Chapter 3: Footrests; Safe Tread; Titanium Footrest (Zra); Adjusting The Height - Permobil Aero Z 2 Series Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 3: FOOTRESTS

Safe Tread

If you ordered your wheelchair with either the Titanium Footrest with Flat ABS Cover or the Titanium Open Loop Footrest,
enclosed with your chair are two 10 cm squares of self-adhesive Safe Tread. Safe Tread provides a more slip-resistant
surface than the footrest of your chair. Use of the Safe Tread is optional, but Permobil Manual recommends you use
it in order to reduce the likelihood of your feet slipping off the footrest during use of your chair. If you choose to apply the
Safe Tread to your footrest, follow the following instructions:
1. See Figure 3-1 for the suggested location of the Safe Tread.
2. Without removing the adhesive backing strip, position the Safe Tread on the footrest and, if necessary, use a pen
or pencil to draw any edges that need to be trimmed.
3. Carefully cut the Safe Tread to size using scissors, knife or razor blade.
4. Thoroughly clean and dry the footrest.
5. Peel the adhesive strip backing from the Safe Tread and press firmly to the surface of the footrest, starting from the
center and working toward the edges of the Safe Tread, making certain the edges are fully adhered.

Titanium Footrest (ZRA)

Adjusting the Height

Tools Needed:
• 4 mm Allen Wrench
• Rubber Mallet
• Ruler
1. Loosen, but do not remove, the Allen screws in the two clamps that secure the footrest to the frame. See Figure 3-2.
Loosen each Allen screw until the entire head of the screw is completely visible outside the clamp.
2. Tap the head of each screw with a rubber mallet to release the wedge inside the frame tube. This will allow the footrest
to move freely.
3. Adjust the footrest to the desired height. Standard Footrest measurement must be at least 2" shorter than the Front
Seat Height measurement. To measure Front Seat Height, measure from floor to top of seat tube at front edge of seat
sling. See Figure 3-3. Tighten the Allen screws in the clamp so the footrest height cannot change. Ensure proper ground
clearance for your surrounding environment after adjustment.
Note: When adjusting the height of the footrest, make sure that at least 4.5 cm of the extension tube remains up inside
the frame tube. See Figure 3-5.
4. Repeat the procedure from Step 3 above on the right side of the footrest.
5. When both sides are set at an equal distance from the floor, make sure all four wheels are in contact with the floor and
make sure that the Allen screw in each clamp is in the most rearward position. Fully tighten the two Allen screws in the
clamps that secure the footrest to the chair frame, making sure the clamp remains securely butted up against the end
of the frame tube.
Permobil Aero Z & ZRA Owner's Manual
Figure 3-1
Footrest with Safe Tread
Safe Tread
Safe Tread
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