Legrests 1 - Meyra SPRINT GT 2.593 Operating Manual

LEGRESTS
Attention:
!
The legrests are adjustable and de-
tachable parts and are not suitable
as a means of lifting up or carrying
the wheelchair (See warning on the
armrests).
Folding up the foot plates
Benefits:
– Easy transfer into and out of the
wheelchair.
– Leg region free, no stumbling
Handling:
– Switch off the wheelchair and move
the brake release lever to the "drive"
position. – This prevents the wheel-
chair from rolling away accidentally.
– Remove lower leg strap, if present.
– Remove both feet from the foot
plates
– Fold up foot plates [6] (Fig.14).
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Turning the legrests to the side
Benefits:
– Easy transfer into and out of the
wheelchair.
– Leg region free, no stumbling
– Close access to cupboards possible.
– Reduced length of the wheelchair –
for storing the wheelchair
Handling:
– Switch off the wheelchair and move
the brake release lever to the "drive"
position. – This prevents the wheel-
chair from rolling away accidentally.
– Remove lower leg strap, if present.
– Remove both feet from the foot
plates
– Fold up foot plates [6] (Fig.14).
– Press the locking lever downwards
(A, Fig. 15).– Legrests have now
been released.
– Turn legrest [5] to the side (Fig.16).
Attention:
!
Legrest turned to the side are re-
leased automatically and can easily
come off. Note this when handling
(e.g. transport).
After replacing the legrests do not
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forget to check that they are securely
locked in place! .– Check the lock-
ing points!
Taking off the legrests
Benefits:
– Easy transfer into and out of the
wheelchair.
– Foot and side areas are free, no
stumbling
– Reduced length of the wheelchair -
important for storing wheelchair
Handling:
– Switch off the wheelchair and move
the brake release lever to the "drive"
position. – This prevents the wheel-
chair from rolling away accidentally.
– Remove lower leg strap, if present.
– Remove both feet from the foot
plates
– Fold up foot plates [6] (Fig.14).
– Press the locking lever downwards
(A, Fig. 15). – Legrests have now
been released.
– Turn legrests [5] to the side slightly
and pull up and off (Fig.17).
Attention:
!
After replacing the legrests (Fig.18)
do not forget to check that they are
securely locked in place! – Check
the locking points!