Leg Supports - Vermeiren RAPIDO Instruction Manual

There must be no obstacles or body parts between the seat and the folding frame.
Before using the wheelchair, take care that the suspension hooks of the seat fit tightly on the
frame to prevent any slippage.
Because of the danger of body pressure points (dekubitus) the wheelchair must not be used
without the seat.
If the functional suitability of the seat is impaired by wear and tear or other factors, kindly contact your
dealer. He shall gladly be of further assistance.

LEG SUPPORTS

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Make sure that the leg supports are securely in position before using the wheelchair.
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Adjustment of the footplates
The footplates (6) can be set at different positions. Unscrew the bolts on the footplate. Now shift the
plates 3 cm backwards or forwards. Then retighten the fixing screws of the plates. Depending on the
steering wheel configuration, the plate cannot be moved rearwards in some cases, since it could foul
the steering wheel.
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The length below the thigh
To adjust the length of the leg supports, remove the fixing screw (7) and pull or push the inner tube (8)
to the desired position, then retighten screw (7). Before using the wheelchair, make sure that all
screws are securely fixed.
Contact your dealer about the correct adjustment of your leg supports. He shall gladly be of further
assistance and also advise you about other versions of the leg supports.
Make sure that the leg supports are securely in position before using the wheelchair.
Never grasp the leg supports of the wheelchair for picking it up. It must only be handled by
taking hold of solid and fixed parts of the framework (also refer to the Chapter "For your
safety").
Make sure that the footrests have a free height of at least 6 cm to avoid scraping the ground
when driving. That could cause damage to the wheelchair and endanger its operational safety.
The patient could also be injured.
Do not stand on the footplates, they are only designed to be footrests.
When the leg supports are adjusted, no obstacles or persons should be within reach of their
turning arc, otherwise they could be injured and/or the objects or the chair could be damaged.
In the case of certain diseases or handicaps where the legs might not tolerate resting constantly on
the leg supports, you could fix other available leg supports. Direct queries to your dealer.
To mount the leg supports place them sideways with
the inserts (1) in the socket of the frame tube (2).
Then turn the leg supports slowly inwards until the
locking block (3) slides over the suspension block (4).
The toggle lever (5) locks automatically when the end
position is reached. If lever (5) does not engage
properly, push it lightly in the direction of the frame
tube.
To unbolt the leg supports, press the toggle lever (5)
lightly downwards and turn the leg supports outwards
or inwards as the case may be.
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RAPIDO
2012-07