Section 7-Footrest; Replacing The Footrest; Footplate Angle Adjustment; Footplate Depth Adjustment - Invacare A4 Owner's Manual

SECTION 7—FOOTREST
After and adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachment hardware is
tightened securely - otherwise, injury or damage may result.
The position of the footrest, seat angle, back angle, seating system/upholstery, caster size and
position, rear wheel size and position, use of anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate
to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the ten may cause the
wheelchair to decrease in stability. EXTREME care MUST be taken when changing the stability of the
wheelchair.
The footrest assembly MUST be at least 1-3/4-inches above the ground/floor to avoid hitting protrud-
ing objects when using this wheelchair.

Replacing the Footrest

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.
1. Loosen, but do not remove the two allen screws that
secure the footrest to the wheelchair frame.
2. Slide the existing footrest tubes out of the wheelchair
frame and install new footrest by reversing this step.
3. Position the new footrest to the desired height.
4. Tighten the two allen screws that secure the footrest to
the wheelchair frame.

Footplate Angle Adjustment

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.
1. Loosen, but do not remove the four locknuts that secure
the footplate to the two footrest tubes.
2. Position the footplate to the appropriate angle for the user.
3. Tighten the four locknuts.

Footplate Depth Adjustment

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.
1. Note the height of the footrest and the angle of the
footplate for reinstallation.
2. Loosen, but do not remove the two allen screws securing the footrest tubes to the wheelchair frame.
3. Remove the two footrest tubes from the wheelchair frame.
4. Loosen, but do not remove the four locknuts that secure the footplate to the footrest tubes.
5. Remove the footrest tubes from the footrest.
6. Insert the footrest tubes into one of two depth mounting positions appropriate for the user.
7. Adjust the angle of the footrest plate to the position noted in STEP 1.
8. Tighten the four locknuts that secure the footplate to the footrest tubes.
9. Insert the footrest tubes into the wheelchair frame.
10. Adjust the footrest tubes to the height noted in STEP 1.
11. Tighten the two allen screws to secure the footrest tubes to the wheelchair frame.
Part No 1110545
WARNING
Footrest Tube
Depth Mounting
Positions
FIGURE 7.1 Replacing the Footrest/Footplate Angle
Adjustment/Footplate Depth Adjustment
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SECTION 7—FOOTREST
Allen Screws
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Flat Screws
Footplate
Washer
Locknut