E&J Traveler HTC manual Install elevating Legrests or optional footrests

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Install elevating Legrests (or optional footrests)

M13 wrench

WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 1/2 inches, to permit proper clearance.

WARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the wheelchair to tip.

1.	Set legrest on
	wheelchair frame (so
	that legrest hinge plates
	engage hinge pin bolts).
2.	Swing legrest inward.
3.	Use an M13 wrench to
	attach anti-theft nuts.
4.	Ensure that legrests
	are locked in place
	and that swingaway
	release levers are
	locked in a rearward

nut

swingaway release lever

hinge plate

position, toward back of

wheelchair.

remove elevating legrest /

optional footrest

WARNING: Ensure that front rigging is locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair.

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Contents Hospital Transport Chair Manual Wheelchair Contents INTRodUCTIoN ReAd this Manual BefoRe opeRATING yoUR wHeeLCHAIRPage IMpoRTANT SAfeTy pReCAUTIoNS Page Page GeTTING STARTed BALANCe HANdLING TIpSTRANSfeR ACTIvITIeS Forward or sideward ReACHING / BeNdINGBackward Ascent RAMpS ANd INCLINeSDescent Curbs ANd STepS ASSeMBLy Install push Handle / Anti-fold Bar Install Anti-Theft pole Install elevating Legrests or optional footrests AdJUSTMeNTS ReAR wHeeLS & CASTeRSInstall Arm Remove ArmELevATING LeGReST, SwINGAwAy Attach elevating Legrest or optional footrestAdjust Legrest elevation Adjust elevating Legrest panel positionRepeat steps 1-3 for the other footplate extension Adjust wheel Locks Tighten CrossbracesMAINTeNANCe Do-It-yourself MaintenanceList of Tools General CareCheck Tire wear Check HandrimsCheck wheel Lock engagement Check Anti-TippersCheck Rear wheel Adjustment Check ArmsCheck Backposts / push Handle Check elevating Legrests and optional footrestsCheck Casters Cleaning your Traveler HTCCheck wheel Bearings TRoUBLeSHooTING SymptomLIMITed wARRANTy Traveler HTC Manual WheelchairPage Index