Width Adjustment Of The Footrests - Sunrise Medical Xenon SA Directions For Use Manual

width adjustment of the footrests

Fig. 6.13
If the footrest width needs to be adjusted, please undo
the screw (1), set the desired width, by positioning 1, 2 or
3 spacers (2) from outer to the inner side and then refit
the screws, (Fig. 6.13).
lightweight footrest
The footrest angle can be adjusted by loosening the
screws (2). Side protection panels can be fitted to the
footrest using the mounting holes (3). These prevent the
feet slipping off accidentally, (Fig. 6.14). Make sure that
1
2
after any adjustment work, all screws are tightened
correctly (see the page on torque).
Fig. 6.14
width adjustment
3
To adjust the width of the footrest please open the screw
(2). Then you can slide in and out the tubes in the holder
to adjust the width of the footboard (Fig. 6.14).
3
2
Please make sure that the screws are tightened with the
correct torque.
2
high-mount footrest
(fig. 6.15 - 6.16)
The footplates can be flipped up to facilitate getting in
and out of your wheelchair.
The footplates can be adjusted within their angle of
inclination, relative to a level surface. Loosen the screws
(1 to 2). Then set the footplates to the desired angle.
Afterwards, tighten all screws. After adjustment, always
make sure that all screws are tightened properly (see the
page on Torque). In order to avoid the wheelchair tipping
over, make sure that the minimum interval of 2.5 cm
between the foot rest tubing and the ground is maintained
(with horizontal seat).
elevating legrest - standard
To flip up:
Pull the footrest upwards and adjust to the desired height. Fig. 6.15
Fig. 6.16
1
When doing this, the footrest clicks audibly into place
(Fig. 6.17).
to lower:
Briefly take the load off the footrest by lifting the lower leg
2
3 4
and then push the release lever.
In this way you can swing the footrest downwards. As
Fig. 6.17
soon as you let go of the lever, the footrest will click back
into place.
Risk of trapping fingers!
When moving the footrest up or down,
do not put your fingers in the adjusting mechanism be-
tween the frame and the moving parts of the footrest.
attentIon!
the footrests are not designed to be used to lift or
carry the wheelchairs with an occupant.
attentIon!
when getting into or out of the chair, never stand on
the footboards.
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