FOOTREST

PROCEDURE 1

 

 

3. Flip the footplate hinge to the UP position.

NOTE: The footplate hinge will fall to the DOWN position.

4.Tighten the socket screw and locknut that secure the footplatehingetothefootrestsupportuntilthefootplate hinge remains in the UP position.

5.Check the up and down motion of the footplate hinge to make sure the user of the wheelchair can operate the footplates easily.

NOTE: If the footplate's motion is too tight, loosen the socket screw and locknut approximately 1/4-turn.

NOTE: If the footplate's motion is too loose, tighten socket screw and locknut approximately 1/4-turn.

90o Footrest Support

Flat Screws

Articulating

Footplate

Half

Clamp

Washers

Locknuts Half Clamp

Footplate

Hinge

Nylon

Adjustment

Screw

Footplate Hinge

F O O T R E S T

Socket

FootplateScrew

Hinge

Washers

Locknut

Footrest Support

Coved Washer

FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATE HINGE

INSTALLING/ADJUSTING ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATES (FIGURE 4)

WARNING

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

Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate

1.Slide the half clamp over the footplate hinge.

2.Loosely tighten the two (2) flat screws that secure the footplate to the half clamp.

3.Adjustthefootplatestothenecessaryangleanddepth for the user. Refer to the following sections of this pro- cedure.

FIGURE 4 - INSTALLING/ADJUSTING

ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATES

Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment

1.Remove the two (2) flat screws, washers and lock- nuts that secure articulating footplate to the footplate hinge.

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

2.Move the articulating footplate to one (1) of four (4) mounting positions.

NOTE: If desired depth is still not obtained, rotate the half clamp on the footplate hinge 180o.

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

NOTE: The settings for positioning the articulating footplates on the half-clamps may vary for each footplate.

Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Angle Adjustment (FIGURES 4 AND 5)

1.Loosen, but do not remove the two (2) flat screws and locknuts that secure footplate to the footplate hinge.

2.Position the articulating footplate to the necessary angle to accommodate the user.

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

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Invacare Pro Series manual Footrest Procedure, Flip the footplate hinge to the UP position