing this step.
1. Remove the battery cover and body shroud by lifting them straight up and off the power
chair. See figure 2.
Figure 2 Figure 3
2. Plug the power cable into the VR2 power module. See figure 3.
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3. Replace the shrouds, making sure not to pinch the joystick control cable. See figure 4.
4. Connect the joystick control to the VR2 power module. See figure 5.
Be sure the joystick cable and controller cables are securely attached
to the unit and that the cables are not able to trail on the ground or become
entangled on any surrounding objects while the unit is in use.
The Alanté Sport batteries weigh 22 pounds each. The standard
(18 x 18) seat assembly weighs 46 pounds. Removal of arms will reduce the weight of
the seat. Please ask for help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much
weight.
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IV. ASSEMBLY - cont.
Seat Installation
1. Fold the seat back down.
2. Grasp the seat firmly on each side, lift the seat and align the seat pin with the hole in the
seat post receiver. See figure 6.
3. Insert the seat into the seat post.
4. Push down on the seat to lock into place. Move the seat from side to side to make sure it
is locked into place.
To rotate your seat, push down on the seat rotation lever and rotate
the seat to the desired position. Release the handle to lock the seat in position.
Be sure the seat is correctly installed and locked before operating
your power chair.
Headrest Installation
1. Align the headrest with the holes in the seat back.
2. Push in on the headrest clamp and push down on the headrest to insert it into the seat
back. See figure 7.
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IV. ASSEMBLY
The standard (18 x 18) seat assembly weighs 46 pounds. Please ask for
help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight. Removal of arms
will reduce the weight of the seat.
Be sure the seat is correctly installed and locked before operating your
power chair.
Never pull on the arms or use them as a handle to move the power
chair as they could inadvertently pull out of the receiver bar causing injury.
Arm and Seat Belt Installation
1. Remove the arm width adjustment screw from the arm receiver tube at the bottom rear
of the seat frame. See figure 8.
2. Insert the arm into the arm receiver tube, so that the arm pad faces toward the front of
the unit.
3. Adjust the width of the arm.
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4. Insert the arm width adjustment screw through the seat belt anchor, and secure by
tightening the adjustment screw. See figure 9.
5. Repeat steps 1 – 4 for the opposite side.
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Figure 8 Figure
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IV. ASSEMBLY
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Joystick Installation
1. Loosen the joystick bracket adjustment screw located under the armrest. See figure 10.
2. Insert the joystick mounting tube into the joystick bracket under the armrest.
3. Adjust the position of the joystick to a comfortable spot.
4. Tighten the joystick adjustment screw to secure the joystick.
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Note: The joystick may be installed on the left or right arm according to your preference.
Accessory Receiver Installation
1. Locate the two holes in the center of the arm receiver tube at the bottom rear of the seat
frame.
2. Insert the two bolts, place the two lock nuts onto the bolts on the backside of the arm
receiver and tighten to secure as shown in figure 11.
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Battery
Charge
LED Array
On/Off
Button
Horn
Button
Speed Setting
LED Array
Speed
Setting
SLOWER Speed
Setting
FASTER
TopViewofJoystick
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Lock Nuts (2)
(13mm)
Bolts (2)
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V. DISASSEMBLY and BATTERY REPLACEMENT
To disassemble your Alanté Sport, simply reverse the assembly process. See pages 12-16.
Make certain that the controller power is turned off and that the chair is
NOT in freewheel mode before attempting to perform disassembly.
Accessing the batteries
1. Loosen the joystick adjustment screw and slide the joystick out of the bracket.
2. Remove the seat by lifting it up and off of the seat post.
3. Remove the battery cover by lifting it up and off the base.
Battery Replacement
1. Disconnect each battery from the battery harness by disconnecting the red and black
connectors. See figure 12.
2. Unbuckle the Velcro battery strap and lay it to each side of the base.
3. Lift each battery out.
The batteries weigh 22 pounds each on the Alante Sport. Please get help if
you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight.
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V. DISASSEMBLY and BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1. Use the screws, washers, and nuts provided to connect the positive (red booted)
connector of each cable to the positive (+) terminal of each battery.
2. Use the screws, washers, and nuts provided to connect the negative (black booted)
connector of each cable to the negative (-) terminal of each battery.
See figures 13 and 14.
3. Place the batteries in the battery tray. Be certain to position the terminals on each
battery as shown in Figure 12 on page 15. Secure the batteries in place using the buckle
strap.
4. Connect the connectors of each battery cable to the corresponding connector on the
main wire harness. See figure 12 on page 15.
5. Cover the battery terminals with the protective caps provided. See figure 14.
6. Install the battery cover.
7. To disassemble, please reverse the above process.
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NUT
LOCK
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
BATTERY
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RING TERMINAL
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VI. COMFORT SETTINGS
You may be spending a great deal of time on your Alanté Sport. To provide you with the
maximum seating comfort, Golden Technologies, Inc. has designed this power chair to
incorporate the following adjustments for operator comfort.
COMFORT SETTINGS
1. Seat Height 5. Arm Width 9. Joystick Bracket Length
2. Headrest Height 6. Armrest Angle 10. Joystick Position
3. Backrest Angle 7. Footrest Angle
4. Arm Height 8. Footrest Height
Make certain that the power to your Alanté Sport is turned off before
making any adjustments, to eliminate the risk of the joystick being accidentally bumped
and activating the power chair.
Seat Height Adjustment
The seat is a center post design that is easily adjusted for height.
To adjust the height to a comfortable level:
1. Remove the seat. See figure 15.
2. Place a 17mm wrench on the lock nut, and insert an 8mm Allen wrench into the bolt.
3. Loosen and remove the bolt, two washers and lock nut, noting their placement.
4. Set the seat post to one of the three adjustment positions.
5. Reinsert the bolt, two washers and lock nut in the same order you remove them and
tighten securely.
When reinstalling the seat post, the seat stop must be positioned on
the left hand side of the power chair to ensure proper seat rotation.
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Lock Nut Washers Bolt
Figure 1
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VI. COMFORT SETTINGS
Headrest Height Adjustment
1. Standing behind the chair, push and then release the clamp on the left post of the
headrest while you are pulling up or pushing down on the head rest. See figure 16.
2. The headrest will “click” to a stop in one of the preset positions.
3. Repeat step 1 until the headrest is at the desired height.
Backrest Angle Adjustment
1. Pull up on the adjustment lever (see figure 17) and push against the backrest until the
backrest is in the desired position.
2. Release the lever.
3. To return the backrest to the upright position, pull on the lever and move the backrest to
the desired position.
Note: The backrest can be folded down to minimize chair height during transport.
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Headrest Clam
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VI. COMFORT SETTINGS
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Arm Height Adjustment
1. Loosen the two armrest height adjustment screws on the outside of the armrest with a
3mm Allen wrench until you can slide the armrest up and down freely. See figure 18.
2. Raise or lower the armrest to the desired position.
3. Retighten the two adjustment screws to lock the armrest into that position.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to adjust the opposite arm.
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Arm Width Adjustment
1. Loosen the adjustment knob at the rear of the seat. See Figure 19.
2. Slide the arm in or out to the desired width.
3. Tighten the adjustment knob to secure the arm.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to adjust the opposite arm.
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Allen Screws (2)
3mm Allen