SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS

Replacing the Heel Loop

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.3.

1.Pull the cam lock lever up to the unlocked position.

2.Push in the release buttons and remove the lower footrest assembly.

3.Remove the mounting screw, spacer and locknut that secure the heel loop to the footrest.

4.Remove existing heel loop from slide tube.

5.Install new heel loop onto slide tube.

6.Install the mounting screw, spacer and locknut to secure the heel loop to the footrest. Tighten until the spacer is secure.

Mounting Screw

Cam Lock Lever

Spacer

Heel Loop

Slide Tube

Lower Footrest

Assembly

Footrest

Locknut

FIGURE 6.3 Replacing the Heel Loop

7.Insert the lower footrest assembly into the upper footrest assembly to desired height.

8.Ensure that the release buttons fully protrude from holes on both sides of the upper footrest support.

9.Rotate cam lock lever down to locked position.

Raising/Lowering the 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.

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Invacare XP6500, XP6520 manual Replacing the Heel Loop, Raising/Lowering the Legrest Assembly