SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS

SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

DO NOT stand on the front riggings, otherwise damage may occur. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates on the front riggings are in the upward position or moved out of the way.

Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that On/Off switch on the joystick is in the Off position.

While the wheelchair is moving, minimum ground clearance for the front rigging is three inches. If the wheelchair is not moving, the front rigging MUST maintain a minimum of one inch ground clearance - otherwise personal injury and damage may result.

Installing/Removing Front Riggings

CAUTION

If front riggings are used, then the seat MUST be adjusted to the highest mounting position - otherwise damage may occur.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.1.

Installing

1.If necessary, remove the footboard. Refer to owner’s manual shipped with the wheelchair.

2.Turn front rigging to the side (open footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair) and position mounting holes in the front rigging hinge plates with hinge pins on the wheelchair frame.

3.Install the front rigging hinge plates onto the hinge pins on the wheelchair frame.

Telescoping Front

Rigging Support

Hinge Pins

Front Rigging

Release Lever

Front Rigging

Hinge Plate

FIGURE 6.1 Installing/Removing Front

Riggings

4.Push the front rigging towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place. NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place.

5.Repeat STEPS 1‐4 for opposite side of wheelchair.

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Invacare PHWH93 manual Installing/Removing Front Riggings