RJTech 10H, 7H manual Footrest Removal, Footrest Fitting

8.3 Inspection Section 8 Page 2 of 2

Check that footrest assembly locks into position forward and backward.

Apply light grease to swivelling end.

Ensure that stem clamp holds footplate in position.

Ensure that footplate will remain in vertical position when required.

Ensure no sharp edges/burrs which could injure user.

8.4 Footrest Removal

Remove the footrest assembly from the wheelchair by lifting and rotating the hanger section. Loosen the clamp with a 1/4 inch Whitworth spanner and slide the stem assembly out.

8.5 Footrest Fitting

Re-assemble heel loop to footplate and tighten nuts to 10 lbs/ft (13 Nm). Insert footplate stem into hanger tube and tighten clamp to 35 lbs/ft (47 Nm).

The footplate should remain in a vertical position when required. This is maintained by semi-eliptic spring acting between footplate and pivot tube. This does not normally require maintenance.