Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly; Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap - Invacare Lightweight Operation And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS

Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly

Ensure hands and fingers are clear of elevating legrest mechanism before pushing
release lever to lower the elevating legrest. Otherwise injury may occur due to
pinch points.
The wheelchair user's leg MUST be supported by an assistant before attempting to
lower legrest.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5.
1. To raise the elevating legrest, the
assistant should hold the support tube
and raise the elevating legrest until the
desired height is obtained.
2. To lower the elevating legrest, perform
the following:
A. Support user leg with one hand.
B. Push release lever downward with
other hand.
C. Gently, lower user leg down and
rest against the legrest.

Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.6.
1. Remove impact guard/calf strap from packaged container if not already secured to the
footrest.
2. Secure one impact guard to each footrest.
NOTE: Ensure the upper portion of the impact guard is between the two horizontal supports of the
footrest.
3. Secure one side of the calf strap around each footrest (with the impact guards
attached, if present).
Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs
WARNING
FIGURE 4.5 Raising/Lowering Elevating
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Release Lever
Support Tube
Legrest Assembly
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