Adjusting The Footrests/Footplates; Adjusting The Depth Of The Footrest - Otto Bock discovery tmax Instructions For Use Manual

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6.9 Adjusting the Footrests/Footplates

CAUTION
Improper footrest/footplate settings
Risk of falling, tipping over
► After changing the footrest/footplate settings, verify that the footrests/footplates do not collide with the caster
wheels at any of the seat tilt settings (seat inclination). The minimum distance between the footrest/footplate
and the caster wheel should be 25 mm.
► Note that with certain footplate settings, the footplate can collide with the caster wheels.
The footplates are the supporting surfaces for the feet.
Their distance from the seat bottom influences sitting stability. The height adjustment acts on the pelvis and ischial
bones. The angle of the footplate should permit a comfortable ankle position.

6.9.1 Adjusting the Depth of the Footrest

Adjusting the Depth of the Footrest Adapter
The depth of all footrests (except the centre footrest and the single-panel footplate ‒ see below for these) can be
adjusted by changing the depth of the footrest adapters in the hole channel of the seat frame members:
1) Loosen the Allen head screws on the seat frame (see fig. 17, item 1).
2) Remove the lashing point if applicable.
3) Slide the footrest adapters to the desired position (see fig. 17, item 2).
INFORMATION: Note the minimum insertion depth. The footrest adapter needs to be secured with 2
screws.
4) Tighten all Allen head screws to a torque of 10 Nm.
Adjusting the Depth of the Centre Footrest
1) Loosen and remove 2 x Allen head screws on the clamping piece on each of the adjustment tubes at the front
and rear (see fig. 18, item 1).
2) Slide the centre footrest into the desired position (see fig. 18, item 2).
INFORMATION: Note the minimum insertion depth. The footrest adapter needs to be secured to both
clamping pieces.
3) Tighten all Allen head screws to a torque of 10 Nm.
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Adjusting the Footplate Depth
1) Loosen and remove 2 x Allen head screws on both clamping pieces on each of the adjustment tubes at the
front (see fig. 19, item 1).
2) Loosen and remove 2 x Allen head screws on both clamping pieces on each of the adjustment tubes at the rear
(not illustrated).
INFORMATION: You may need to remove the seat plate in order to reach the mounting screws.
3) Move the footplate to the desired position (see fig. 20).
4) Tighten all Allen head screws to a torque of 10 Nm.
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