Armrests - Invacare Action 4NG series User Manual

The calfpad swings away during transfers and is height
adjustable by sliding. After loosening the screw (C), adjust to
the desired height and firmly tighten the screw (C). In addi-
tion, it is depth adjustable loosen the screw (D), bring to new
position and firmly tighten the screw (D).
Take care of the stability by using elevating legrests
and reclining backrests on the same chair. Lowering the
legs before raising the backrest could make the wheelchair
unstable. Do not place anything heavy, or let children sit on
the legrest. It may cause damage to the mechanism.
The distance between the lowest part of the footrest and the
ground must be at least 40 mm.
- Footrests (photos 12 & 13) : the footplate can be lifted
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during transfers footrests are height adjustable and can be
equipped with a fixed or articulated footplate (optional).
Loosen the screw (A) to adjust to the desired height, firmly
tighten the screw after adjustment.
The footplate can be articulated by indexed plate (optional)
loosen the screw (B), adjust to the desired angle and tighten
securely.
A
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- Straps : to ensure a good position of the feet, two types of
straps can be provided; the heelrest strap (plain or adjustable
by Velcro fasteners) and the calfpad strap attached to the
footrest support are both adjustable by Velcro fasteners.
Note : the standard footrest supports and legrests are
mounted in pairs on the wheelchair; whenever you remove
them, remember that you have a right side and a left side !
Never lift the wheelchair by the footrest supports or
legrests !
Keep your fingers away from movable parts during folding,
disassembling or adjustment to prevent injuries !

2.1.5 Armrests

- Removable simple n°1 (photo 14) : to remove armrests,
simply pull them up. Previously, press on the push pin (D) lo-
cated at the bottom of the armrest vertical upright. Reverse
the procedure to reinstall them. To adjust their height (4
positions), remove the screw (A), adjust to the desired height
and reposition the screw (A), tighten without forcing.
B
A
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B
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