E&J 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 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).

swingaway release lever

2.Swing legrest inward.

3.Attach anti-theft nuts.

4.Use an M13 wrench to tighten.

5.Ensure legrests are locked in place and swingaway release levers are locked in a rearward position, toward back of wheelchair.

nut	hinge
	plate

install 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 Page Important Safety Precautions Page Page Getting Started Balance Handling TipsTransfer Activities Forward or sideward Reaching / BendingBackward Ascent Ramps and InclinesDescent Curbs and Steps Assembly AssemblyUnpacking Install Push Handle / Anti-Fold Bar Install Anti-TippersInstall Anti-Theft Pole Install Elevating Legrests or Optional Footrests Adjustments Rear Wheels & CastersInstall Arm Remove ArmRemove Elevating Legrest Or Optional Footrest Elevating LEGREST, SwingawayAttach Elevating Legrest or Optional Footrest Raise elevating legrest Adjust Legrest ElevationLower elevating legrest See picture at right 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 Scope of WarrantyPage Index