Invacare Recline Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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Mounting
Hole
Mounting Pin
Footplate
Calfpad
Legrest
Release
Handle
PROCEDURE 8 RIGGINGS
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MECHANICAL ELEVATING/
GENIUS LEGRESTS
CAUTION
DO NOT operate the recline function of
the seating system if one (1) or both of
the mechanical elevating legrest push
rods is bent. Damage to the seating sys-
tem may occur.
NOTE: Mechanical elevating legrests are linked to the
recline function of the seating system. Operating the re-
cline function automatically operates elevating legrests.
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Mechanical Elevating/Genius Legrests
Installing Power Legrests
Adjusting Power Legrests
Articulation Adjustment
FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/REMOVING
MECHANICAL ELEVATING/GENIUS LEGRESTS
Mechanical
Elevating
Legrest
Push Rod
Pin
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam-
age may result.
NOTE: Tilt ONLY - For complete operating information on
Invacare footrests and elevating legrests, refer to the owner's
manual supplied for the base of the wheelchair.
FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING MECHANICAL
ELEVATING LEGRESTS - CALFPADS
Secure Calfpad
Adjust Calfpad
NOTE: AT5544
shown. Genius
Legrest installs
the same way.
Installing/Removing Mechanical
Elevating/Genius Legrests (FIGURE 1)
INSTALLING.
1. Turn elevating legrest to side (open footplate is per-
pendicular to wheelchair) and position the mounting
pin on the legrest mounting holes on the seat frame.
2. Insert the mounting pin into the mounting hole.
NOTE: Make sure the legrest sits flush on the seat frame.
3. Rotate the elevating legrest toward the inside of the
wheelchair until it locks in place.
NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair
when locked in place.
4. Lift the elevating legrest UP and position the mechani-
cal elevating legrest push rod around the pin on the
legrest as shown in FIGURE 1.
5. Press DOWN on mechanical elevating legrest push
rod until there is an audible "click".
6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite elevating legrest.
7. If necessary, adjust elevating legrests. Refer to one of
the following:
A.
ADJUSTING MECHANICAL ELEVATING LEG-
RESTS in this procedure of the manual.
B.
ADJUSTING GENIUS LEGRESTS in this proce-
dure of the manual.
REMOVING.
1. Lift UP on the mechanical elevating legrest push
rod and remove from the pin on the legrest as shown
in FIGURE 1.
2. Push elevating legrest release handle toward the op-
posite side of the wheelchair and swing legrest to the
outside of the wheelchair.
3. Lift UP on elevating legrest and remove from wheelchair.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for opposite side of wheelchair.
Adjusting Mechanical Elevating Legrests
CALFPADS (FIGURE 2).
1. Turn the calfpad towards the outside of the wheelchair.
2. Slide calfpad up or down until desired position is obtained.
3. Turn the calfpad towards the inside of the wheelchair.