Section 5-Front Riggings; Installing/Removing Swingaway Footrest; Installing; Removing - Invacare Compass XE Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Installing/Removing Swingaway Footrest

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.

Installing

1. Turn the footrest to the side (open footplate is perpendicular to the wheelchair).
2. Insert the front rigging assembly mounting pin into the mounting tube of the
wheelchair frame.
3. Rotate the footrest towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place.
NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place.
4. Repeat STEPS 1‐3 for the other footrest assembly.
5. If necessary, adjust the footrest height. Refer to Adjusting Footrest Height on page 37.

Removing

1. Push the footrest release lever inward while rotating the front rigging outward.
2. Lift the footrest assembly out of the mounting pin of the wheelchair frame.
3. Repeat STEPS 1‐2 for opposite side, if necessary.
Footrest Release Lever
Footrest Mounting Pin
Wheelchair Frame
Mounting Tube
FIGURE 5.1 Installing/Removing Swingaway Footrest
Part No 1127114
WARNING
Footrest Assembly
SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS
NOTE: All swingaway
footrests are installed in
the same way. Only one
style of footrest is
shown for clarity.
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