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8.3.2 Adjusting the leg supports
CAUTION
Improper adjustment of the leg supports and foot plates
Risk of injuries due to uncontrolled driving characteristics, damage to the product
► Make sure that the clearance between the foot plates and ground is sufficient even under load.
► Make sure that the leg supports and foot plates do not come into contact with the caster wheels under load.
The legrests can be subsequently adjusted to the user's lower leg length.
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8.4 Backrest
CAUTION
Exposed pinch points
Crushing, pinching due to incorrect handling
► Do not reach into the danger area with your fingers when folding the backrest up or down.
The backrest provides pressure redistribution and support for the upper body.
8.4.1 Folding the back support up/down
The wheelchair may be delivered with the backrest folded down. It has to be folded up and secured prior to use.
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Removing the legrests
1) Unhook the calf band.
2) Flip the footplate up.
3) Push the legrest locking mechanism back and dis
engage it (see fig. 12).
4) Swing out the legrest.
5) Pull the legrest up and remove it.
Installing the legrest
1) Hook the legrest into the holder from above.
2) Swing the legrest forward until the legrest lock
engages.
3) Fold down the footplate.
4) Hook the calf band into the holder.
Adjusting the lower leg length and footplate angle
1) Loosen the Allen head screws on the footplate bar
(see fig. 13, left).
2) Adjust the footplate to match the user's lower leg
length.
CAUTION! Ensure that the footplate bar is
inserted into the swivel segment by at least
60 mm.
3) If necessary: Adjust the footplate angle by loosen
ing the attachment screw on the rear of the foot
plate bar (see fig. 13, right).
4) Re-tighten the Allen head screws on the footplate
bar.
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