Adjusting The Footrests; Adjusting The Lower Leg Length; Adjusting The Support Angle - Otto Bock Ventus Instructions For Use Manual

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6.7 Adjusting the footrests

6.7.1 Adjusting the Lower Leg Length

The required footrest height depends on the lower leg length of the user and the thickness of the seat cushion.
"Angle-adjustable" footrest and "fixed" footplate
1) Slightly loosen the four clamping screws on the inner side of the caster attachment device (see fig. 48, item 1).
2) Adjust the lower leg length (continuously adjustable). The foot stirrups must be slid at least 60 mm into the
frame tube.
3) Tighten the clamping screws to 7 Nm.
Footrest for short lower leg lengths ‒ adjusting the height
1) Loosen the lower mounting screws on both sides (see fig. 49, item 1).
2) Remove the footplate unit (see fig. 49, item 2).
3) Loosen the upper mounting screws on both sides (see fig. 49, item 3).
4) Move the footplate in the perforated plate to the desired height position (see fig. 49, item 4).
5) Tighten the upper mounting screws (with washers) to 7 Nm (see fig. 49, item 3).
6) Insert the footplate unit.
7) Tighten the lower mounting screws to 5 Nm (see fig. 49, item 1).
Footrest for short lower leg lengths ‒ adjusting the horizontal position
1) Loosen the lower mounting screws on both sides (see fig. 49, item 1).
2) Select the right holes on the adjustment circle for the desired positioning (see fig. 49, item 5).
3) Tighten the lower mounting screws to 5 Nm (see fig. 49, item 1).
INFORMATION: After every adjustment to the horizontal position, the angle of the plate must be adap­
ted.
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6.7.2 Adjusting the Support Angle

The footrest angle setting should be chosen so that the ankle is in a relaxed, comfortable position.
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