V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
J. Elevating Leg Rests
1. Installation
a. Place swing away pivot saddle into the receiver on front frame tube with the footrest facing
either inward or outward from the frame. Similar to swing away footrest pictured in Fig. 11
and 12.
b. Rotate the footrest so it aligns with the frame until it locks into place in the latch block.
2. Removal
a. To remove footrest, push release latch toward the frame.
b. Rotate footrest outward and lift.
3. Extension Tube Adjustment
a. Remove mounting bolt that is threaded into the leg rest tube in the center of the pad bracket
(Fig. 18:C). In some circumstances this bolt may be inserted in the tube below the pivot
bracket.
b. Slide footrest extension tube to the desired height.
c. Line up holes and replace the bolt through leg rest tube and extension tube.
d. Follow same procedure on opposite side.
4. Angle Adjustment
a. To raise, lift up on the rear of the extension
tube (Fig. 18:A). The rod will slide through the
ratchet in this direction. Stop at desired posi-
tion.
b. To lower, firmly hold the leg from behind the
extension tube (Fig. 18:A). Pull forward on the
lever (Fig. 18:B) and while holding the lever,
lift the leg rest. Releasing the lever will cause
the leg rest to lock into position.
To Avoid a Trip or Fall When You Transfer:
•
Make sure your feet do not get caught in the
space between the footrests.
•
Avoid putting weight on the footrests as the
chair may tip forward.
WARNING: At the lowest point, footrests should be AT LEAST 2 ½ INCHES (6.35 cm) off the
ground. If set too low, they may "catch" on obstacles you would expect to find in normal use. This
may cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip forward and could result in a fall or loss of control
and may cause serious injury or death.
DANGER: Never attempt to lift the chair by the hangers; they may break or disconnect resulting
in a fall or loss of control and may cause serious injury or death.
Fig. 18
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B
C
A