Section 8-Front Riggings/Footboard; Installing/Removing Front Riggings; Installing - Invacare Pronto M50 Service Manual

SECTION 8—FRONT RIGGINGS/
FOOTBOARD
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that On/Off
switch on the joystick is in the Off position.
DO NOT stand on the flip-up footboard or front riggings. When getting in or out of
the wheelchair, make sure that the flip-up footboard or footplates are in the upward
position.
Limited Clearance Between Footboard and Caster - The user's feet MUST remain
on the footboard while operating the chair. If the user's feet are allowed to rest off
the side of the footboard they may come in contact with the caster possibly
resulting in injury.

Installing/Removing Front Riggings

If front riggings are used, then the seat MUST be adjusted to the highest mounting
position - otherwise damage may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.1 on page 74.

Installing

1. If necessary, remove the footboard. Refer to Removing/Installing the Footboard
Assembly on page 78.
2. Turn front rigging to the side (open footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair) and
position mounting holes in the front rigging hinge plates with hinge pins on the
wheelchair frame.
3. Install the front rigging hinge plates onto the hinge pins on the wheelchair frame.
4. Push the front rigging towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place.
NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place.
5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite side of wheelchair.
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SECTION 8—FRONT RIGGINGS/FOOTBOARD
WARNING
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