SECTION 10—FRONT RIGGINGS

Raising/Lowering Elevating Front Riggings

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.5.

1.Perform one of the following:

•Raising ‐ Pull back on the release lever and raise front rigging to the desired height.

•Lowering ‐ Support front rigging with one hand away from the release lever. Push release lever downward with other hand.

Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Supports

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.6 on page 48.

NOTE: When adjusting the telescoping front rigging support depth, ensure the footplate does not interfere with the caster wheel rotation.

NOTE: Telescoping front rigging supports may be extended up to 2 inches from the wheelchair frame in 1‐inch increments. This adjustment does not affect seat depth.

NOTE: When installing the front riggings support tubes, ensure that the hinge pins are on the outside of the chair facing away from the seat frame.

1.Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 37.

2.Remove the two socket bolts and locknuts that secure telescoping front rigging support to the seat frame.

3.Perform one of the following:

•Adjusting ‐ Align the appropriate mounting hole of the telescoping front rigging support with the front mounting hole in the seat frame tubes to achieve the desired depth as shown in FIGURE 10.6.

•Replacing ‐

i.Remove the existing telescoping front rigging support from the wheelchair frame.

ii.Insert the new telescoping front rigging support into the seat frame.

iii.Align the appropriate mounting hole of the telescoping front rigging support with the front mounting hole in the seat frame tubes to achieve the desired depth as shown in FIGURE 10.6.

Part No. 1143206

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Pronto® M41 with SureStep®

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1143206 specifications

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