Footrests - Elevating Legrests - Invacare Spectra Plus User Manual

REMOVAL - Standard
Release winged screw A and slide the complete assembly from the seat frame. Ensure the winged screw
is fully tightened when the footrest assembly is replaced.
REMOVAL - Swing - Away
Release the locking lever, swing footrest to the side, or lift up and off. Do this before sitting in the chair.
CAUTION: It is recommended that both footrests are firmly locked in place when CAUTION: It is recommended that both footrests are firmly locked in place when
seated in the chair (particularly when driving the chair). NEVER stand on the foot-
seated in the chair (particularly when driving the chair). NEVER stand on the foot-plates.
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plates. If the weight of the body is placed on the foot-plates, damage may occur and
If the weight of the body is placed on the foot-plates, damage may occur and
the chair may tip forward.
the chair may tip forward.
ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT
To extend the footrest laterally, release
To extend the footrest laterally, release
the winged screw A, pull the footrest
the winged screw A, pull the footrest
forward, re-tighten when the desired forward, re-tighten when the desired
position is achieved. position is achieved.
It is not necessary to release the grub It is not necessary to release the grub
screw screw B. B. This This
permanently in position. permanently in position.
To adjust the footrest length, loosen To adjust the footrest length, loosen
the hex nut C on the extension tube, the hex nut C on the extension tube,
use a twisting motion when sliding the
use a twisting motion when sliding the
telescopic tube in and out. Be sure to telescopic tube in and out. Be sure to
re-tighten the nuts securely when the re-tighten the nuts securely when the
desired height is achieved.
desired height is achieved.
THE THE LOWEST LOWEST PART PART
FOOTREST MUST BE AT LEAST
FOOTREST MUST BE AT LEAST
6cm (2•") FROM THE GROUND
6cm (2½") FROM THE GROUND
FOR CLEARANCE. FOR CLEARANCE.
ELEVATING LEGRESTS
To raise or lower, release the lock by moving
the lever forward as shown.
When lowering the legrest, support the
weight of user's leg then release the lock,
keep it from dropping too quickly. Keep in
mind that the lowest part of the footplate must
be 6cm (2") from the ground.
should should remain remain
OF OF THE THE
FOOTRESTS
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LOCKING LEVER