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8.3 Inspection
Check that footrest assembly locks into position.
Apply light grease to swiveling end.
Ensure that stem clamp holds footplate in position.
Ensure that footplate will remain in vertical position when required.
Ensure that there are no sharp edges/burrs which could injure user.
8.4 Footrest Removal
Remove the footrest assembly from the powerchair by lifting and rotating the hanger
section. Loosen the clamp with a 1/4inch Whitworth spanner and slide the stem assembly out.
8.5 Footrest Fitting
Re-assemble heel loop to footplate and tighten nuts to 10 lbs/ft (13.5Nm). Insert footplate
stem into hanger tube and tighten clamp to 35 lbs/ft (47Nm).
The footplate should remain in the vertical position when required. This is maintained by
semi-elliptic spring acting between the footplate and the pivot tube. This does not normally require
maintenance.
