E&J 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 manual Elevating LEGREST, Swingaway

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remove elevating legrest /

optional footrest

FRONT RIGGING

ELEVATING LEGREST, SWINGAWAY

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.

Remove Elevating Legrest

(or Optional Footrest)

M13 wrench
1. Traveler HTC front
rigging (elevating	nut
legrests or optional
footrests) are equipped
with anti-theft nuts,
shown at right. Use an
M13 wrench to remove
them.

swingaway release lever

hinge plate

2. To release lock, pull swingaway release lever

forward, toward front of wheelchair. Legrest will swing outward.

3.To remove, lift legrest straight up off hinge pin bolt.

Attach Elevating Legrest (or Optional Footrest)

M13 wrench

1.Set legrest on wheelchair frame (so that legrest hinge plates engage hinge pin bolts).

2.Swing legrest inward.

3.Attach anti-theft nuts. Use an M13 wrench to tighten.

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

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 Anti-Tippers Install Push Handle / Anti-Fold BarInstall Anti-Theft Pole Install Elevating Legrests or Optional Footrests Rear Wheels & Casters AdjustmentsRemove Arm Install 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 Tighten Crossbraces Adjust Wheel LocksDo-It-Yourself Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Care List of ToolsCheck Anti-Tippers Check Tire WearCheck Handrims Check Wheel Lock EngagementCheck Elevating Legrests and Optional Footrests Check Rear Wheel AdjustmentCheck Arms Check Backposts / Push HandleCheck Casters Cleaning your Traveler HTCCheck Wheel Bearings Symptom TroubleshootingScope of Warranty Limited WarrantyPage Index