Chapter 3: Footrests; Safe Tread - TiLite Rigid TR Series Owner's Manual

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WARNING
Check all clamps, screws, nuts and bolts that secure the
footrest to the wheelchair frame to make sure they are
securely tightened before using the wheelchair. If you ignore
this Warning, the footrests could move unexpectedly while
you are using the chair, causing you to fall, tip over or lose
control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or
others or damage the wheelchair.
WARNING
On several TiLite wheelchairs, a titanium open loop footrest
is available as an option. A footrest cover is recommended
for wheelchair users that have leg spasticity or whose feet
have a possibility of falling through an open loop footrest. If
you ignore this Warning, you could fall, tip over or lose
control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or
others or damage the wheelchair.
WARNING
A calf strap is offered as an option with each wheelchair to
prevent your feet from slipping backwards off of the footrest.
TiLite recommends that you purchase our calf strap with your
wheelchair. Always make sure the calf strap is secure when
using the wheelchair. If you ignore this Warning, you could fall,
tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure
yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.
WARNING
Whenever you adjust the angle or height of your
footrest, or you replace your footrest, always allow at
least 2" of ground clearance to permit you to maneuver
over objects. If you ignore this Warning, you could fall, tip
over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure
yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.

Safe Tread

(All Models)
If you ordered your wheelchair with either the Titanium Footrest
with Flat ABS Cover or the Titanium Open Loop Footrest,
enclosed with your chair are two 4" squares of self-adhesive
Safe Tread. Safe Tread provides a more slip-resistant surface
than the footrest of your chair. Use of the Safe Tread is
optional, but TiLite recommends you use it in order to reduce
the likelihood of your feet slipping off the footrest during use of
your chair. If you choose to apply the Safe Tread to your
footrest, follow the following instructions:
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Figure 1
Footrest with Safe Tread
Safe Tread
Safe Tread
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