Invacare Excelerator XLT 2000 Wheelchair User Manual


 
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FIGURE 4 - REPLACING FOOTREST STRAP
Fastening
Straps
Footrest
Footrest
Strap
DETAIL "A"
End of Footrest
Strap (STEP 4)
Footrest Strap
Hook Portion
(STEP 3)
Small
Fastening
Straps
Footrest Strap Loop
Portion
(STEP 3)
Inner Footrest
Tube
Outer Footrest
Tube
Replacing Footrest Strap (FIGURE 4)
1. Pull apart fastening straps securing existing foot-
rest strap to footrest.
2. Position the footrest strap around the inner foot-
rest tube as shown in DETAIL "A".
NOTE: The small fastening straps should face UP.
FIGURE 3 - USING FOOTREST STRAP
DETAIL "B"
End of Footrest Strap (STEPS 4 AND 5)
Inner Footrest
Tube
Outer Footrest
Tube
Loop
Fastening Strip
(STEP 6)
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EXCELERATOR XLT/XLT 2000 -
USING/REPLACING FOOTREST
STRAP
WARNING
Footrest straps MUST be inspected BEFORE each
use. Exposure to moisture (ie.- wet weather or
puddles) will damage fastening strips. Footrest
strap will not hold feet securely in footrest if fas-
tening strips are damaged. DO NOT operate
excelerator if footrest straps are wet or damaged,
otherwise severe injury may occur.
Always wear shoes and securely strap feet in
using straps provided. Severe injury may oc-
cur if feet are not secured while the Excelerator
is in motion.
Using Footrest Strap (FIGURE 3)
1. Place feet in footrests.
2. Secure feet to footrest strap using small fastening
straps.
3. Firmly connect the hook and loop portion of the
footrest strap to secure the footrest strap to the
inner footrest tube as shown in DETAIL "A".
4. Wrap end of footrest strap over and around the
outer footrest tube and under the inner footrest
tube as shown in DETAILS "A" and "B".
5. Press the end of the footrest strap against the
portion of the footrest strap installed onto the in-
ner footrest tube as shown in DETAIL "B".
6. Ensure the footrest strap is firmly attached to the
loop fastening strip on the outer footrest tube.