Adjusting Footplate Angle; Adjusting Footplate Height - Permobil M1 Service Manual

Permobil M1

Adjusting footplate angle

The following tools are necessary for this task:
• 1 Block wrench, 10 mm.
• Allen key, 5 mm.
The angle of the footplates is adjusted using the stop screws under each
footplate.
1. Tilt up the footplate.
2. Undo the lock nut (A).
3. Set to the required angle by adjusting the stop screw (B) in or out.
4. Lock the stop screw in the required position by fastening the lock
nut (A).

Adjusting footplate height

The following tools are necessary for this task:
• 1 Torque wrench.
• Allen key, 5 mm.
Footplate height is adjustable individually and steplessly.
1. Undo the two screws (A).
2. Adjust the footplate bracket to the required height.
3. Secure by fastening the two screws (A).
Tighten the screws. Tightening torque: 7.2 lb.ft.
4. Check that the footplate is fully secured.
WARNING!
Ensure adequate footplate clearance
After footplate adjustment and with the seat in an upright position, ensure there
is at least 1" clearance between the ground and the footplate at all times when
moving the leg rest in or out. Perform this test first without the user sitting in the
wheelchair and again with the user sitting in the wheelchair with his or her feet
on the footplates.
Figure 426. Adjusting footplate angle stop screw.
Figure 427. Adjusting footplate height.
Adjustments
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