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8.3 Inspection
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.
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