V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
J. Elevated Leg Rest
1. Installation
a. Place swing away pivot saddle into the
receiver on front frame tube with the foot-
rest facing either inward or outward from
the frame. Similar to swing away footrest
pictured in Fig. 6 and 7.
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. 13:C). In some circumstances this
bolt may be inserted in the tube below below the pivot bracket.
b. Slide footrest extension tube to the desired height.
c. Line up holes and replace the bolt through the 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. 13:A). The rod will slide through the
ratchet in this direction. Stop at desired position.
b. To lower, firmly hold the leg from behind the extension tube (Fig. 13:A). Pull forward on the
lever (Fig. 13: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:
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Make sure your feet do not get caught in the space between the footrests.
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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 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. 13
B
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C
A