Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplates; Depth Adjustment; Angle Adjustment - Invacare Patriot Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS
5. Check the up and down motion of the
footplate hinge to make sure the user of
the wheelchair can operate the
footplates easily.
NOTE: If the footplate's motion is too tight,
loosen the socket screw and locknut
approximately ¼ turn.
NOTE: If the footplate's motion is too loose,
tighten socket screw and locknut
approximately ¼ turn.
ADJUSTING ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP
FOOTPLATES
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.7.
When determining the angle of the footplates, make sure the rear of the footplates
do not interfere with the movement of the front casters. Otherwise, injury or dam-
age may occur.

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the two (2) flat screws and locknuts that secure footplate to the half clamp.
NOTE: Observe the angle of the footplate for reinstallation.
2. Move the footplate to one (1) of four (4) mounting positions.
NOTE: If desired depth is still not obtained, rotate the half clamp on the footplate hinge 180°.
3. Retighten the two (2) flat screws and locknuts.
NOTE: The setting for positioning the footplate on the half clamp may vary for each footplate.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for opposite footplate, if desired.

ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

1. Loosen, but do not remove the adjustment screw in the half clamp.
2. Position the footplate to the necessary angle to accommodate the user (Detail "A" in
FIGURE 5.7).
3. Retighten the adjustment screw. Torque to over 90 in/lbs, but no more than 300 in/lbs.
Patriot™
Locknut
Footplate
Hinge
FIGURE 5.6 - INSTALLING
ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP
WARNING
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Footrest Support
Tube
Socket Screw
FOOTPLATES
Part No 1088909