FRONT RIGGINGS

SECTION 3

RAISING/LOWERING THE ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 5)

WARNING

Ensure hands and fingers are clear of elevating legrest mechanism BE- FORE pushing release lever to lower the elevating legrest. Otherwise injury may occur due to pinch points.

The wheelchair user’s leg MUST be supported by an assistant BEFORE attempting to lower legrest.

1.To raise the elevating legrest, the assistant should grab hold of the support tube and raise elevating legrests until the desired height is obtained.

2.To lower the elevating legrest, perform the following:

A.Support user leg with one (1) hand.

B.Push release lever downward with other hand.

C.Gently, lower user leg down and rest against the legrest.

Release Lever

Support Tube

FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING THE ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY

FRONT RIGGINGS

Part No. 1056953

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9000 Series

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Invacare 9000 Series RAISING/LOWERING the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure, Adjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly