PROCEDURE 1

FRONT RIGGINGS

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Adjusting Calfpads

1.To adjust the calfpad, turn pad towards the outside of the wheelchair.

2.Slide the calfpad up or down until the desired position is obtained.

3.To secure the calfpad, turn the calfpad towards the inside of the wheelchair.

INSTALLING/ADJUSTING ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATES

WARNING

When determining the angle of the footplates, make sure the rear of the footplates do not interfere with the movement of the front casters.

Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates (FIGURE 7)

1.Slide the half clamp over the footplate hinge.

2.Loosely tighten the two (2) flat bolts, washers and locknuts that secure the footplate to the half clamp.

3.If necessary, adjust the footplates to the necessary angle and depth for the user. Refer to the following sections of this procedure.

Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment (FIGURE 7)

2.Move the adjustable angle flip-up footplate to one

(1) of four (4) mounting positions.

3.Retighten the two (2) flat bolts, washers and lock- nuts.

NOTE: The settings for positioning the adjustable angle flip-up footplates on the half-clamps may vary for each footplate.

Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Angle Adjustment (FIGURES 7 AND 8)

1.Loosen, but do not remove the two (2) flat bolts and locknuts that secure the adjustable angle flip-up footplate to the footplate hinge.

2.Position the adjustable angle flip-up footplate to the necessary angle to accommodate the user.

3.Retighten the two (2) flat bolts and locknuts.

Adjustable

Looking From

Angle Flip-up

Inside Towards

Footplate

the Outside of the

 

Wheelchair.

 

Footplate Hinge

FIGURE 8 - ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP

FOOTPLATE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

1.Remove the two (2) flat bolts, washers and locknuts that secure the adjustable angle flip-up footplate to the footplate hinge.

NOTE: Observe the angle of the articulating footplate for reinstallation.

90o Footrest Support

Footplate Hinge

Flat Bolts

 

 

 

Adjustable

 

Nylon

Angle Flip-Up

 

Footplate

 

Adjustment

 

 

Screw

Half

 

 

Clamp

 

 

Washers

Half

 

Clamp

 

Locknuts

Footplate Hinge

 

FIGURE 7 - INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE ANGLE

FLIP-UP FOOTPLATES

Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Perpendicular and/or Inversion/Eversion Adjustment (FIGURES 7 AND 9)

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the footplate to perform this adjustment.

1.Insert a flathead screwdriver through the half clamp on the adjustable angle flip-up footplate.

2.Slowly turn the nylon adjustment screw in or out until the adjustable angle flip-up footplate is per- pendicular to the footrest assembly or the desired inversion/eversion is obtained.

Adjustable

Looking From the Front

Angle Flip-Up

Towards the Rear of

Footplate

the Wheelchair

Half Clamp

FIGURE 9 - ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATE PERPENDICULAR AND/OR INVERSION/EVERSION ADJUSTMENT

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Invacare 96-100, 1061057 manual Adjusting Calfpads, INSTALLING/ADJUSTING Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplates