SECTION
Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly
WARNING
Ensure hands and fingers are clear of elevating legrest mechanism before pushing release lever to lower the elevating legrest. Otherwise injury may occur due to pinch points.
The wheelchair user’s leg MUST be supported by an assistant before attempting to lower legrest.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5.
1. To raise the elevating legrest, the assistant should hold the support tube and raise the elevating legrest until the desired height is obtained.
2.To lower the elevating legrest, perform the following:
A. Support user leg with one hand.
B.Push release lever downward with other hand.
C.Gently, lower user leg down and
rest against the legrest.
Release Lever
Support Tube
FIGURE 4.5 Raising/Lowering Elevating
Legrest Assembly
Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.6.
1.Remove impact guard/calf strap from packaged container if not already secured to the footrest.
2.Secure one impact guard to each footrest.
NOTE: Ensure the upper portion of the impact guard is between the two horizontal supports of the footrest.
3.Secure one side of the calf strap around each footrest (with the impact guards attached, if present).
Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 34 | Part No. 1114811 |
