Invacare M71 Replacing Heel Loops, Raising/Lowering Elevating Front Riggings, Van Seat

SECTION 7—FRONT RIGGINGS/FOOTBOARD

Replacing Heel Loops

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.4.

1.Note the position of hex bolt, coved washers and locknut for reinstallation.

2.Remove the hex bolt, coved washers and locknut that secure the lower footrest to the footrest support.

3.Remove the lower footrest.

4.Remove the mounting screw, spacer and locknut that secure the existing heel loop to the lower footrest.

5.Slide the existing heel loop off the lower footrest.

6.Replace heel loop.

7.Reverse STEPS 1-6 to reassemble.

NOTE: When securing heel loop to lower footrest, tighten the mounting screw and locknut until the spacer is secure.

	Footrest Support
Locknut	Hex Bolt
Coved	Mounting
	Screw
Washer
	Spacer
Lower Footrest
	Heel
	Loop
Locknut

FIGURE 7.4 Replacing Heel Loops

Raising/Lowering Elevating Front Riggings

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.5.

1.Perform one of the following:

A.Raising - Pull back on the release lever and raise front rigging to the desired height.

B.Lowering - Support front rigging with one hand away from the release lever. Push release lever downward with other hand.

Release

Lever

FIGURE 7.5 Raising/Lowering Elevating

Front Riggings

Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Supports

Van Seat

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.6 on page 69.

NOTE: When adjusting the telescoping front rigging support depth, ensure the footplate does not interfere with the caster wheel rotation.

NOTE: Telescoping front rigging supports may be extended up to 2-inches from the wheelchair frame in 1-inch increments. This adjustment does not affect seat depth.

Pronto® M71™ 68 Part No 1118377