E&J 3K01-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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3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage Recliner User Manual

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Contents Recliner Contents Introduction Page Important Safety Precautions Page Page Getting Started Operation of Recliner Lowering and Raising Reclining BackRemovable Headrest Handling Tips BalanceTransfer Activities Reaching / Bending Forward or sidewardBackward Ramps and Inclines AscentDescent Curbs and Steps Adjustments Rear Wheels & Casters Install arm ArmsRemove arm Remove elevating legrest Front RiggingElevating LEGREST-DETACHABLE, Swingaway Attach elevating legrestAdjust Legrest Elevation Raise elevating legrestLower elevating legrest Adjust legrest footplate extension length Crossbraces Tighten crossbracesAdjust wheel locks Wheel LocksMaintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCheck tire wear List of toolsGeneral care Check handrimsCheck handgrips Check wheel lock engagementCheck anti-tippers Check upholsteryCheck backposts / push handles Check rear wheel adjustmentCheck arms Check elevating legrestsCleaning your Advantage Recliner Check castersCheck wheel bearings Troubleshooting SymptomLimited Warranty Scope of WarrantyPage Adjustments Index