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removing, remember that there is one brake for the right hand side and
another for the left hand side.
Brake extension
- The brakes may be equipped with a handle extension to assist
attendants/user who have insufficient strength or difficulty in
reaching the standard brake handles.
12 - Footrest
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Swing away footrest supports
The footrest supports can be swung away to
the outside/rear of the chair to free the front of
the wheelchair making it easier for the user to
transfer to another seat. They can also be
removed.
- Use: To swing the support to the outside,
press the release mechanism lever. Rotate
the support carefully to the outside of the
wheelchair.
To return the support, repeat the operations
in the reverse order. Check that the release
mechanism has automatically locked.
To remove the support, swing the assembly
away from the chair, release the spring
mechanism and lift the support away from the chair.
- Adjustment: Loosen the two screws, adjust to the required height and
re-tighten screws.
NB: The footrest supports are fitted in pairs to the wheelchair. When
adjusting or removing, remember that there is one support for the
right hand side and another for the left hand side.
Footplate Assemblies
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Independent footplates for footrest supports
- The footplate assemblies comprise of an adjustment tube and
footplate and are intended solely as a foot support when you are
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