E&J 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 manual Adjust Legrest Elevation, Raise elevating legrest

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ADJUST LEGREST ELEVATION

CAUTION: It is possible to RAISE the elevating legrest without moving the legrest release lever. As a safety feature, however, in order to LOWER the elevating legrest you must move the legrest release lever. This is to prevent the legrest from accidentally dropping while the user’s leg is elevated.

WARNING: Ensure elevating legrests are locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair.

Raise elevating legrest

Slowly rotate the legrest up to the desired position. Ensure elevating legrest is locked in position.

Lower elevating legrest

1.To allow the elevating legrest to lower without dropping suddenly, support its weight and move the release lever forward.

2.Slowly lower elevating legrest to desired position.

3.Release lever. Ensure elevating legrest is locked in position before letting go of legrest.

Adjust Elevating Legrest Panel Position

legrest release lever

legrest panel

adjust legrest

The legrest panel can be rotated up and out of the way. Refer to picture above.

1.To adjust panel, hold the panel and rotate it upward.

2.To return panel to position, hold the panel and rotate downward. The panel will stop at the proper position.

WARNING: Ensure legrest panels are locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair.

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3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Traveler HTC User Manual

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Contents Hospital Transport Chair Manual Wheelchair Contents Introduction Page Important Safety Precautions Page Page Getting Started Transfer Activities Handling TipsBalance Backward Reaching / BendingForward or sideward Descent Ramps and InclinesAscent Curbs and Steps Unpacking AssemblyAssembly Install Push Handle / Anti-Fold Bar Install Anti-TippersInstall Anti-Theft Pole Install Elevating Legrests or Optional Footrests Adjustments Rear Wheels & CastersInstall Arm Remove ArmAttach Elevating Legrest or Optional Footrest Elevating LEGREST, SwingawayRemove Elevating Legrest Or Optional Footrest Lower elevating legrest Adjust Legrest ElevationRaise 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 Wheel Bearings Cleaning your Traveler HTCCheck Casters Troubleshooting SymptomLimited Warranty Scope of WarrantyPage Index