INSTALLING NEW RATCHET KIT
Elevating Legrests (Figure 2)
1.Install ratchet handle through support tube.
2.Install nylon washer onto end of ratchet handle.
3.Install spring into ratchet body. Snap the spring clips into the spring clip mounting holes of the ratchet body.
4.Insert the cam into the ratchet body against the spring ensuring that the teeth on the cam are facing up as shown in DETAIL “A”, FIGURE 2.
NOTE: The pointed end of the cam should face the rear of the wheelchair.
5.
NOTE: The ratchet body should be on the INSIDE of the legrest support tube with the spring clip mounting holes facing toward the front of the wheelchair.
6.While holding the cam in place, install the ratchet handle through the ratchet body, spring, cam, spring and ratchet body as shown in DETAIL “B”, FIGURE 2.
7.Using snap ring tool, install snap ring into groove on end of ratchet handle to secure ratchet.
8.Install the short end of the ratchet bar into hole on elevating support tube.
9.Perform one (1) of the following:
A.For ADULT WHEELCHAIR with Elevating Legrests, install NO spacers on the ratchet bar.
B.ForHEMIWHEELCHAIRwithElevatingLegrests, install one (1) spacer on the ratchet bar.
10.Open legrest as far as possible.
11.Pull down on ratchet handle and insert ratchet bar into the ratchet body.
12.Work the ratchet bar into the ratchet body while clos- ing the legrest at the same time.
13.Secure ratchet bar with the acorn nut.
14.Secure ratchet assembly by installing domed push cap on short end of ratchet bar.
Legrest Support
Domed Tube
Push
CapRatchet
Body
Ratchet
RatchetBar
Handle
Acorn
NylonNut
Washer
| Snap Ring |
| Spring |
| Spring Clips |
| Cam |
DETAIL “A” - CAM POSITION | |
Spacer | Ratchet Bar |
Cam | Acorn Nut |
| |
Spring Clip | NOTE: Pointed end of cam |
Mtg. Holes | faces acorn nut on ratchet bar. |
DETAIL “B” - CROSS SECTION
Ratchet
Handle
Domed | Ratchet Body |
| |
Push Cap | Spring |
Nylon | Snap Ring |
| |
Washer | Cam |
FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING NEW RATCHET KIT -
ELEVATING LEGRESTS
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