SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS

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. Otherwise, injury or dam- age may occur.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.7

Depth Adjustment

1. Remove the two flat screws and locknuts that secure footplate to the half clamp. NOTE: Observe the angle of the footplate for reinstallation.

2. Move the footplate to one of four mounting positions.

NOTE: If desired depth is still not obtained, rotate the half clamp on the footplate hinge 180°. 3. Retighten the two flat screws and locknuts.

NOTE: The setting for positioning the footplate on the half clamp may vary for each footplate. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for opposite footplate, if desired.

Angle Adjustment

1.Loosen, but DO NOT remove the adjustment screw in the half clamp.

2.Position the footplate to the necessary angle to accommodate the user (Detail “A” of FIGURE 8).

3.Retighten the adjustment screw. Torque to over 90 in.-lbs., but no more than 300 in.-lbs.

4.Repeat STEPS 1-3 for opposite footplate, if desired.

Flat Screws

90° Footrest

Footplate

Support

 

Half

Footplate

Hinge

Clamp

 

Adjustment Screw

 

 

Locknuts

DETAIL “A” - SIDE VIEW OF

FOOTPLATE AND FOOTREST SUPPORT

Footrest

Support

Footplate

FIGURE 4.7 Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates

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Invacare PH904A, PHW93 manual Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates, Depth Adjustment, Angle Adjustment